writing community
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Why Food and Murder Are the Perfect Pair in Cozy Mysteries
Carmela Dutra explores the allure of culinary cozy mysteries, where food serves as a backdrop for crime and community. Her protagonist, Beth, operates a food truck, engaging customers who become integral to the narrative. The interplay of comfort and suspense… Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Essential Tips for Producing Your First Audiobook
Audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative areas of the publishing industry. And there are a lot of things to consider if you’re hoping to produce an audiobook of your work. In a recent SinC-Up Tip author and… Continue reading
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Why Community is Essential for Every Writer’s Success
While the actual work of writing is solitary, the writers’ life can be extremely lonely if you don’t have a community to surround you and share the joys and sorrows – as well as the practical knowledge and information of… Continue reading
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Join our chat with USA Today Bestselling author Julie Mulhern
Grab your favorite beverage and settle into a cozy spot as you tune into our exciting new podcast featuring Julie Mulhern! She’s the beloved USA Today bestselling author known for The Country Club Murders, the Poppy Fields Adventures, and the… Continue reading
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Fresh in the Webinar Library: The Three Ps for Writers Seeking an Author Career
Real talk about goals, expectations, and the reality of an author’s career. Raquel will help you envision your career path and offer advice that is practical, workable, and encouraging. This is a pep talk from your pragmatic auntie with twenty… Continue reading
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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