Leon B. Burstein scholarship available to help you finish a mystery
Looking for funds to support travel, classes, conferences or research? The Leon B. Burstein/MWA-NY Scholarship can help you complete your work of mystery. More information is available here. The deadline is Oct. 10.
Mystery Writers of America announces Lilian Jackson Braun Cozy Mystery Award
Mystery Writers of America announces the establishment of the Lilian Jackson Braun Award for the best full-length, contemporary cozy mystery published by an MWA-approved publisher. This annual award comes with a $2,000 prize as the result of a generous endowment to MWA by the late Lilian Jackson Braun, who died in 2011 at the age of 97. Braun was the New
CrimeConn: The End of the World as We Knew It runs June 4 at Ferguson Library
CrimeConn: The End of the World as We Knew It will run all day June 4 at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut, with Tess Gerritsen as keynote speaker. Your key links: The full program Register to attend in person Register to attend online via Zoom
MWA New York Mix and Mingle Brunch: June 11
Registration is now open for our member luncheon on Saturday, June 11. Join us from noon to 2 p.m. at The Playwright Irish Pub in NYC. Register here.
Author Rick Helms talks forensic psychology in SEMWA Zoom program
What does it take to be a forensic psychologist? Join SEMWA for their 2nd Monday Gathering, this coming Monday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. EDT to find out. Their own Rick Helms will discuss the major duties of the field and more. Helms is a retired college professor and forensic psychologist. He has been nominated eight times for the SMFS
MWA Northwest virtual workshop focused on craft
Invest in yourself and your writing. Join a mini-conference May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pacific time. Jessica Brody on Save the Cat fundamental beats Leslie Budewitz on Setting the Scene Simon Wood on Managing Point of View $25 for MWA members; $50 for non-member Details, schedule, and registration here.
MWA giveaway: 10 copies of ‘How to Write a Mystery’
To celebrate the paperback edition of Mystery Writers of America’s handbook, “How to Write a Mystery,” on April 12, we’re also giving away ten copies of the 2021 hardback. “How to Write a Mystery” received glowing reviews and award nominations, with its wisdom and tips on the writing craft from seventy top MWA writers. (You can also order a copy
Norcal Chapter offers tutorial on Amazon Ads for Authors
An invitation for our members from the Norcal Chapter of Mystery Writers of America: Please join MWA Norcal for a Tutorial on Amazon Ads for Authors by Janet Margot. By the end of this session, you will: Know how to access ads, whether you’re traditionally or indie published Understand how ads intersect with your organic sales Have next steps to
Need a mentor? MWA-NY chapter pros are standing by
The 2022 MWA-NY Mentor Program officially opens on March 10! The MWA-NY Mentor Program Committee invites members of the New York Chapter of MWA, unpublished and published, to submit their work for critique by an active member of the chapter. This is a valuable member benefit. Here are the program essentials: Submit the first 35 pages of a manuscript, or one or two short stories up
SEMWA Zoom meeting: Writing Authentic Police Procedurals with Brian Thiem
When: Monday, March 14Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Southeast MWA Chapter Zoom. Free but registration required. Brian Thiem is the author of “Red Line,” “Thrill Kill,” and “Shallow Grave.” In his previous life, he spent 25 years with the Oakland Police Department, much of it working homicide, and retired as a lieutenant. He’s also an Iraq War veteran, retiring from the Army
Watch video of March chapter meeting: Crime Craft discussion on characters
View the entire Zoom meeting held March 2, the first in the new Crime Craft series.
Crime Craft: MWA-NY’s new free-wheeling discussions begin with creating characters
Moderator Gary Ross describes Crime Craft as a series of free-wheeling discussions about the craft of writing mysteries. They will be scheduled as chapter meetings throughout 2022. Mark your calendar for topic number one: The Art of Creating People on March 2 at 6 p.m. This meeting will be held via Zoom.
SoCal MWA to hold virtual writing sprints Wednesdays in March
Each Wednesday in March, SoCal MWA is holding virtual writing sprints beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). All MWA members are invited. The hosts are Sarah M. Chen and Holly West, with occasional special guests. The sprints will take place on Zoom and last about 30 minutes. The hosts will speak for a few minutes, and members can
MWA Norcal presents: Self-Publishing Demystified for Mystery Writers
Discover the secrets of self-publishing success in this Zoom seminar from MWA Norcal on Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. PT with Howard VanEs, president of Let’s Write Books, Inc. In this online presentation you will learn: Advantages and benefits of self-publishing Options for self-publishing Key steps in the process Formats and distribution Avoiding common mistakes Getting the help you need