The Crime Writers’ Association

CrimeFest

CrimeFest, a veritable smorgasbord of who's who in crime writing, is a four-day-long festival held in Bristol May 19-22. For details please see the CrimeFest website. There's a mindblowing programme and all for a very reasonable fee. The CWA will b...


Cath Staincliffe discusses assisted dying in ‘The Kindest Thing’

Women in the Law UK Bookclub, online on Friday 5 November at 7pm. Bestselling author Cath Staincliffe discusses her cutting edge novel, The Kindest Thing in an online book club event hosted by Barrister at Law, author and founder of Women in the La...


Scottish Chapter Lunch, June 17

Scottish Chapter lunch, Friday, 17th June. We will be meeting in Browns, 1, George Square, Glasgow at 12.30. Last time there was brilliant fun so hope lots of you come out to play again… Let Alex know asap for numbers....


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...


Margery Allingham Short Story Competition 2014 Shortlist announced

The shortlisted authors for the CWA Margery Allingham Short Story Competition 2014 have been announced. They are: Stuart McLean Alexandar Altman Alan Orchard Gail Williams Paul Curd Helena Edwards Ian White David Buckley Susi ‘SJI’ Holliday Mart...


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...


CWA Debut Dagger Longlist Announced

We are delighted to announce the long list for the CWA Debut Dagger 2015.                     The longlisted authors are: Kate Evans The Art of the Imperfect Nige...


CWA Dagger Awards – Shortlist

The Crime Writers’ Association has unveiled the shortlisted authors for five categories in the 2015 Dagger awards during an official reception at this year’s CRIMEFEST in Bristol.   Authors, publishers and delegates assembled to hear the Dag...


The Entry Process

The Entry Process There are four kinds of Dagger, differentiated by how they are nominated. See below for an explanation of the different entry processes, and who may nominate for each Dagger. Please do not hesitate to contact the Dagger Liaison Or...


CWA Margery Allingham Short Story Competition – Short List Announced

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the CWA Margery Allingham Short Story Competition: Lesley Mace for Game Over Ruth Moore for River Endings Clare Littleford for A Short Walk on a Long Pier Mike Ripley for Ealing Comedy Christopher Fowler...


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