Horror Writers Association
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Formation
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1985
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Type
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Non-profit
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Headquarters
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New York
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Members
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over 1250
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President
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Rocky Wood
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Website
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.org.horrorwww
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The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is a worldwide non-profit organization of professional writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting the interests of
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HWA's official web site
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All About HWA
External links
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^ "What Is The Horror Writer's Association?". HWA Website. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
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^ http://www.horror.org/aboutus.htm#wiater
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^ http://www.horror.org/awards/stokers.htm
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^ http://www.horror.org/awards/hwaawards.htm
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^ "HWA Books". HWA Website. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
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^ "HWA's Presidents". HWA Website. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
References
See also
Presidents
Contents
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Presidents 1
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See also 2
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References 3
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External links 4
Since 1990, HWA has produced a series of anthologies edited by a few of the more prestigious members and published in hardcover, mass-market or trade paperback by various publishers. Most have also had signed, limited hardcover editions. These anthologies present new stories by the members of the Horror Writers Association. In addition, in 1997 HWA produced a volume of essays on the craft of horror writing, On Writing Horror: A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association, edited by Mort Castle, with contributions from dozens of well-known HWA members. In 2006, an updated and revised version was issued. Their latest series of anthologies, Blood Lite, collects darkly humorous tales.[5]
HWA sponsors the annual Bram Stoker Awards for superior achievement in Horror and Dark fantasy. HWA also presents an annual Lifetime Achievement Award to as many as three living people who have made significant contributions to the writing of Horror and Dark fantasy over the course of a lifetime.[3] There are also a number of service Awards, including the Specialty Press Award and the Silver Hammer Award.[4]
One of HWA's mission's is to encourage public interest in and foster an appreciation of quality horror and dark fantasy literature. To that end, HWA offers information on their Web site, they sponsor or take part in occasional public readings and lectures. They also maintain an official presence at many fan-based horror and fantasy conventions, such as the Bram Stoker Awards® Weekend, World Fantasy Convention and the World Horror Convention.
HWA now has members and regional chapters throughout North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Russia, and Asia, which led to the current name of the organization.
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