WHY NOT SPICE UP YOUR LIFE WITH A LITTLE CRIME?
Looking to share your story ideas? Have you always wanted to learn more about writing, but didn’t know where to start? Are you a fan of crime fiction hoping to interact with like-minded readers?
If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, come check us out!
The Mary Roberts Rinehart Chapter meets at various locations in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan area, but our home base is at the Oakmont Carnegie Library. Chapter meetings are typically held on the first Saturday of the month, except in September. Can’t make it on the weekend? Don’t worry, there are plenty of other events that we take part in during the week as well!
In the past we have studied accident and crime scene investigation with a member of the PA State Police, mastered outlining as an important creative writing tool, caught the scoop on the insider intricacies of Hollywood screenwriting and learned how to develop a gritty police procedural with a master of the craft. We’ve hosted local authors and educators to bring quality content to our members, no matter where in the writing process they may be at the moment. Our events are not to be missed!
Chapter meetings are free and open to the public and we invite you to try before you buy. Other membership benefits include:
- Networking with mystery readers and writers
- Sharing information and encouragement
- Participation in an active online community
- Supporting fellow members at book signings and other events
- Monthly chapter meetings, topic discussions and writing support
Annual chapter dues are $25 per calendar year.
Chapter members are also required to belong to our parent organization, Sisters in Crime. National dues are $60/year for a professional membership and $50/year for an active membership, payable directly to them. Visit www.sistersincrime.org for more information.
You must join our national organization before you can become a full member of our chapter.
For Renewing Members:
Annual Chapter dues are $25. Please see the PayPal link below. Please note that any payments made before October 1st will be applied to the current year. All dues payments made on or after October 1st will be applied to the next year as outlined in our Bylaws.
To Become a Member
To start your membership with the Pittsburgh Chapter of Sisters in Crime, please contact us at pghsinc@gmail.com. One of the officers will respond and give you any further information you may need. To pay your annual membership dues, please do one of the following:
1. Email us at pghsinc@gmail.com to get information on paying by check through the U.S. Postal Service.
2. Log into PayPal and search PghSinc@gmail.com.When prompted, select “Send money to family and friends.” Our yearly dues are $25.