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- EIN 13-5546742
- (212) 888-8171
- 1140 Broadway Rm 1507 New York NY 10001-7503 USA
- www.mysterywriters.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Professional Societies & Associations
Mission: Mystery writers of america ("mwa") is the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, and those who are devoted to the genre. Mwa is dedicated to promoting higher regard for crime writing and recognition and respect for those who write within the genre. We provide scholarships for writers, sponsor mwa literacy, sponsor mwa university, symposia and conferences, present the edgar awards, and conduct other activities to further a better appreciation and higher regard for crime writing. Mwa also works to educate writers and those who aspire to write regarding their rights and interests, and to make writers and readers aware of matters which may affect crime writing through legislation, publishing industry practices, judicial decisions, or in other ways.
Programs: Edgar awards - annual edgar awards dinner grants awards to authors honoring their excellence in books, short stories, media and lifetime achievement.
mwa university and symposiums/workshops - workshops, seminars (including mwa university) and conferences run for members and non-members for promotional and informational purposes. Programs also devoted to the mystery genre; sponsors literary events featuring readings from noted crime writers. Sponsors programs to advance literacy using the donated services of writers who act as readers, mentors and spokespeople in public libraries and schools around the us.
the mystery writers of america website has many services for members which are helpful in building and sustaining their writing careers via education (like mwa university), national conferences, newsletters and publicity. The website also is the portal for everything related to the edgar awards, from the history to award submissions to upcoming events. The third degree, our national newsletter, is distributed monthly to the membership and includes articles about the business of writing, the genre, and the organization.