Shaping Your Investigation into a Narrative with Anaïs Renevier

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This masterclass will explore how to research and investigate a true crime story. France’s leading true crime journalist and authors of The Alice Crimmins Case, Anaïs Renevier, will share her approaches on investigating true crime, from cold cases to recent crimes, drawing on the case studies featured in her books. She will cover a range of methods including working in-person or remotely, building trust with sources, handling testimony without exploitation, and shaping an investigation into a clear, ethical narrative.

MOTIVE’s Creative Writing Masterclasses offer the opportunity to learn how to craft compelling stories and bring captivating characters to life through hands-on lessons from acclaimed authors and industry experts. This is a 90-minute masterclass. All writing levels are welcome.

Renevier’s appearance is supported by Institut français du Canada.

Anaïs Renevier

Anaïs Renevier is a French independent journalist and true crime writer. She regularly travels across the United States on investigative assignments, telling the country’s story from the perspective of those living at its margins.

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