How To Start Your Novel – a step-by-step guide by Cal Moriarty
If you are thinking of entering the Debut Dagger next year then bookmark this blog as, over the next few months, I’ll be providing you with all the key elements you need as you start writing your first novel. Right now you may be feeling a littl...
Walking Tour: Agatha Christie’s London
Explore London locations with connections to Agatha Christie, including homes and luxury hotels. This event is free, but booking is essential. You can do that here. ...
“Killing People for Fun and Profit” a guest lecture by Val McDermid
The Literary Leicester Festival welcomes bestselling author Val McDermid cto Leicester discuss her writing, her inspirations and the fatal attraction of crime fiction. CWA Diamond Dagger recipient, Val McDermid, has sold over 15 million books to d...
Author Event: Daniella Barnett (USA)
Join author Daniella Barnett at The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City! This event is free, but if you'd like to pre-order a signed copy of Daniella's latest book, Secrets Lie in Wait to pick up at the event, you can do so here....
‘How to write a novel to trade standard’ by Helen Corner-Bryant of Cornerstones Literary Consultancy
“I’m entering the Debut Dagger Competition and now I have to write and edit my novel to trade submission standard! Where do I start?” When you enter the Debut Dagger you don’t have to have a completed first draft. However, in taking ...
Diamond Crime @ Narbeth Museum
Diamond Crime at Chapter One Saturday 15th October 2022 Authors from the new indie Welsh crime publisher, Diamond Crime, will be visiting Chapter One the Bookshop, Narberth Museum. 11am to 12pm Creating Characters a workshop with Jacqueline Ha...
Crime Readers
Crime readers The Crime Writers’ Association supports, promotes and celebrates crime writing from across the globe. We’re proud to be a thriving, growing community with a membership encompassing authors of all ages and at all stages of their car...
Private: CWA announces new Treasurer
Belatedly (but no less importantly) we are delighted to announce Andrew Subramaniam as the CWA Honorary Treasurer. Andrew Subramaniam is a partner in HW Fisher & Company’s media group. As well as advising numerous authors and journalists, he ha...
Tea and Talk
It's World Mental Health Day on 10 October and the Mental Health Foundation are encouraging groups to get together for Tea and Talk sessions. When you’re more socially connected to family, friends, colleagues or your community, you’re happier, ph...
Debut Dagger Longlist Announcement
Each year, the Crime Writers' Association hosts the Daggers, our crime writing awards, which include the Debut Dagger. The award aims to support, promote, and celebrate crime writers of all kinds—both fiction and non-fiction—and of all ages, abil...
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