MWA Stands with the WGA

On May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. “Writers are facing the most comprehensive assault on compensation and working conditions that they have seen in a generation,” the WGA stated. “The studios have taken advantage of the transition to streaming to underpay entertainment industry workers, including writers in every area of work. Like too many working […]

MWA-NY introduces Central Jersey get-together

Our chapter includes many members who are unable to attend MWA-NY events in Manhattan. Therefore, we’d like to offer a get-together in New Jersey. On Saturday, June 24, from 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., all MWA-NY chapter members are invited to a no-cost Meet-and-Greet in Bridgewater Library at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. This is close to Route 287 and about a half hour from Princeton, Woodbridge

Win your way to Writers Police Academy

I have some great news to share. Founder Lee Lofland is offering the New York chapter of MWA two free registrations to the Writers Police Academy, to be held June 8-11 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Details of the Academy are here: Law enforcement and forensics training event for writers Travel, hotel and meals are not included in the offer, but

MWA-NY Mentor Program closes April 1

The 2023 MWA-NY Mentor Program is open March 1 to April 1. We invite all members of the New York Chapter of MWA to submit their work. One of last year’s mentees wrote: “(My Mentor) had some wonderful insights, questions and suggestions. Her advice is much appreciated. It will be extremely helpful in making my book more compelling, suspenseful and

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

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