Upcoming Events – Sisters in Crime New York

Taxes: A Practical System for Writers

Date: May 6, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Online (Zoom)

A Certified Financial Planner On What You Need to Know

Many writers don’t struggle with taxes themselves.

They struggle with staying organized in a way that makes tax filing straightforward.

This educational session walks through how taxes work for writers earning income from freelance work, royalties, platforms, or side projects, along with simple systems to stay organized throughout the year.

Topics include:

How writing income is typically reported (freelance, royalties, platforms, etc.)
Common categories of expenses writers often track and a quick peek at how they map to the tax form
Simple methods for organizing income and expenses all year round
An overview of quarterly estimated taxes and when they may apply; how to make safe harbor
Separating personal and writing activity for clearer record-keeping
Frequent issues that create confusion at tax time

This session is designed for writers at any income level who want a clearer understanding of how to stay organized and better prepared for tax season.

Note: This session is for general educational purposes only and does not provide individualized tax advice.

Presented by: Megan N. John, CFP®.

Megan John, CFP®, is a financial planner and tax advisor focused on serving self-employed individuals, creatives, and professionals building wealth outside of traditional paths. She specializes in practical, tax-aware planning for people with fluctuating income, multiple income streams, or growing businesses.

Before launching her firm, Megan worked with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, where she developed a strong foundation in comprehensive planning and client service. She now brings that same level of care and sophistication to clients who are often overlooked by the traditional wealth management industry.

Megan is particularly passionate about helping writers and other creatives get organized around their finances, make confident decisions about taxes and retirement, and build systems that support both their work and their lives.

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.)

QueryFest 2026

Date: May 20, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Online (Zoom)

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.

Summer Party

Date: June 10, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: TBD

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.