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Thank You to CWA Fall Charity Fundraiser Contributors
This year, CWA raised $1,811.00 for the non-profit organization, Indy Neighborhood Cats. The donation awardee was chosen by the CWA Conference Keynote Speaker, Dr. Randy Aronson. The donation will help support Indy Neighborhood Cat's TNR program, food pantry, and winter shelter program. Thank you to our award sponsors, PetSafe, Mau Pet, Wonderfold, and Red River Paper for fantastic prizes.
Announcing the 2025 Muse and Special Awards Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of this year's CWA Communications Contest Muse and Special Awards. There were so many excellent submissions, many of the judges' decisions were difficult. To see the 2024 works that rose to the top, go to the Muse and Special Awards Winners page.
The CWA Annual Conference Events
All workshop sessions from the CWA Conference events are available to conference tickets and will remain available through November 24, 2025. Read about the presenters and workshops, see photos from the event, and find answers to Frequently Asked Questions, on the Annual Conference page.
Conference Presenters and Workshops
We have assembled an exceptional group of presenters, and workshops are designed for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Sessions will help you find inspiration to write, successfully write to help cats; improve your writing craft; hook your readers, attract the attention of editors; make money in freelance, self-publish; develop PR goals; market your work; use AI effectively and ethically, speak more skillfully; and present with confidence on camera and in person. Read more about our amazing lineup at Conference Topics and Presenters.
The CWA Awards Ceremony
You can view the 2025 CWA Awards Banquet Ceremony, emceed by Britain’s own Clayton Payne, on the CWA’s YouTube channel, or find the link for the live event at Awards Banquet Ceremony page.
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Password for the Members Only Page
The password for the Members Only page of the CWA website was shared with members by email. If you did not receive your password, please contact the CWA president. Also, be sure you whitelist the CWA's URL (*@catwriters.com) so that CWA emails come to your Inbox.
Take Time to Browse the Members' Book Directory
CWA is extremely proud of our member authors and their publications. The Members’ Book Directory is a searchable database listing books by animal behaviorists, novelists, poets, short story writers, illustrators, and photographers whose works are sold through professional bookstores and online venues. Search the Book List and find your next cat book to read!
Members: If you’d like to submit your latest cat book, or if you have an update to an item in the directory, please fill out the submission form in the Members-Only Portal of the website.
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Images in CWA contest banner, L to R: books: Element 5 Digital on Pexels; newspapers: Brotin Biswas on Pexels; man typing on laptop: Pexels; artist with brushes: Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels; camera: Pixabay on Pexels; hand holding microphone: Pixabay on Pexels; video shoot: CoWomen on Pexels; podcast setup: George Milton on Pexels; Muse Medallion image: Cat Writers' Association, Inc.; black cat GIF: A_Lemay on Pixabay.
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