The Crime Writers’ Association

So You Want to be a Scriptwriter? With Nick Walker


Crime Panel with Leigh Russell & L.C. Tyler

Crime Panel with international bestselling crime authors Leigh Russell & L.C. Tyler joined by crime writers John Nightingale and Mick Finlay.   Leigh Russell Hailed as a ‘rare talent’ by the Daily Mail and ‘unmissable’ by Lee Ch...


Review CWA Dagger-Shortlisted Titles

Did you know that the CWA have set up a website where people can leave reviews of the shortlisted books for the CWA Daggers 2017? http://daggerreads.co.uk/readers/ No prizes I’m afraid, but as it’s moderated, it’s especially nice to see your na...


Diamond Crime Zoom Masterclass in Editing

Some writers claim to hate them. Others won’t make a move without one firmly secured to their writing arm. Who are we talking about? BOOK COPY DEVELOPMENTAL LINE EDITORS Whether you love them or loathe them, editors they are a vital part of t...


The Future of Agenting with Simon Trewin

Join us for the 2024 CWA Crime Writers’ Clinics! This event is free for CWA members and £15 for non-members. Thinking of joining? You can apply here. Oct 15th 7.00pm (BST) The Future of Agenting: Simon Trewin https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/t...


Looking After Your Mental Health as a Writer. With Claire Seeber and Chris Merritt


Skullduggery in Stowmarket

Join bestselling authors Vaseem Khan, SJI Holliday, Olivia Kiernan, Victoria Selman, Tim Sullivan, and Lauren North for a day of author events at the Stowmarket Library. Individual events are £5, and an all-day ticket is £15. You can book your tick...


Murder at The Word – Writers’ Day

We will be joined by the amazing Murder Squad, a collective of six crime writers from the North of England, for a jam-packed weekend of workshops, author talks & insider tips on writing and information about the world of publishing The Murder Sq...


Crime Writing Masterclass – 21st April

In association with Waterstones, following on from its success in London and Manchester, Crime Fiction Masterclass rolls into Brighton on the 21st April 2018. Four experts in the field of fiction and crime will give you all the tools you need to get...


How to be a Lucky Writer with Lucie Whitehouse

Join us for the 2024 CWA Crime Writers’ Clinics! This event is free for CWA members and £15 for non-members. Thinking of joining? You can apply here. Oct 29th 7.00pm How to be a Lucky Writer: Lucie Whitehouse https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/h...


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