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Monthly Meetings
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 sisters@sistersincrimeupstatesc.com or visit our Join page.
CS-LIE: Making Forensics Fun & Believable
Join Upstate SC Chapter and 17-year-plus law enforcement veteran Ash Smith for a fun and informative evening talking about how forensics really works, and what should and shouldn’t be part of your mystery stories.
Ash Smith started writing in the fourth grade where students were introduced to creative writing prompts and given the time to share their work. This new love continued into high school with joining the local Writers Incorporated club. They graduated Converse College in 2008 with a BFA in Creative and Professional Writing and continues to write today. They were president of South Carolina Writers Association from 2024 to 2026. They also work for the Spartanburg Police Department for seventeen years as Patrol, Narcotics, Criminal Investigator, and Forensics. They now are an analyst that does cellphone and digital forensics along with latent print examinations.
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: Meeting at 6:45pm Eastern
Presentation at 7:00pm
Reservation Link:
https://sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/iibspQbjTsajgLl9S26UaQ
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 sisters@sistersincrimeupstatesc.com for details.
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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!
