Members Christmas Party
Date: Thursday 15th December 2016 Time: 6pm onwards Venue: Goldsboro Books Offices, London This is the seasonal event where all the writer people go – the CWA Christmas Party! Being held at Goldsboro Books Offices in London, it is the perfect o...
Private: Debut Dagger Longlists Advice
For all entrants to the Debut Dagger 2022. The longlist will be announced by Chair of the Judges Leigh Russell at an event by our sponsors ProWritingAid on Weds 20 April at 5pm. For details of how to register for this free online event, please see...
Devon Anthology: 5 Local Authors, 5 Readings
On 8 October, from 6.30-8.30pm, First Draft Books presents: Devon Anthology: 5 Local Authors, 5 Readings. This event is free, and you can find more information here....
Libraries
Supporting libraries The places where many of us first discovered a love of books, and the places that for many form the centre of their reading experience, libraries are a national treasure. The CWA does not assume a political role – we leave tha...
On behalf of the late Seán Haldane – Book Launch with Music
Tea and Talk
It's World Mental Health Day on 10 October and the Mental Health Foundation are encouraging groups to get together for Tea and Talk sessions. When you’re more socially connected to family, friends, colleagues or your community, you’re happier, ph...
Debut Dagger Longlist Announcement
Each year, the Crime Writers' Association hosts the Daggers, our crime writing awards, which include the Debut Dagger. The award aims to support, promote, and celebrate crime writers of all kinds—both fiction and non-fiction—and of all ages, abil...
CRIME FICTION: EXTREME PLEASURES
Crime fiction is now the most popular genre of novel, with whole sections given over to it in bookshops. Crime dramas on TV, often based on book series, are a staple of the TV schedules. What makes it so popular? And how do writers bring off a sense ...
Litfest 2023
Lancaster's literature festival explores the best of contemporary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. This year's event will feature bestselling crime writer MW Craven amongst others. And the best thing is, the entire weekend is completely free! Can't m...
Reporter sleuths & crime fiction
Reporter Sleuths in Crime Fiction: Join crime author Fiona Veitch Smith in conversation with Warwickshire Libraries, Newcastle Libraries and the British Library. Warwickshire Libraries, in partnership with Newcastle Libraries and the British Libra...
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