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Murder Cake: Building a Mystery That Holds Together
Writers know that mysteries are built on fact, illusion, and misdirection — but knowing the pieces isn’t enough. They need a sense of how those pieces connect. Knowing that, they can then master the art of layering truth, perception, and… Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: How Author Bookmarks Can Enhance Your Marketing Strategy
Bookmarks are an often-underestimated — but great — marketing tool for authors. In a recent SinC-Up Tip, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanna Cambell Slan offered her top takeaways for a good one: You can see the full tip here: If… Continue reading
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Supporting Authors in Difficult Times: A Call to Action
How can you care about a new book when the world is on fire? It’s a question many creatives and the people who support them have been considering in recent months. In January, acclaimed author Yasmin Angoe joined SinC Executive… Continue reading
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Meet Nicole Asselin: Author of the Minor League Mystery Series
Nicole Asselin graduated from Curry College in Milton Mass with a degree in English/Creative Writing, minoring in Dance in 2004. She also attended George Mason University and received a Master’s in Arts Management. She currently lives on the South Shore… Continue reading
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Mastering Short Story Anthologies: Join Our Webinar
Join the upcoming webinar on April 18 at 1 pm ET, focused on creating a short story anthology with panelists from Sisters in Crime. Learn about themes, submissions, and behind-the-scenes insights from experienced authors Mark Thielman, Judge Debra H. Goldstein,… Continue reading
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Considering a Co-Author Invitation
by G. M. Malliet When my agent contacted me about being considered as a co-author alongside a New York Times bestselling writer, my reaction was immediate (“Sure!”) and contradictory: exhilaration followed closely by creeping anxiety. It felt like an unexpected… Continue reading
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Instagram Live: HOW TO SUPPORT AUTHORS
There’s a long list of reasons to write short. Short stories are fun and satisfying to write, a great chance to try out new ideas and characters, and a terrific way to get into print or reach new readers. They… Continue reading
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New Podcast with Peg Cochran: Blending Creativity and Curiosity
Peg Cochran, a mystery writer and former Jersey girl, started writing at age seven. She enjoys reading, cooking, and tracking her book stats on Amazon. Now residing in Michigan, she authors multiple series under different names. The Sisters in Crime… Continue reading
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Register Now for Writing Scares and Suspense for Middle Grade
Join the webinar on April 12, 2026, at 2pm EDT to explore writing mystery and horror for young readers with Adrianna Cuevas. Participants will learn about plot creation and character development. Free for members, $15 for non-members. Registration link and… Continue reading
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Protect Your Writing: Essential Tips for Writers
As we shared earlier in the week, the Anthropic settlement and issues around copyright in relation to AI are on the minds of authors. If you’re looking for a few simple steps you can take to help protect your work,… Continue reading
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Instagram Live: Quick Rules for Short Stories
There’s a long list of reasons to write short. Short stories are fun and satisfying to write, a great chance to try out new ideas and characters, and a terrific way to get into print or reach new readers. They… Continue reading
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New Podcast with Karen A. Phillips, Mystery Writer & Boxing Enthusiast
Join the Sisters in Crime podcast as Julie chats with Karen A. Phillips, a northern California author of humorous mysteries with fearless characters. Continue reading
