The Crime Writers’ Association

Andy Griffee – Canal Pushers

Canal Pushers author Andy Griffee will be speaking about his debut novel at Tenbury Wells Library, Worcestershire on Friday May 17th at 2pm. Canal Pushers is published by Orphans Publishing of Leominster and follows Jack Johnson, a divorced and unem...


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Welcome… To the Members' Area of the CWA website. Here you can download the latest Red Herrings, complete your author profile, read more about membership benefits, find local chapters, get advice on promoting your books, and much more. Use the ...


CrimeFest Returns

After lying fallow for two years, CrimeFest in Bristol is back! Nearly 150 authors, appearing on 44 panels, will be gathering with crime readers at the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, 12 – 15 May 2022. As always, there is something for everyone. Fr...


Healthy Minds for Creatives

Join us for an afternoon discussion about staying mentally healthy as a creative freelancer, hosted jointly with the Association of Illustrators. #HealthyMinds4Creatives   Chaired by Stewart Lucas from Mind in Greater Manchester, our panel inc...


Writers & Artists How To Get Published

Writers & Artists are delighted to be working with Denman College to bring a day of getting to grips with the practicalities of writing. The day includes: a two-hour writing workshop with an author of your choice; plenty of opportunity to network...


An Evening with Andy Griffee & Anita Bhalla

Waterstones Birmingham is delighted to welcome Andy Griffee, an 'exciting new voice in the world of crime fiction' whose debut novel Canal Pushers was published last month. The book is based on the canals and towpaths of Birmingham and its surroundin...


CWA Dagger Awards Dinner

Thursday 25 October Grange City Hotel, 8-14 Cooper's Row, London EC3N 2BQ 7pm - late   The publishing world gathers to celebrate the very best in crime writing. Whether your interest is professional or simply through a love of crime fiction ...


Crime Fiction: Past, Present, and Future with Simon Brett

Part of the Open Centre and Online CI Public Talks collection In conversation with OU's Bill Alder, detective fiction author Simon Brett will discuss crime fiction's past, present and future. Please join us on Wednesday 17 April from 13:00-14...


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Welcome… To the Members' Area of the CWA website. Here you can download the latest Red Herrings, complete your author profile, read more about membership benefits, find local chapters, get advice on promoting your books, and much more. Use the ...


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...



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