Links to markets, conventions and other resources for mystery writers.

Formed in the late 1980s by a group of writers who wanted a private forum for exchanging ideas.

Tips for mystery writers on how to get the most out of libraries and the Web. Includes contemporary crime, criminal justice, and general research sources and strategies.

Consulting service for mystery writers who want to incorporate police procedures and culture into their writings.

A group for writers of crime fiction/ mysteries to share resources, information, law enforcement or criminal procedural and profiling ideas and research data for use in our books and other writing projects.

National association for professional practitioners of the crime writing genre. Includes newsletter, information on authors, awards, and links.

A professional body which sets out to represent writers of crime fiction and non-fiction.

A vibrant community writing group based in Brisbane, Australia.

Archive of a column designed to give a coherent explanation regarding different aspects of forensic science and crime scene investigation.

Official site of suspense author Joan Hall Hovey with a note to inspire aspiring authors.

Club for mystery writers to chat and share ideas.

MWA helps negotiate contracts, watches developments in legislation and tax law, sponsors symposia and mystery conferences, and publishes books, including the Mystery Writer's Handbook.

Mystery writers, mystery books, up and coming authors, chapter news and events. Rocky Mountain Chapter.

Links to feature interviews and articles, members and their books, chapter activities, the annual Sleuth Fest conference in March, and favorite links.

Provides writers of both fiction and nonfiction with knowledge, resources and information through shared networking on police methods and sources.

Annual gathering of mystery writers and readers celebrates the heritage of Wolfe Island, Ontario, as the birthplace of Grant Allen, Canada's first crime writer.

The purpose of Sisters in Crime is "to combat discrimination against women in the mystery field, raise awareness of their contribution to the field, and promote the professional advancement of women who write mysteries."

An organization founded to combat discrimination against women in the mystery field. Internet chapter.

A mystery writers' group site.

Mystery writers and aspiring mystery authors who are sharing our trial, tribulations, research problems and triumphs on a supportive threaded bulletin board system.

Links to resources for research for mystery and crime writers.

An online netletter/ezine for readers and writers of mystery fiction in the short form. Contains articles on the writer's craft, writing markets, scam alerts, history of the mystery, and announcements.

Articles on true crime and tips on writing true crime.

Internet resources for detective and mystery fiction.