Capital Crime Writers (CCW) is a non-profit mystery writing organization located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1988 by Linda Wiken and Audrey Jessup.
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CCW has 90 members.
Monthly meetings include presentations from expert guest speakers on topics related to crime or the craft of writing. Authors who have presented at the December meeting include Louise Penny, Vicki Delany, and Maureen Jennings.
CCW issues a monthly newsletter, The Purloined Newsletter, which contains articles and information for mystery writers and mystery fans. The newsletter is available on the website.
Annual Short Story Contest
CCW sponsors the annual Capital Crime Writer's short story contest for the Audrey Jessup award. Deadline for submissions is April 1. The contest is open to the National Capital Region and CCW members regardless of location.
Organization
CCW is run by 6 executive board members. A slate of candidates is offered every year for elections at the Annual General Meeting in May.
2011 Executive board members and committee members include:
Past Presidents include Barbara Fradkin (writer) and Brenda Chapman (writer).