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 […]
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
Mystery Writers of America is hosting a Summer Reading Giveaway of this year’s two anthologies.
Here’s some information about a fun contest run by our fellow chapter out west: The 4th Annual RMMWA Six-Word Mystery Contest. Using only six words, write a mystery that fits one of five categories: Cozy, Hard-Boiled/Noir, Police Procedural, Romance/Lust and Thriller. Six dollars to enter one category, or submit to all five for $10. Complete information will be posted at www.rmmwa.org on Sept.
