Sister in Crime has resources to help you on that journey.

Sisters in Crime offers valuable opportunities to support continuous skill- and knowledge-building for members. Our educational programs focus on the craft of writing, the business of writing and promotion, subject-matter experts in related fields. Our events are packed full of behind-the-scenes information for our reader and librarian members, too.

Here are some of the ways SinC supports writers learn:

The Sisters in Crime Writers' Podcast: This weekly podcast features a conversation with a writer about their journey, what they've learned, and what kept them going. Need some inspiration? Download it on your favorite podcast app, listen to it on YouTube, or listen to it from our site.

Webinars: Our popular webinar series features great storytellers and teachers who can help you make progress in your writing craft and discipline and help you look ahead to the resources and skills you will need to build and maintain a successful writing career. Upcoming webinars are listed on our calendar. Do you have a suggestion or request for a webinar topic? Fill out this form!

Webinar Library: Unable to attend one of our webinars in person? Looking for a program on a specific topic? Our rich webinar library grows with fresh content all year long.

SinC-Ups: Check out the SinC-Up Videos on the Sisters in Crime YouTube channel for one to two minutes of expert advice from noted authors, editors, agents, and readers. Subscribe on YouTube to receive updates. Members, if you'd like to do a SinC-Up Video, fill out this form.

Publishing: In addition to the webinar libarary, SinC offers other resources about publishing.

• Publishing Pitfalls
• Ebook Piracy

AI: AI is a huge conversation for writers, publishers, readers, creatives. SinC is part of a group convened by the Authors Guild to discuss how to protect the work of creatives. The Authors Guild has published a Best Practices Guide for Authors. There is also an online discussion group on SinC LinC.

Reports for the community:

• The Business of Books reports
• DEIJB Committee reports
• Publishing Summits
• Academic Research Grant reports
• Monitoring Project reports

Courses:

• Better Your Worlds/Better Your Writing
• Equity 101

The SinC Equity Project

• Overview
• 2024 Survey Snapshot
• Reflections on the Equity Project by Kimberly MacLean

The Reading Like A Writer Bookclub: Held four times a year, the RLAW bookclub gives members the opportunity to do a deep dive into a novel through the lens of an author via a panel discussion, readers' guide, and breakout groups.