
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.


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

My Debut Dagger Experience, by Biba Pearce

Debut Dagger Success Story by Fiona McPhillips

‘The Importance of the Note on the Fridge’ by John Dean

What Happened When I Won the Debut Dagger by Shelley Burr
