CWA Conference – York 2023
Booking has now opened for the CWA Conference 2023 to be held in York, 21 â 23 April. This is an opportunity for CWA members, old and new, to meet face to face and have some criminally good fun! It will be held at the Raddison Park Inn Hotel, nestl...
AGM 2024
AGM 2024 The CWA would like to invite all paying members to our AGM which will take place on Saturday, 18 May, 2024, at 10:00am via Zoom. Here is the meeting link: Time: May 18, 2024 10:00 AM London https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89445619441?p...
Tips 2017/1 for Debut Dagger Entrants
Each of these tips comes from one individual Debut Dagger reader. Remember, another individual might have a different outlook and individuals donât always agree â which is why each Debut Dagger entry is always read by at least two readers. Itâ...
Daggers Shortlist has been announced
The 2023 shortlists for the prestigious Crime Writersâ Association (CWA) Dagger awards, which honour the very best in the crime-writing genre, have been announced at Crime Fest in Bristol. 2023 marks the CWAâs 70th Platinum Jubilee Year; the Dagg...
Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate
The crime writing industryâs self-appointed Annual General Meeting, with a twist, return 21-24 July! Known as the friendliest festival with its feet firmly on Yorkshire ground, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival guarantees thrills, a...
AGM 2024
AGM 2024 The CWA would like to invite all paying members to our AGM which will take place on Saturday, 18 May, 2024, at 10:00am via Zoom. Here is the meeting link: Time: May 18, 2024 10:00 AM London https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89445619441?p...
Diamond Dagger
Diamond Dagger The most prestigious Dagger of all, the Diamond Dagger awards a lifetime contribution to crime writing in the English language, and is nominated by CWA members. Nominations and Judging Process The CWA Diamond Dagger winner is sele...
Granite Noir – Aberdeen Crime Writing Festival
Celebrate crime writing in the Granite City of Aberdeen! Explore topics such as "Gunpowder, Tattoos and Transportation: Aberdeenâs Inked Convicts," and even enjoy a conversation with David Suchet of Poirot fame. View the events schedule and b...
An evening with author Helen Barrell: a talk on 19th century forensic scientist Alfred Swaine Taylor
To coincide with Lacy Scott & Knightâs auction of professional and personal effects belonging to âFather of British Forensic Scienceâ Professor Alfred Swaine Taylor (1806-1880) - eminent toxicologist, pioneer photographer, and expert witnes...
CWA Daggers Longlists announced for 2022
The 2022 longlists for the prestigious Crime Writersâ Association (CWA) Dagger awards, which honour the very best in the crime-writing genre, have been announced. Created in 1955, the world-famous CWA Daggers are the oldest awards in the genre and...
Join the CWA
Become part of a thriving community of successful crime writers with invaluable support, expertise and marketing opportunities for all our members.
