Writing is often a solitary pursuit, but refining your manuscript shouldn’t be. We are thrilled to officially announce the launch of the CWC Club Critique Program, a new member-exclusive initiative designed to help you sharpen your craft, find your rhythm, and get your work submission-ready.
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is pleased to announce the Shortlists for the 2026 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing.
We are thrilled to announce that Crime Writers of Canada will be sponsoring Bouchercon Calgary 2026!
John L. Hill is a retired criminal and prison law lawyer. He taught correctional law at the Queen's and University of Windsor Law Schools. But in private practice, he dealt with some of Canada's most notorious criminals as well as with some of Canada's best prosecutors and defence lawyers. In…
On Friday, June 5th to Sunday June 7th, 2026, the Toronto International Festival of Authors is hosting MOTIVE, an annual festival focused on crime and mystery. Taking place at Victoria College, University of Toronto, this three-day weekend festival will celebrate writers from Canada and across the…
CWC is heading to the Toronto Indie Author Conference (April 18–19)
Applications for our new Mentorship Program are officially open!
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April 2026 interview
Bob Harris is a Vancouver-based writer, book promoter, publicist, event producer, and Associate member of CWC. His background is in the music industry, professional sports entertainment technology, and corporate governance of private and...
April 30, 2026
Joel Nedecky is nominated for Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell, with a $1000 prize. Erik D'Souza interviews Joel Nedecky, a Winnipeg school teacher and author of The Broken Detective (published by Run Amok Crime). The...
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