Dagger in the Library
Dagger in the Library The Dagger in the Library is a prize for a body of work by an established writer of crime fiction or non-fiction who has long been popular with borrowers from libraries. It also rewards authors who have supported libraries an...
Ian Rankin’s Top Six
Bestselling author Ian Rankin joins the Luke Deckard Show to discuss his all-time favourite books and albums and how they have influenced him over the years. Don't miss this free virtual event with CWA member Luke Deckard on 8 March 2023 at 7.30pm...
Noirwich Crime Writing Festival
The Noirwich Crime Writing Festival is the region’s largest annual celebration of crime writing and one of the fastest-growing literary festivals in the UK. Many incredible crime writers have attended the festival in recent years, including Val McD...
Book Launch: Dead on by Bryan Mason
On 20 November at 6:45pm, join author Bryan Mason for the launch of his new novel, Dead On! The event will take place at Holy Trinity, Bristol, BS8 4ST. This event is free....
Politics and Prose with Julie Anderson
In an age in which we are all citizen journalists and political commentators on social media and the political blog has found a place in the mainstream media in a way undreamed of thirty years ago, what place does political fiction have? The power s...
Member benefits
Member benefits CWA members enjoy a wide range of benefits and support, including promotion of their work and events to a large, engaged audience of readers; meeting and networking with other writers; inclusion in newsletters and social media posts;...
Christmas Books
Come along and hear Sue Moorcroft, Jules Wake, Susi Holliday and Chloe Mayer chat to Bibliomaniac about their Christmas titles. Ticket price includes a free drink and a goody bag. Books on sale on the evening and the authors will be signing books too...
CWA Anthology Launch and Christmas Party
Everyone is welcome to the CWA Christmas party and the launch of our brand new anthology Mystery Tour at Daunt Books, Cheapside on Wednesday Dec 6. The event starts at 6.30pm and ends around 8.30pm. The event is FREE (not £6 as previously announce...
Why Aren’t I a Number One Bestseller Yet? With Agent Caroline Hardman and Publisher/Author Phoebe Morgan
Author Event: Terry Green
On 14 February, join author Terry Green at the Plymouth Literary Festival! This event is free, and you can learn more here....
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