You’re invited!
Join us for our annual NYSinC Virtual Open Mic Night on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30 PM.
This is your chance to share your voice, your words, and your stories with a warm and welcoming community. We have room for twelve readers, and spots usually fill up fast! Each reading is limited to five minutes, so everyone gets a chance to shine.
We’ll be asking for people to sign up as we get closer to the date.
We’ll ask you to bring an excerpt from your work in progress, a short story, or a piece from your latest book. Or come simply to listen, cheer, and celebrate the magic of storytelling.
We can’t wait to see you there.
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.)
What Makes a Book Cover “Work,” and How to Do it Yourself
Have you ever heard the line “authors should never create their covers”? Well, here, you’ll hear the opposite! Indie authors Sarah and Elle will discuss the design tips they keep in mind, the pitfalls they try to avoid, and the tools they use for best results. If you’re unpublished so far or even traditionally published, come and join the discussion of what works and what doesn’t! Every book gets judged by its cover, but with a little preparation and persistence, an author can create a cover that gives them confidence.
Facilitated by: Elle Hartford, Indie Author and Coach
Guest: Sarah E. Burr, Indie Author and Bookish Time Host
Writing with other writers at a fun bakery/cafe.
What could be better?
NY Tri-State Sisters in Crime Member and Board Secretary, John Ferriso, is hosting a writing meet-up.
Come, bring your laptop, get a cuppa and a scone, and write for a few hours. This is a chance to meet up with other writers and get in some dedicated writing time.
The meet-up starts at 1:00pm, and there’s no end time given. So, come by, bring your laptop and/or a pen and paper and write with one or more of your SinC sibs.
Mapping Author Goals to Publicity Actions
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.
