Crime & Mystery Writers Associations
Here is a list of associations that support crime & mystery writers.
Listed in no specific order.
Mystery Writers of America
mysterywriters.org
Mystery Writers of America is the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime-writing field, aspiring crime writers, and those who are devoted to the genre. MWA is dedicated to promoting higher regard for crime writing and recognition and respect for those who write within the genre. We provide scholarships for writers, sponsor MWA Literacy programs, sponsor symposia and conferences, present the Edgar® Awards, and conduct other activities to further a better appreciation and higher regard for crime writing.
The Crime Writers’ Association – CWA
thecwa.co.uk
The CWA promotes, supports and celebrates crime writing, and writers of all crime fiction and non-fiction from across the globe. We’re proud to be a growing, thriving community with membership encompassing authors of all ages and at every stage of their careers.
International Association of Crime Writers
www.crimewritersna.org
The International Association of Crime Writers is an organization of professional writers who have formed national branches in order to encourage communication among writers of all nationalities and to promote crime writing as an influential and significant art form. We support the translation of crime writing into other languages and we speak with a strong voice to defend authors against censorship and other forms of tyranny.
American Crime Writers League
acwl.org
The American Crime Writers League was formed in the late 1980s as a private forum for exchanging ideas, complaining about almost everything, and trying to understand this decidedly wacky business. Robert Randisi is also the founder of The Private Eye Writers of America.
The Private Eye Writers of America
privateeyewriters.com
The Private Eye Writers of America (PWA) is an organization devoted to Private Eye fiction. The aim of the organization is to support and further the private eye genre. One of our original goals was to elevate the P.I. story from a sub-genre of the mystery to a genre of its own, and we feel we have been successful in that. The Private Eye Writers of America announce the Shamus Award winners.
Sisters in Crime
sistersincrime.org
Sisters in Crime is the premier crime writing association focused on equity and inclusion in our community and in publishing. Founded in 1986 to represent and advocate for women crime writers, we celebrate and honor this history with our name while we continue to work for all who share our commitment to and love for a vibrant, inclusive community. Our 4,500+ members enjoy access to tools to help them learn, grow, improve, thrive, reinvent if necessary.