Writing Resources
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Resources that members have found helpful in their own personal journeys as writers.
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Indiana Writer's Center
At the Indiana Writers Center (IWC), we believe everyone has a unique story to tell; and our goal is simple: to help you tell it. For more than 30 years we have worked to foster a vibrant writing community in Indiana, providing education and enrichment opportunities for both beginning and accomplished writers. Midwest Writer's Workshop The mission of MWW is to nurture aspiring and accomplished writers to improve their craft and achieve their publishing goals in a welcoming community. Mystery Writers of America - Midwest Chapter Mystery Writers of America is the leading association for professional crime writers in the United States. Members of MWA include most major writers of crime fiction and non-fiction, as well as screenwriters, dramatists, editors, publishers, and other professionals in the field. |
Mystery Cover Designs by Teri Barnett
Teri is an Indianapolis-based cozy author and an award winning artist and she has combined those two talents into a cozy mystery cover design business. She also does book interior design/formatting and author 3D promos. Duotrope Find agents and publishers, track your submissions to publications Query Shark How To Write Query Letters ... or, really, how to revise query letters so they actually work Query Tracker Find agents, track queries that you've sent out, polish queries and view agent data. Editorial Freelance Association Find freelance editors, designers, copy writers, sensitivity readers, etc. Also lists the going rate for freelance work of various types. Reedsy.com Find and hire editors, designers or marketers who can help you get your book in shape. Crime Reads CrimeReads is a website where readers can find articles on the best writing from the worlds of crime, mystery, and thrillers. National New Play Network New Play Exchange The New Play Exchange ® is a streamlined script discovery and recommendation engine for the new play sector. NNPN is an alliance of non-profit theaters dedicated to the development, production, and continued life of new plays. |
Conferences & Events
See the Mystery & Writing Conferences events page for current conference dates.
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Magna Cum Murder Crime Writing Festival
Annually in October, Indianapolis In its 25th year, Magna’s reputation has spread globally since its association with CRIMEFEST, one of Great Britain’s most highly respected crime writing conferences. This collaboration, now in its fifth year, has brought crime fiction readers and writers from all corners of the world to the Columbia Club on Monument Circle each October for a weekend of panels, book signings, and camaraderie. |
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Bouchercon | World Mystery Convention
Annually in the Fall, various US cities
Bouchercon, the Anthony Boucher Memorial World Mystery Convention, is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction. It is named in honour of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher. The first Bouchercon took place in 1970 in Santa Monica, California.
Annually in the Fall, various US cities
Bouchercon, the Anthony Boucher Memorial World Mystery Convention, is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction. It is named in honour of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher. The first Bouchercon took place in 1970 in Santa Monica, California.
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Murder and Mayhem in Chicago
MMC is a one-day event featuring some of Chicago’s top mystery/crime writers and a few of their friends, too. This event is perfect for crime readers and librarians hoping to find new books to read and aspiring crime writers hoping to learn about the mystery community and writing and publishing careers.
MMC is a one-day event featuring some of Chicago’s top mystery/crime writers and a few of their friends, too. This event is perfect for crime readers and librarians hoping to find new books to read and aspiring crime writers hoping to learn about the mystery community and writing and publishing careers.
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Crimefest
Annually in the Spring, Bristol, UK
CRIMEFEST is a convention for people who like to read an occasional crime novel as well as for die-hard fanatics. Drawing top crime novelists, readers, editors, publishers and reviewers from around the world, it gives all delegates the opportunity to celebrate the genre in a friendly, informal and inclusive atmosphere.
Annually in the Spring, Bristol, UK
CRIMEFEST is a convention for people who like to read an occasional crime novel as well as for die-hard fanatics. Drawing top crime novelists, readers, editors, publishers and reviewers from around the world, it gives all delegates the opportunity to celebrate the genre in a friendly, informal and inclusive atmosphere.
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Malice Domestic | Cosy Mystery Convention
Annually in May, Bethesda, MD
Established in 1989, Malice Domestic™ is an annual fan convention in the metropolitan DC area that celebrates the traditional mystery, books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie. The genre is loosely identified as mysteries which contain no explicit sex, or excessive gore, or violence.
Annually in May, Bethesda, MD
Established in 1989, Malice Domestic™ is an annual fan convention in the metropolitan DC area that celebrates the traditional mystery, books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie. The genre is loosely identified as mysteries which contain no explicit sex, or excessive gore, or violence.