Finding the Time to Write Your Debut Dagger Entry, by Antony Johnston
Finding time to write is something we all struggle with when we’re starting out. We have other commitments and obligations, things to do, a day job, maybe a family… ‘If only I could just have time to write and not worry about all this other stu...
Dagger Reads ready for your reviews
The CWA Dagger Reads website at www.daggerreads.co.uk has been revamped and is ready to receive your reviews… Check out the reviews already there and add your own. A great way to get familiar with this year’s Dagger shortlists – the...
Discounts for Members
Discounts for Members Your membership of the CWA brings many benefits, including discounts on selected festival tickets, memberships with sister organisations, editing services, and more. Discounts available to CWA members include:The CWA Daggers E...
‘Fatal Dose’ Book Launch – Brian Price
Brian Price will be signing copies of his latest DC Mel Cotton thriller, Fatal Dose at The Black Cat, Weston-super-Mare on 1 February 2023. Looking forward to seeing you at this free event. For more information, please contact brian@crimewriterscien...
The Big Read with Mari Hannah
Big Read Celebrates Ian Rankin in Landmark Year The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is on tour this summer with its ninth Big Read, hosting free reading group events across Yorkshire. The 2017 Big Read is Ian Rankin’s breakthrough R...
Traditionally Published membership
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Daggers Announced Online in Daggers Live!
CWA Dagger Awards 2020 Winners Announced Michael Robotham, Lou Berney, Trevor Wood, Casey Cep, and Abir Mukherjee win 2020 CWA Dagger awards. The winners of the 2020 CWA Daggers, which honour the very best in the crime writing genre, were announced ...
Helplines and discounts
Helplines and discounts CWA members enjoy a number of perks to help their day-to-day work and career, from a tax advice helpline to discounts on membership with sister organisations.Helplines The CWA has a close working relationship with accountant...
Murder One, Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival
Brought to you online for the past two years, Murder One, Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival is back with a bang from 4-9 October with a host of in person and online events at a new venue, Dun Laoghaire’s stunning dlr LexIcon Library ...
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