Mystery Writers of America

Mystery Writers of America is an association of American crime writer. It was founded on 26 March 1945 by the writers Anthony Boucher, Brett Halliday, Clayton Rawson and Lawrence Treat in New York City and represents authors of all kinds of literature that have to do with crime - fiction and nonfiction, and screenplays for all media.

Objectives of the Association are to promote the interests of crime writers, to improve the image of the genre and give the members the opportunity to stimulating exchange. Mystery Writers of America is particularly known for the various awards that the association is distinguished publications in the crime section:

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  • The Edgar Allan Poe Award (often referred to briefly Edgar, named after Edgar Allan Poe ) is an award for the best publication of last year. He is currently awarded in up to thirteen categories.
  • The Ellery Queen award is given in honor of writing teams and outstanding individual personalities.
  • The Grand Master Award is awarded for an outstanding thriller writers life's work.
  • The Mary Higgins Clark Award is given for the work, which continues the tradition of Mary Higgins Clark most faithfully.
  • The Raven Award is awarded for outstanding services to crime literature, which were not provided by authors.
  • The Robert L. Fish Memorial Award is awarded for the best short story of a crime not previously published American authors.
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