Behind the Badge, the Battlefield, and the Boardroom: An Evening with Douglas Rivers
Step into the real world of investigation, protection, and cybercrime with Douglas Rivers. With over 20 years of experience spanning military intelligence, corporate security, and law enforcement, Douglas brings firsthand stories and insights that read like a thriller. He’s chased down cybercriminals, served in Afghanistan, and trained teams at top security companies like Symantec and Cylance. Now, he’s sharing how criminals think, how they get caught, and what writers need to know to make their mysteries pulse with authenticity. Whether you write cozies, thrillers, or espionage tales, you’ll walk away with details that can transform your fiction. Bring your notebook and your sharpest questions. This is a webinar you won’t want to miss.
A Certified Financial Planner On What You Need to Know
Many writers don’t struggle with taxes themselves.
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How writing income is typically reported (freelance, royalties, platforms, etc.)
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Common categories of expenses writers often track and a quick peek at how they map to the tax form
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Simple methods for organizing income and expenses all year round
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An overview of quarterly estimated taxes and when they may apply; how to make safe harbor
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Separating personal and writing activity for clearer record-keeping
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Frequent issues that create confusion at tax time
Find the zoom link here: https://nysinc.org/meeting-zoom-link/ (Link is password protected. Access with your NY Tri-state SinC Chapter Members Only password. Note: You do not register for this event. You just join it via the zoom link at 6:30pm on May 6th.)
Get a Critique of Your Query Letter from an Industry Pro
QueryFest is a SinC-NY/Tri-State member benefit that allows you to receive a firsthand critique of your query letter from publishing editors and literary agents (the “panelists”). This is not a pitching session, but an opportunity to get their pointers on how to shore up your query so it has the best chance of success.
You’ll get more details on how to participate (QueryFest is limited to the first twelve people who sign up) via email in March.
Find the zoom link for the event here: https://nysinc.org/meeting-zoom-link/ (Link is password protected. Access with your NY Tri-state SinC Chapter Members Only password. Note: You do not register for this event. You just join it via the zoom link at 6:30pm on May 20th.)
The names of the editors and agents will not be shared in advance. Remember, this is a query critique session, not a pitching session.
This event will be hosted by Dawn M. Barclay, Author/Editor.
Join your NY Tri-State SinC sibs for the end of year shindig
Members, details about our end-of-year celebration will be sent to your inboxes this Spring. We’re looking at various places to host, and we’ll get you information on that as soon as possible.