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Directing the Darkness: Writing True Crime Documentaries
$5.00 CAD
What really happened? Who was supposed to stop it? And why can’t anyone forget it?
This isn’t just a workbook. This is a spotlight and you’re holding the camera.
Directing the Darkness is a brutally honest, creatively sharp, and emotionally raw guide for writers ready to craft interview-driven true crime narratives with power and purpose. Whether you’re drawn to The First 48, obsessed with Fatal Attraction, or inspired by real-life courtrooms and confession tapes, this workbook teaches you how to go beyond headlines and into the human wreckage that makes a story unforgettable.
Perfect for:
- Writers of true crime fiction or hybrid docu-dramas
- Crime podcasters and documentary filmmakers seeking stronger narrative flow
- Authors building interview-style books
- Anyone obsessed with crime, character, and the consequences in between