The Crime Writers’ Association

Join the CWA

Join the CWA Who can join? We offer full membership for those in the UK and overseas who have had published a full length work of crime fiction or non-fiction, and provisional membership for those who have a contract from a recognised publishing ho...


Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Equality and diversity monitoring The CWA is committed to ensuring that it is an inclusive organisation, open to all and reflective of the communities we serve, and that its events and communications are representative of, and welcoming to, al...


Bookshop of the Month – May 2022: Beccles Books

In conversation with Elly Griffiths  Beccles Books 1 Exchange House, Exchange Square, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9HH Tel: 01502 716806 https://www.facebook.com/becclesbooks/ It’s 11 years since Lee Mason founded Beccles Books. He had been work...


London Book Fair and Byte the Book

London Book Fair runs at Olympia this year from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 March. As a book-lover, it's always a fabulous event to visit, whether or not you have business there. http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/ Byte the Book also have a few seminars...


Tell us about an event

Tell us about your event Do you have an event – whether in-person, or online – coming up soon? Tell us about it here, and we’ll list it in our public Events section. Please tell us as much as you can about the event. The more you can tell u...


Video submission guide

Video submission guide We are not currently running a video series. But following the success of our YouTube member videos in 2020-21, we’ll be inviting you to send in themed videos again soon. Keep an eye on Red Herrings and members' email upd...


National Crime Reading Month

In June there are lots of events going on all over the country – author talks, panels, books signings – even a murder mystery evening. Where do you find out what’s going on in your neck of the woods? Go to www.crimereadingmonth.co.uk – it’s...


CrimeCon London

CrimeCon brings true crime to London on 20-22 September! In addition to talks by experts, media personalities, and more, enjoy a kick-off event on the 20th at the Alice Pub, a drinks reception at the same location on Saturday the 21st, and a wrap par...


Breakfast Byte – Facebook Ads: How Do You Promote To Generate Sales?

Breakfast Byte Facebook Ads workshop at the Groucho Club on Wednesday 30 January. Title: Facebook Ads: How Do You Promote To Generate Sales? Refreshments: A light breakfast is included in the ticket price. Speaker: This Byte the Book workshop will be...


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