See below for blogs about our prestigious competition, the Debut Dagger. There’ s more about the competition itself on the Debut Dagger page.
Check out our Crime Writing Tips page for hints and how-tos from authors and editors. And see Criminal Critiques for help with your own writing – critiques and editing.
My name is Amy Durant and I am the editorial director for Sapere Books. Sapere Books is a relatively new, digital-first publisher. We have had a lot of success with both contemporary and historical crime series, and we are keen to hear from new write...
How Entering the Debut Dagger Led to Gold, by M W Craven – Winner of the CWA Gold Dagger 2019 
Returning to writing – shortlisted Debut Dagger writer J. Huw Evans tells how life got in the way of writing 
What a Difference a Dagger Makes: Debut Dagger winner Bill Crotty tells of doors that have opened since the award 
Trust your gut: how a Debut Dagger longlisting led to a publishing deal 
Winning the Debut Dagger by C J Carver 
Into the River: how a last-minute decision led to an award-winning bestseller, by Mark Brandi 
It all began with the Daggers… by Victoria Selman 
Debut Dagger Adds Polish to Any Writer’s Resumé by Jayne Barnard 
How To Increase Book Sales: 16 Ways