***Next Wednesday*** What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members Register today at: www.sistersincrime.o...

November Marathon-It's not too late to join in! Recommit to your writing w/daily motivational emails & 5 write-ins/day! SinC Members sign up at: sistersincrime.org/event/sincmarathon Not a member? Join for $60/year & get immediate access to the Marathon. Join NOW www.sistersincrime.org/page/join-now

November is Native American Heritage Month! We honor the sovereignty, contributions and sacrifices of the first inhabitants of North America. #StandWithSinC #writing #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky #amwriting

* Meet the 2025-2026 SinC Board * Vice President: Debra H. Goldstein @debrahgoldstein.bsky.social Want the deets on Debra? www.sistersincrime.o... What has SinC has meant to her? "SinC has provided me with knowledge to improve my writing; but, more importantly, with a supportive community."

**New episode!** Every week we talk with a different writer about what inspires them. How did they get started? What was their greatest accomplishment? Listen to this week's podcast with Nina Wachsman at: www.sistersincrime.org/podcast Learn a bit about Nina in the comments. ⬇️ #SinCPodcast #SinC

*** Next Week - Reserve Now *** What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members Register today at: www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis... #sincworldwide #sinc #sistersincrimewebinars

SinC is offering 5 write-ins a day for members in November as part of our November Marathon! If you're already a member, just register for the marathon to receive reminders. If you're not yet a member, join today and get the support you need for focusing on your writing this month! #SinCMarathon

WE MADE IT! 2 sprints done! How did you do? Thank you for sprinting with me today -- and through the November Marathon! If you want to keep the momentum going, the next SinC Members' Write-In is at 3:00 pm ET. Info here: www.sistersincrime.org/events/Event... Join me here Mon., Nov. 10, 12 pm EST

ONE MORE TIME! Let's buckle down and work for 25 more minutes! We've got this! Meet me back here at 12:55 for a final check-in! #SinCMarathon

WE DID IT! First sprint DONE -- how did yours go? Check in -- catch your breath, stretch -- and, if you have time, get ready for another sprint! We start again at 12:30! #SinCMarathon

ANNND....GO! Focus on whatever you’re writing for the next 25 minutes...we'll check in at 12:25! Good luck! #SinCMarathon

READY TO SPRINT? Thanks for joining us for a November Marathon sprint! I'm Lynda Allen, a member of the Marketing & Comm team on the SinC Board. I'll be working on the 1st draft of book 3 in my series. Introduce yourself & share what you’re working on today. Get ready! We sprint in 15 minutes!

THIS MONTH, WRITING IS THE PRIORITY! You make time for everything -- and everyONE -- else...now make time for yourself and your writing. **Join us for a writing sprint here today at 12:00 pm EST!**

*** NOVEMBER MARATHON KICK-OFF *** !! 24 Hour Write-in !! 24 Hour Write-in !! 24 Hour Write-in !! We're kicking off with a 24 our write-in! Join us for an hour or all-day! Members - Register for Marathon at: sistersincrime.org/event/sincmarathon

During the November Writing Marathon, we'll be doing hour-long sprints on Mondays from 12:00-1:00 pm EST. Watch for the posts on Mondays and comment with your progress! #SinCNovemberMarathon #finishyournovel #startyournovel #sitdownandwritewithus

Ready to finish (or start) your novel? Sisters in Crime's November Writing Marathon starts on the 1st with a 24-hour write-in! Join TODAY and your membership is good through the end of 2026! Only $60/year - that's a $5/month career investment! Join SinC at: www.sistersincrime.org/page/join-now

** Meet the 2025-2026 SinC Board ** President - Raquel V. Reyes Raquel writes Latina protagonists. Her Cuban-American heritage, Miami, and Spanglish feature prominently in her work. Mango, Mambo, and Murder, the first in the Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series, won a LEFTY for Best Humorous Mystery.

Congratulations to the 2025 Pride Award winner - Lizabeth Engelmeier of Southern Illinois! Engelmeier receives a $2,000 grant to support career and craft development. Read more about this year's winner here: www.sistersincrime.org/page/pride #writingcommunity #booksky

Help us welcome our new 2025 - 2026 SinC Board! Board members work for the more than 50 chapters and over 4,000 members around the globe, helping the organization support women and other marginalized writers in crime fiction. #SinC #writingcommunity #booksky

What are you doing Saturday? Join us in talking with award-winning author Tracy Clark about how to Bring it Home with a Strong 3rd Act! Free for members, $15 for non-members Register at: www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis... #SinC #writingcommnity #booksky

Today kicks off National Friends of Libraries Week! Coordinated by United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, the week helps to raise awareness and grow membership. If you're not already, it's a great week to sign up with your local library! #LibraryWeek #BookSky #SinC

Join us Saturday, 10/25, for award-winning author, Tracy Clark's discussion on building a third act that keeps readers turning pages to a satisfying ending! Free for Members, $15 for non-members. Register at: www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis.... #SinC #WritingCommunity #BookSky #CrimeWriters

It's Banned Books Week - Oct 5 - 11, 2025.This year's theme is: Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights, highlighting he right to read belongs to us all. Fight back against censorship and recommend your favorite banned book in the comments! #bannedbookweek #SinC #BookSky #Writingcommunity

Sisters in Crime is celebrating Mystery Series week! From classic to contemporary - tell us your favorite mystery series in the comments! #SinC #MysterSeriesWeek #BookSky #WritingCommunity

Join us for a write-in this week! Let's make that writing progress together! #SinC #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

It's Banned Books Week - Oct 5 - 11, 2025. This year's theme is: Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights. It highlights that the right to read belongs to us all, censorship has no place in contemporary society, and we must defend our rights. #bannedbookweek #SinC #BookSky #Writingcommunity

Join authors Libby Klein, Vanessa Lillie, Tara Lush and Cynthia Pelayo Saturday 10/4 to discuss what happens when you commit to a "yes year" for your career and yourself. The two-part roundtable is free to members! register at: www.sistersincrime.org/event/SIGW25 #SinC #WritingCommunity #BookSky

Sisters in Crime celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrated annually from 9/15-10/15, the 2025 campaign is Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future, and represents heritage, resilience, and the continuing good works of our Hispanic communities. #WritingCommunity #StandWithSinC #EveryFifthBook

This month we're encouraging everyone to sign up for your library card! Libraries provide a vital service to our communities. There's more than books too, and you can access it all with a library card! #SinC #Library

Sisters in Crime is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrated annually from 9/15-10/15, the campaign for 2025 is Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future, and represents heritage, resilience, and the continuing good works of our Hispanic communities. #SinC #WritingCommunity #BookSky

This Saturday! Join us Sept 13 for Grand Openings: The All-Important First Page with Karen Odden. She'll be discussing the importance of a compelling first page. Free for members, $15 for non-members. Register at: www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis... #SinC #writingcommunity #booksky

This week’s podcast guest is @mattydalrymple.bsky.social , author of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels & the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, as well as a podcaster, writer, & speaker on writing craft and the publishing voyage. Listen where you get your podcasts or at sisterincrime.org/podcast

SinC members had a blast at Bouchercon New Orleans—and check out those amazing cakes!! #SinCWorldwide #Bouchercon2025

September is National Literacy Month! Celebrate with a good book today! #SinC #writingcommunity #booksky

Congrats to Fox Lake Dist. Library in Fox Lake, IL - the #SinC We Love Libraries Winner for August! The Library was founded in 1939 with a donation from the Fox Lake Women’s Club of 1,200 books. The award will help buy new supplies for their storytime programs! #booksky #writingcommunity

Sisters in Crime talks with Agatha-award nominee Jessica Estevo. As Jessica Ellicott, she indulges her passion for historical fiction with the Beryl and Edwina Mysteries and the WPC Billie harness Mysteries. Log in to listen! #SinC #writingcommunity #podcast

Join our Reading Like a Writer book club Sept 27th @ 2 PM ET, when our panelists analyze the book Rosemary's Baby in detail. Breakout groups with audience participation will follow the panel discussion! Registration: www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis... #SinC #RLAW #writingcommunity #booksky

Members! Join us for our monthly Virtual Member Meet-Up this Thurs, August 21st @ 1pm ET/12pm CT/11am MT/10am PT. Get to know other members, hear from the board, and join the conversation! Zoom link to attend the meeting on SinC LinC! #SinC #writingcommunity #skywriters #amwriting

It's Love Your Bookshop day! So spend your day spreading bookshop love and tell us about your favorite place to find a new book! #SinC #BookShopDay #booksky #writingcommunity

Sisters in Crime hosts FOURTEEN #writeins this week and every week for members! These write-ins are just one of the benefits of joining! Come find your writing community! We can't wait to write with you! #SinC #WritingCommunity #crimefiction

Join the Reading Like a Writer Book Club discussion on Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin. Using the Readers' Guide, attendees can listen to an insightful panel discussion where panelists will analyze the book in detail. Breakout discussion groups with audience participation will follow. #SinC #booksky

Don't miss the latest Writers' Podcast episode! We spoke with award-winning author, poet, screenwriter, and playwright Clay Stafford! We ask the questions you want to know about their starts, processes, and what motivates them. Listen at: www.sistersincrime.org/podcast #SinC #WritingCommunity

🏳️‍🌈There's still a few days left to enter our 2025 Pride Award!🏳️‍🌈 Open to emerging LGBTQIA+ crime writers with unpublished crime fiction - everything from kid's books to adult mystery! You don't have to be a member to apply! ENTER THRU JULY 31! #writingcommunity #booksky #lgbtq+

🏳️‍🌈There's still a few days left to enter our 2025 Pride Award!🏳️‍🌈 Open to emerging LGBTQIA+ crime writers with unpublished crime fiction - everything from kid's books to adult mystery! You don't have to be a member to apply! ENTER THRU JULY 31! #writingcommunity #booksky #lgbtq+

Join us tomorrow, 7/29, when we talk to award-winning SAG/AFTRA actor and narrator, Elizabeth Schmidt! We'll discuss preparing for readings that are fun for you and your audience. There will also be an opportunity to put techniques into practice during the webinar. #WritingCommunity #SinC #booksky

Our next webinar is Aug 12 with author J.D. Allen! We'll explore sex in a story, how to use intimacy as a tool for character development, misdirection, emotional payoff, heat levels, ethical complexity, and how to avoid clichés while keeping the tension hot! #SinC #writingcommunity #crimefiction

This week's podcast guest is Joshilyn Jackson, a USA Today bestselling author who writes suspense novels that question justice, motherhood, career, class, and the thorny mechanics of redemption. Sign in to listen today! #SinC #writingcommunity #crimefiction

🏳️‍🌈Pride Month might be over but there's still time to enter our 2025 Pride Award!🏳️‍🌈 Open to emerging LGBTQIA+ crime writers with unpublished crime fiction - everything from kid's books to adult mystery! You don't have to be a member to apply! ENTER THRU JULY 31! #writingcommunity #booksky #lgbtq+

Congrats to We Love Bookstores July Winner – The Raven Book Store in Lawrence, KS! Since 2022 The Raven has been employee owned! The $500 We Love Bookstores award will help expand The Raven’s mystery offerings, focusing on small presses and under-represented writers. #booksky #SinC #writingcommunity

Join our Reading Like a Writer book club July 12 for an insightful panel discussion after reading In Cold Blood. This is a great opportunity for SinC members to learn more about the craft of writing, and will be followed by breakout discussion groups #SinC #writingcommunity #crimefiction #skywriters