Contemporary Women’s Writing Association
A network for academics, postgraduates, writers and readers interested in and working on post-1970s women’s writing in all genres.
Registration Open
An interdisciplinary and global exploration of the role and impact of women’s writing, our 2025 conference is dedicated to the discussion of abroad range of women’s writing, including the popular and the literary; bestsellers and genres; poetry and prose; screen and script; writing for games and digital spaces; creative non-fiction; life-writing, biography, and memoir; and journalism and other forms of cultural production.
CWW Essay Prize 2026
Now open. Deadline 6 March 2026.
The journal of Contemporary Women’s Writing (Oxford University Press) is delighted to announce the launch of the 2026 Essay Prize, open to anyone currently registered for PhD study or within three years of completion.
CWWA members can access the recording of our information and advice event in the member area.
Join the Executive Committee
We are currently seeking volunteers for the following roles:
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Event officer
- Website officer
An opportunity to help steer the committee and develop your skills. Open to all, including PGRs.
Podcast: Writing Class
Featuring interviews with contemporary women writers including Isabel Waidner, Hannah Regel and Natasha Carthew.
Recent Events
Writing Articles for Journals
Seasoned journal editor Dr Kaye Mitchell offers her advice on writing journal articles and the editorial process at CWW.
Publishing Interviews
Insights and reflections on the process of publishing scholarly interviews in CWW from Hannah Spruce, Alicia Rouverol and Valerie O’Riordan.
CWWA x CWW Essay Prize
A must-watch for PGRs and ECRs thinking of applying to the prize this year or in future. Learn more about the prize and get advice from past judges and winners.