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Mystery Writers of America - http://www.mysterywriters.org/
MWA helps negotiate contracts, watches developments in legislation and tax law, sponsors symposia and mystery conferences, and publishes books, including the Mystery Writer's Handbook. |
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Crime Writers of Great Britain - http://www.thecwa.co.uk/
A professional body which sets out to represent writers of crime fiction and non-fiction. |
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http://www.sistersincrime.org/ - http://www.sistersincrime.org/
The purpose of Sisters in Crime is "to combat discrimination against women in the mystery field, raise awareness of their contribution to the field, and promote the professional advancement of women who write mysteries." |
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A Mystery Lover's Notebook - http://www.cluelass.com
Links to markets, conventions and other resources for mystery writers. |
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Crime Writers of Canada - http://www.crimewriterscanada.com/
National association for professional practitioners of the crime writing genre. Includes newsletter, information on authors, awards, and links. |
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Bouchercon 2008: Charmed to Death - http://www.charmedtodeath.com/
In 2008 the annual event will be in Baltimore, Maryland, US. |
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Crime Fiction Dossier - http://www.crimefictionblog.com
David J. Montgomery is a writer and critic specializing in crime fiction. |
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American Crime Writers League - http://www.acwl.org/
Formed in the late 1980s by a group of writers who wanted a private forum for exchanging ideas. |
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Scene of the Crime Festival - http://www.sceneofthecrime.ca/
Annual gathering of mystery writers and readers celebrates the heritage of Wolfe Island, Ontario, as the birthplace of Grant Allen, Canada's first crime writer. |
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The Short Mystery Fiction Society - http://www.shortmystery.net/
Seeks to recognize writers and readers who promote and support short mysteries in the press, in other mystery organizations, and through awards. |
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Bouchercon 2007: Bearly Alive - http://www.bouchercon2007.com/
In Autumn 2007 the event will be in Anchorage, Alaska. |
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Murder She Writes - http://www.murdershewrites.com/
Thoughts, commentary and industry news from a group of women mystery writers. |
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The Mystery Writers' Forum - http://www.zott.com/mysforum/
Mystery writers and aspiring mystery authors who are sharing our trial, tribulations, research problems and triumphs on a supportive threaded bulletin board system. |
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Cops 'n Writers - http://www.copsnwriters.com
Consulting service for mystery writers who want to incorporate police procedures and culture into their writings. |
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Mystery Writers of America: Rocky Mountain Chapter - http://www.rockymountainmysterywriters.com/
Mystery writers, mystery books, up and coming authors, chapter news and events. |
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Forensic Science for the Mystery Writer - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/forensic_science_mystery_writer
Archive of a column designed to give a coherent explanation regarding different aspects of forensic science and crime scene investigation. |
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The Mysterious Writ - http://www.mysteriouswrit.org/
A mystery writers' group site. |
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Joan Hall Hovey - http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/joanhallhovey/note.html
Official site of suspense author Joan Hall Hovey with a note to inspire aspiring authors. |
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Crime Writers - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crimewriters/
A group for writers of crime fiction/ mysteries to share resources, information, law enforcement or criminal procedural and profiling ideas and research data for use in our books and other writing projects. |
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Blood at the Source - http://www.barbarafister.com//BloodattheSource.html
Tips for mystery writers on how to get the most out of libraries and the Web. Includes contemporary crime, criminal justice, and general research sources and strategies. By Barbara Fister. |