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Our monthly meetings feature industry experts to help you become the writer we know you can be. Presentations are free and open to the public via Zoom, but registration is required. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for registration sent directly to your inbox every month.
Newsletter
From news about our members to upcoming presentations and national news, the newsletter will keep you updated. It includes a registration link to all meetings, notices, upcoming event announcements, and more.
For Readers
The new Reader's Page is live! Please drop in for the Book of the Month, some background on mystery subgenera, and Time's Top 100 Mystery/Thrillers! This is a page for all of us, though we're focusing on our readers since they're so very important to Sisters in Crime!
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An international , inclusive community for anyone who loves crime, mystery, thriller, and suspense. Join to connect and enjoy webinars, classes, write-ins and more.
How to Join Upstate SC SinC
Joining is fast and easy! Our dues are only $20 a year and include access to our library of resources. Get in touch with [email protected] or visit our Join page.
Drop the Pen! What Every Writer Should Know About Real Police Work
A riveting presentation by 30-year public safety veteran David “D.L.” Williams
David “D.L.” Williams is a thirty-year public safety veteran with assignments including paramedicine, patrol in high-need areas, helicopter rescue, mental health liaison, and violent crime investigations as a detective. The Fraternal Order of Police, Rotary Club, the Arkansas Psychiatric Society, and the American Legion have all honored Williams as Officer of the Year for his work with families and children in crisis, and he is a recipient of the Visionary Voice Award from the National Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Williams is the bestselling author of Fighting for Her Life: What to do When Someone You Know is Being Abused and Textbooks, Not Targets: How to Prevent School Shootings in Your Community, and he teaches criminology at the University of Arkansas.
Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Time: Meeting at 6:45 pm
Presentation: 7:00 pm Eastern Time.
Registration Link:
https://sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdOyqpz4vHNALtjyjoaTlmsOyrtQAyOME
We look forward to seeing you there!
From Our Members...
Would you like to join us?
We would love to have you as a member of Sisters in Crime of Upstate SC. Contact [email protected] for details.
Five Editing Tips
The thing to keep in mind about writing and editing is to keep them separated in your mind. When you’re writing, just write. When you’re editing, just edit. In this way, you’ll develop two different types of skills.
Quick Tips: Making A First Impression
Tired of digging for a business card? Ready to make a better first impression at the next in-person event? We have a tip for you.
Avoid Book Marketing Burnout
Book marketing got expensive, and it was a lot of work, but you’re still not making near the sales you know you should. There is a reason for that.
Top Ten Writing Tips for Productivity
Do you need a fresh start, or a better way to manage your writing schedule with real life? Most of us do, so don’t be too hard on yourself!
Finding the Perfect Character Name
How do you find the perfect name to match your character, the one that readers will remember? Contributing member, EJ Murray has a few ideas about that.
Welcome to Sisters in Crime Upstate SC!
Welcome! Sisters in Crime Upstate South Carolina is 25 years old. Based in Greenville, SC, but with members all over the US and Canada. Come join us, today!
