2017 CWA Conference a huge success
The Apex Waterloo Hotel in the historic city of Edinburgh was the setting for the 2017 CWA annual conference, which was well-attended, and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. In addition to the banquet and some fascinating and informative guest speakers,...
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 ...
Dagger in the Library 2017 Shortlist Announced
The shortlist of the CWA 2017 Dagger in the Library has been announced. The Dagger in the Library is a prize for a body of work by a crime writer that users of libraries particularly admire. It is one of the most prestigious crime writing awards in t...
Bursaries
Bursaries The Crime Writers’ Association offers a range of bursaries for both new and existing members, to help those whose financial circumstances might prevent them from joining the CWA, renewing their membership or attending events. The bursari...
CWA Daggers – Shortlists Announced
The Crime Writers’ Association announced the shortlists for this year’s Dagger awards for crime writing at an at an evening drinks reception held at Waterstones Piccadilly on Wednesday 26 July. The CWA Daggers, which are the probably the awards c...
CWA Presents: Walking Through a Crime Scene
Part 1 – 'Securing the Scene' with Graham Bartlett and Kate Bendelow Learn with the Crime Experts 22 April 7.30pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/SecureTheScene The CWA minds behind February's Blending Fact and Fiction have put together a thrilling three-...
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...
Countdown to Daggers Live!
Book lovers and crime fiction fans have a unique opportunity to watch the famed Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Daggers awards, live. Tickets are free, but limited. To book a place, visit: http://bit.ly/cwadaggers2021 The oldest awards in the genr...
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...
Screening of classic crime film Thief in Liverpool with talk
Dr Steven Powell will be giving an introductory talk before a special screening of Michael Mann's Thief (1981) at Picturehouse at FACT cinema in Liverpool on Saturday March 10th at 12 noon. It's a classic neo-noir film and is based on the very rare b...
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