Canada's professional association for crime writers!

Whether you're a professional or aspiring writer, or just want to connect with people who write and read crime, you'll find inspiration and support here.

Member Benefits


  • Promote your work to an international audience of booksellers, publishers, librarians, and readers through your listing in our Cool Canadian Crime Catalogue and to a global audience through our social media and YouTube channels.
  • Enjoy a discount on our Annual Awards of Excellence entry fee.
  • Network with fellow members, publishers, editors, reviewers, and booksellers.
  • Promote your work to over 5,000 visitors a month through our website's member bio pages, searchable database of members, and our events calendar where you can upload your book launches and events. 
  • Get industry news , articles and information relevant to crime writers in our member-only newsletter, The Inside Scoop.

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Join us Today!

Become a member of Crime Writers of Canada

Professionals
$140 / year
  • 2 years $224 (save $56 )

  • For published authors of books, novellas, short stories, plays, and non-fiction books/articles.
Associates
$95 / year
  • 2 years $152 (save $38 )

  • For writers and aspiring authors of crime books and stories, and professional authors who are not Canadian..
Supporters
$95 / year
  • 2 years $152 (save $38 )

  • For publishers, editors, agents, booksellers, librarians, and people who love to read crime writing..

Media & Events

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Podcasts on Crime Writing

CWC's weekly podcast for mystery and crime writers in Canada by Erik D'Souza.

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Professional Development Webinar Series

Members only. You must log in first.

Workshops with Halifax author donalee Moulton
Workshops with Halifax author donalee Moulton
donalee offers workshops (online and in person) on topics such as editing your work for clarity, crafting a successful synopsis, writing a strong query letter, and getting published. Upcoming Workshops Crafting a Successful Synopsis If...

CWC Interviews

Meet Winona Kent

Author Interviews with Bob Harris

If you love mystery, suspense and true crime, you'll want to meet our authors!
Meet Winona Kent

November 2024 interview

Award-winning author and CWC Chair Winona Kent has written eleven works of long fiction, including five mysteries featuring professional musician/amateur sleuth Jason (Davey) Figgis. Her latest is Bad Boy. She has also written many shorter...
Angela Douglas, Every Fall

CWC's weekly podcast

CWC's weekly podcast for mystery and crime writers in Canada by Erik D'Souza.
Angela Douglas, Every Fall

January 29, 2025

Angela Douglas is a Canadian author who lives in the Okanagan (British Columbia) with her husband and kids. She writes thrillers and creative nonfiction. When she isn’t working or hanging out with her family, she hides in her studio with...

Crime Writers of Canada, a national organization, acknowledges the 634 different First Nations, Inuit communities and Métis settlements that have a unique historical, cultural, spiritual and environmentally sustainable connection to the land that their people and ancestors have inhabited since time immemorial.

We recognize the contributions of all Indigenous peoples to the land, we commit to respecting the lands on which we live, and we recognize the contributions and historic importance of Indigenous peoples. We also share in the collective commitment to continued dialogue in pursuit of Truth and Reconciliation in our communities.