The Crime Writers’ Association

Emerging author membership

Join the CWA - Emerging author membership Thank you for your interest in joining the CWA. Membership is subject to meeting the membership criteria and completing the application form does not guarantee membership. Please fill in your details below a...


Self-published membership – Application form

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Membership FAQ

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Crime at Hertfordshire LitFest

Crime events James Runcie: Sidney Chambers and the dangers of temptation Come and find out what Sidney Chambers is up to in the new Grantchester novel (as seen on TV) and discover our stunning new library at Hemel Hempstead Wednesday 19th April, 7...


Crime Time at Clapham Book Festival

CWA Diamond Dagger winner Simon Brett, OBE and author, barrister and Crown Court Judge Nicola Williams open the eight-day Clapham Book Festival with Crime Time, a discussion of Williams's fiction and her new book, Until Proven Innocent. Thriller wr...


Crime Time Roadshow

Join us for a criminally good evening as we swap stories and discuss what makes cop thrillers thrilling with Crime Fiction grandees Peter James, Simon Toyne, Graham Bartlett and William Shaw. Hosted by Crime Time FM’s Victoria Selman, host of On...


2023 winning story

How to Catch a Bullet in a Plate and Other Tricks to Astound - Judith O’Reilly He never performed the trick at a matinee show as he didn’t like to worry the children in the audience. At least there was that, Mrs Conway thought, as the red bloo...


Short story guide

Short story guide We accept short story submissions for the CRA website, to provide you with a platform to win over new readers and expand your fan base. It might also be useful to showcase your writing skills if you’re looking for a new agent or ...


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...


Bookshop of the Month – December 2021: Griffin Books

Griffin Books in Penarth is one of those shops writers love to be invited to. It’s run by the amazing Mel Griffin who bought the shop nine years ago and turned it into a real community hub – with brilliantly run book events. What inspired you ...


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