Education and Programming
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SinC-Up Tip: James Patterson – Love what you do
SinC-Up Tips – best-selling author, James Patterson, offers a few tips gained through experience. Continue reading
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Instagram Live: Writing When Life Gets in the Way with Wendy H. Jones
Writers are people too. And sometimes, your real life becomes a major roadblock to your writing life. Continue reading
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From the Webinar Library: Legal Issues for Writers: 2026 Update
In the presentation Michael Gross and Kyle Maxey, both from the Authors Guild, discuss important clauses in publishing contracts including copyright and copyright registration, rights reversion/grant of rights, royalties, and other important publishing contract information. They also discuss the Anthropic… Continue reading
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Do You Have a Home Office (for Income Tax Purposes)
Are you getting the most of your writing space — on your taxes? Find out with mystery author and CPA Karen Hardell! Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Tori Eldridge on Narrating an Audiobook
Most publishers don’t encourage authors to narrate their own audiobooks. However, if you, like Tori, have a background in acting and/or voiceover work, your publisher may consider you for the job of narrator. Continue reading
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Mastering Bookstore Events: Join Our Webinar
Every author has bookstore event fantasies…but how do you make them a successful reality? Join USA Today-Bestselling author (and former SinC Worldwide President) Lori Rader-Day and Shane Mullen, Event Coordinator for Left Bank Books in Saint Louis, to get the… Continue reading
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Instagram Live: Writing Prolifically with K.D. Richards
In a recent Instagram Live conversation with SinC ED Julie Hennrikus, author K.D. Richards gave some insight into her prolific writing practice, and practical craft advice in a variety of areas: Continue reading
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Open Mic – Opportunities for Authors
For over three years I have been attending and now, co-hosting, a monthly open mic, Stop Write Hear, in my local community in Darlington, UK. My friend, Ann Cuthbert, who is a published poet, started the group as a way… Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Judy Mohr on Learning to Say “No!”
Learning to say “no” is important and empowering. In a recent SinC-Up Tip, author, editor, and coach Judy Mohr offered tips for writers. Continue reading
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Instagram Live: How to Move from Stuck to Started with Liz Bullard
For some writers, the hardest part is getting started. In a recent Instagram Live, writer, therapist and coach Liz Bullard gave SinC’s Mindy Quigley some tips on how to get moving. Continue reading
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Craft Cozies with Amateur Sleuths
Yes, Knitters can be serious sleuths. Cozy mystery writer Peggy Ehrhart explains how craft knowledge can turn up critical evidence…and solve a murder! Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Norman Birnbach and Tilia K Jacobs – Writing bios for characters
Character bios are a great craft tool for writers. In a recent SinC-Up Tip best-selling and award-winning authors Norman Birnbach and Tilia K. Jacobs shared their advice. Continue reading