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The Crime Writers’ Association currently have two competitions running.

One is the Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition, which ends on 29th February:

The Crime Writers' Association

The other, is the Debut Dagger Competition, which also ends on 29th February:

The Crime Writers' Association

Winning or being shortlisted is said to be a good way to attract the interest of literary agents and publishers.

The Crime Writers' Association

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