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The 32nd CWA Annual Conference was a wonderful success!
Word is that the 32nd CWA Annual Conference was a fabulous hit! Attendees shared that the event offered inspiring workshops, delightful mixers, meaningful connections, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate the creative community that makes CWA so special. Find a detailed workshop schedule and the Conference Program at CWA Conference Program.
The CWA Awards Gala Celebrates Cat Focused Creativity!
The 2026 CWA Communications Contest Awards Gala took place on November 7, celebrating excellence in cat-centered writing, photography, art, broadcasting, and more. Emcees Arden Moore and Casey the Safety Cat showcased the global talent that drives the CWA Communications Contest. Winners of the coveted Muse Medallions and special cash prizes will appear on the Contest Page on November 8.
Another Members-Only Exclusive: Relive CWA Milestones, Memories, Events, and Activities
Be sure to view our new photo-filled yearbooks! Each annual edition showcases members, recognizes our sponsors, highlights outreach efforts, and celebrates winners of the CWA Communications Contest. You’ll also find coverage of the CWA Communications Conferences, along with a meaningful In Memoriam section honoring the dear colleagues we have lost. Go to the CWA Annual Yearbook Page (sign in with your members-only password).
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Browse the Members' Book Directory
CWA is 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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Would you like to: Add your new book to the CWA Book List; have your news posted on the CWA's social media page; submit a post for the CWA Blog; obtain your CWA member badges; update your information for the CWA Member Directory; or join CWA discussion forums, private social media groups, and biweekly CWA Zoom events? Just log into the Members-Only Portal.
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Password for the Members Only Page
The password for the Members Only page of the CWA website has been updated for 2026 and shared with members by email. If you did not receive your password, please contact the CWA Secretary Jody Wallace. Also, be sure you whitelist the CWA's URL (*@catwriters.com) so that CWA emails come to your Inbox.
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