Sisters in Crime UK/EU Chapter
Writing crime fiction can be a solitary business. You don’t have to do it alone.
Welcome to Once Upon A Crime, the UK and European chapter of Sisters in Crime. We’re an inclusive, welcoming community for crime writers at every stage, from those working on their first story to established authors.
Whether you write cosy mysteries, police procedurals, psychological thrillers or something altogether harder to classify, you’ll find people who share your enthusiasm for a good crime story.
Why join us?
Make time for your writing
Our regular online writing sessions offer company, encouragement and accountability to help you get words on the page.
Learn from expert speakers
Our monthly Zoom meetings bring together writers, publishing professionals and subject experts to explore the craft, research and business of crime writing.
Find your community
Share experiences, exchange advice and build friendships with fellow crime writers across the UK and Europe. Celebrate the successes and find support through the challenges of writing and publishing.
Get involved
Discover opportunities to participate in chapter projects, group promotions, anthology submissions and writing retreats.
Connect internationally
As a member of Sisters in Crime, you’ll also have access to its international community, live webinars, archive of recorded sessions, online write-ins and resources covering writing, publishing and marketing.
How to join
International and chapter membership are now managed through the Sisters in Crime website.
To join Once Upon A Crime, you’ll need a paid Sisters in Crime membership as well as membership of our chapter. On their website, our chapter is listed as UK/Western Europe.
If you’re new to Sisters in Crime, start with their membership page and add UK/Western Europe to your membership. If you’re already a member, sign in to your existing account to arrange your chapter membership.
You can pay your international and chapter dues through the same website and renew them together when renewal is due.
Find out more and join our chapter
We look forward to welcoming you.