★This book will take you into the mysterious field of screenwriting, master the basic knowledge of screenwriting, understand the structure of successful screenplays, and you can also become the next story master!
★With his rich teaching and creation experience in film and television academies, the author combines screenwriting skills with psychology to provide readers with systematic theoretical knowledge and practical creation suggestions.
★The book not only in-depth analyzes classic works and the creation secrets of great directors and screenwriters but also helps readers improve their abilities in practice through case analysis and exercises.
★A practical and inspiring screenwriting guide! Whether you are a novice screenwriter or a creator who wants to improve your creation level, this book will be your indispensable mentor and friend.

Psychological violence may exist quietly in every corner of our lives. It may come from close family members, partners, or colleagues, superiors at work. This manipulation and psychological violence often wears the cloak of unconsciousness, but it has a profound negative impact on our sense of self-worth, psychological and emotional state. This book is precisely to help readers see through this hidden psychological manipulation and learn to protect themselves.
This book is co-authored by two experts with profound attainments in the field of psychological manipulation and behavioral analysis: Mikhail Mikhailovich Pelehaty and Evgeny Valeryevich Spiritsa. Based on the research of complex psychological violence cases, cooperation with St. Petersburg criminal investigators, and in-depth analysis of social psychology and the causes of violence, they reveal the concept of “Toxic NLP” and the manipulation methods behind it for readers.
The book details the presuppositions of Toxic NLP, including dominance hierarchy, worldview models, and the manifestations of toxic communication in intimate relationships. The authors discuss the concept of learned helplessness and analyze various toxic personality types, such as antisocial personality, gaslighters, narcissists, histrionic personality, depressed “spoilsports”, hyperactive alcoholics and gamblers, and sadists.
In the “Combat Communication” section, the book analyzes role models in Toxic NLP, such as “Savior”, “Manipulator”, “Psychologist” and “Moralist”, and explores their behavioral patterns in interpersonal interactions. In addition, the book in-depth analyzes Toxic NLP phenomena in work and society, including boss bullying, group bullying, workplace harassment, and internet trolling. The authors not only reveal the psychological basis and manifestations of these phenomena but also provide strategies and algorithms for preventing manipulation.
In the interpersonal relationship section, the book discusses key steps such as incitement, attracting potential victims, establishing symbiotic relationships, progressive psychological violence, violating personal boundaries, and gaslighting. Through rich cases and practical suggestions, readers can learn to identify and resist these manipulation methods.
This book is not only an academic work with rich theories but also a practical self-protection guide. It is suitable for all people who want to protect themselves and their loved ones from the impact of psychological violence. By reading this book, you will learn how to stay sober in complex interpersonal relationships and protect your mental health.

Olga Vankicheva

A talented screenwriter and teacher. She is a senior lecturer at the Department of Screenwriting and Film Studies of St. Petersburg State University of Film and Television, and a master's graduate of the film screenwriting major of the university. In the field of screenwriting, she has rich practical experience and has participated in the screenwriting of the film 《Milk》and the TV series 《Leader》written by Viktor Merezhko. In addition, she also serves as the editor-in-chief of 《EcoCity Premium》magazine and 《Life》newspaper (St. Petersburg), demonstrating her outstanding talent in literary creation and editing. At the same time, she is also the author and host of the creative meeting of the “Station. Ozerki” cultural center project, actively promoting cultural exchanges and creation. Her versatile talents and profound professional background make her an authoritative figure in the field of screenwriting, able to bring readers valuable writing guidance.