Latest Events
Here's a quick guide to our lineup!
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Monthly Meetings
Register for our monthly meetings through our newsletter.
What can you expect?
In 2023 we had experts like
- Brian Meeks. You may have seen him at national writer’s conventions like 20BooksTo50K, or on the wildly popular Rebel Author Podcast with Sacha Black. Brian is a nationally known marketing expert who, in addition to the presentation, did a live assessment of two members’ Amazon strategies.
- Q & A with self-publishing expert and best selling author, Paul Austin Ardoin speaking on how to go from $0 to $1,000 a month with self-publishing.
- Internationally certified crime scene expert, Dr. Kenneth Kinsey, who Court TV called “One of the breakout stars of the Murdaugh family murders case.”
And we’re just getting started!
Wait till you see our 2024 line-up.
Our newsletter gives you a schedule of upcoming, free monthly Zoom meetings, open to the public.
And don’t forget, paid members have full access to years of past presentations!
Consider joining today.
We Want to Hear From You
Do you have news? Is there a topic you want to hear more about? Anything else you would like to say? Get in touch!
[email protected]
A Sneak Peek at Upcoming Events
In May...
Join us for Tradewing Tips and Tricks on May 16th.
Kim Garnick Giarratano helps us learn to navigate the Sisters in Crime social media platform.
You can find more information on the Homepage, or quick register here.
May Meeting: New Date!
As many of you know from the April meeting, our regular May speaker had to cancel. Instead, we have a joint presentation with Palmetto Chapter!
Kim Garnick Giarratano will give us tips and tricks on our own Tradewing social media platform. Join us for an informative hour about how to use Tradewing to network, find resources, join groups, and make yourself known to other authors and readers!
In June...
A Day in the Life of a Literary Agent
Join us as we ask agent Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary agency all about what goes on behind the scenes at a literary agency! See what your agent is doing from day to day.
You don’t want to miss out on this one!
Ready to Register?
The July meeting would fall on the 4th, so we’ll have another local Meet-and-Greet instead. July 21 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern time at the Laurens Road Starbucks (2405 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC).
Chapter News
Your Author Newsletter
Need more eyes on your author newsletter or blog?
SinC Upstate SC can help with that.
Beginning in March, we will spotlight our member’s newsletters and blogs to members and visitors.
Want to participate? Contact [email protected]
Spring is Marching In ...
We’ve received email encouragement and support from so many of you over the last few months—thank you! It means the world to us.
In spite of the board upheavals and a few unanticipated changes, we have continued to provide you with quality education and entertainment.
We’re also aiming for more in-person events like the July Meet-and-Greet at the Laurens Road Starbucks (2405 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC)
In April, we learned some terrific ways to use artificial intelligence as a writer from Neil Plakcy. And we have tons more great presentations in store for you, from putting the history into your mysteries to using tarot cards!
Happy Spring!
Why Join Upstate SC SinC?
We’ve got 10 great reasons!
As a member, you have access to event recordings, the bookstore, and a member library.
Our informative workshops and seminars will help you hone your craft.
Our in-person and virtual meetings feature award-winning authors, crime and law enforcement experts, and a variety of industry gurus to help you on your writing journey.
Our members include writers in multiple genres and sub-genres, best-selling and award-winning authors who are both traditionally and independently published.
Fellow members are always happy and willing to share their insight and experience with both writing and marketing.
Our blog provides all members with the opportunity to contribute articles on topics of interest.
Our Facebook, Instagram, and Tradewings pages provide members with opportunities for announcements like publishing news and book launches.
Members are offered table space for book sales at special events.
Our Upstate SC Chapter has numerous Board of Director and committee opportunities for anyone who’d like to be more active and take part in planning and decision-making.
As a member, you can experience all of the above with other members, enjoy yourself, and make new friends.
Sisters never write alone.
And guys, we mean you, too!
Want to be Part of the Fun?
There are so many ways to be part of Sisters in Crime of Upstate South Carolina.
Come join us, today!