The Debuts
Read our blog posts from those who entered the Debut Dagger in the past. Were they successful? Did they get published? Their experiences might inspire you to enter the competition or provide handy tips.
Join the Debuts for special newsletters coming up to Debut Dagger deadline time.
You’ll also receive the CRA Newsletter and bi-monthly Case Files ezine, crammed with info for crime readers and writers.
What Happened When I Won the Debut Dagger by Shelley Burr
Debut Dagger Webinar 11 November with ProWritingAid
How to Write Crime, Thriller and Mystery – 6 Nov, Online Event
Joffe Books New Publication Prize for Crime Writers of Colour
Shortlist Revealed Thursday 20 May
Debut Dagger Longlists (NB change of time) and Crime Writer’s Week
Announcement dates for Debut Dagger 2021
Opening Windows, by John Kennedy
Third time lucky with the Debut Dagger, by Anna Caig
What if? by D B Carew
How Entering the Debut Dagger Led to Gold, by M W Craven – Winner of the CWA Gold Dagger 2019
