Criminal Contenders
Read our blog posts from those who entered the Emerging Author Dagger (formerly known as the Debut Dagger) in the past. Were they successful? Did they get published? Their experiences might inspire you to enter the competition or provide handy tips.
Join the Criminal Contenders for special newsletters coming up to Emerging Author Dagger deadline time.
You’ll also receive the CWA Readers Newsletter and bi-monthly Case Files ezine, crammed with info for crime readers and writers.
Words of Encouragement from Linda Duncan McLaughlin
The Dagger Did It by Anna Maloney
Winning the Debut Dagger in 2005 by Ruth Dugdall
How to Win the Emerging Author Dagger by Richard Jerram
Dagger the Route to Publication by Lynn Tavernier
Emerging Author Dagger Experience & Tips by Karabi Mitra
How Did I Get Ready for Entering the Debut Dagger? by Sherryl Clark
Submitting for CWA Competitions: In at the Kill
Debut Dagger Writing Tips
Notes on Word Count for CWA Writing Competitions
Trying Again, by Sherry Rankin
