Short Story Dagger
Short Story Dagger This award is for any crime short story first published in the UK in English during the Judging Period, whether on its own or within an anthology or collection. Upon publication it must have been for sale to the public, either in ...
Historical Dagger
Historical Dagger This award is for the best historical crime novel, first published in the UK in English during the judging period, set in any period up to 50 years prior to the year in which the award will be made. For novels that involve passages...
Booksellers
Supporting booksellers The CWA strongly believe in the value of bricks-and-mortar booksellers, both independents and chains, and work to support and encourage their work. We do this in several ways: By fostering communication and cooperation...
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...
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...
Dagger for the Best Crime & Mystery Publisher
Dagger for the Best Crime & Mystery Publisher This prestigious Dagger (often referred to as simply the “Publisher’s Dagger”) is awarded annually to the Best Crime and Mystery Publisher of the Year. Publishers and specific imprints are n...
Kate Ellis will be speaking at South Molton Library
On 6 September 2018 at 6.30pm, Kate will be speaking at South Molton Library, Devon EX36 3BU. Kate will be talking about her writing and her books, particularly her new trilogy set in the aftermath of the Great War and her latest Wesley Peterson nov...
CWA Conference 2023 – Booking Form
CWA Conference 2023 - Booking Form York Conference 2023 - gala dinner is FULL! Although a month before registration deadline, our annual get together - this year in York - has proved hugely popular. As a result, places for our Saturday night gala d...
Conferences
CWA ConferenceYork Conference 2023 - gala dinner is FULL! Although a month before registration deadline, our annual get together - this year in York - has proved hugely popular. As a result, places on our Saturday night gala dinner are now full. How...
CWA Dagger Awards Terms and Conditions of Entry
CWA Daggers Terms and Conditions of Entry Three categories of people can nominate a title for the CWA Daggers. Approved publishers Traditionally published authors whose book or title is published (not merely distributed) in the UK ...
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