Crime Writers' Association
The Crime Writers' Association (CWA) is a writers' association in the United Kingdom. Founded by John Creasey in 1953, it is currently chaired by Peter James and claims 450+ members.
Membership is open to any author who has had one crime novel produced by a bona fide publisher (or at the discretion of the committee). It enables writers to contact each other, promotes crime writing with annual awards, and organises social events. It also supports writing groups, festivals and literary events with authors.
Rebecca Tope was the Crime Writers’ Association membership secretary of 2009, Christine Poulson took over for 2010.
Read more about Crime Writers' Association: Daggers, Anthologies
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