Western Writers of America

The Western Writers of America are a writers' association, which was founded in 1953 with the aim to promote the Western literature. Was founded, the association mainly of authors who wrote traditional Western history. However, he grew quickly, which meant that soon nonfiction writers, historians and other writers who deal with Western themes only marginally, Member were.

Currently (2005), the association has over 500 members. Once a year, a conference, usually in the western USA. The association awards the Spur Awards, which are awarded annually since 1953 and that for the best novel, the best novella or long story, the best novel in paperback, the best short story and the best non-fiction book. There are other prizes for biographies, youth books, screenplays and films.

The association publishes the journal Roundup Magazine.