ADVOCACY EQUITY INCLUSION COMMUNITY

Our Organization

We are the Chicagoland chapter of the international organization, Sisters in Crime.
The mission of Sisters in Crime Chicagoland (SINCC) is to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers.
Our vision is to serve as the voice for excellence and diversity in crime writing.

Join or Renew Today

The Chicagoland chapter of Sisters in Crime promotes the interests of our members, and gathers to network and learn about the craft and business of writing. ​Reasons to join:

  • Monthly educational events on craft, marketing, and other aspects of publishing

  • Networking with writers, publishers, agents, booksellers, librarians, and readers

  • Weekly write-ins over Zoom

  • Access to a video library of past webinars

  • Members-only Slack community to share events, ask questions of other writers, find critique partners, and more

  • Feedback from a published SinCC author on the first 10 pages of your work in progress, for first time members

Sisters in Crime is committed to fighting for social justice and battling all forms of racism and hate