CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger

しーだぶりゅーえーいあんふれみんぐすてぃーるだがー

An annual award presented by the Crime Writers' Association (CWA) for the year’s outstanding thriller novel, sponsored by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.

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創設年: 2002
主催: Crime Writers' Association (CWA)
カテゴリー: ジャンル小説
選考方式: Recommendation
受賞対象: プロ
開催頻度: 年1回
発表時期: 7〜10月頃
賞のステータス: 活動中

説明

The CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger is a thriller novel award presented annually by the UK's Crime Writers' Association, sponsored by the Ian Fleming estate. It targets works fitting the broad definition of thriller (including spy novels, action/adventure, etc., but not limited thereto), with 'page-turner' quality—compelling readers to keep turning pages—being a key evaluation criterion.

賞品

主賞品: Ian Fleming Steel Dagger (trophy / honor)

選考情報

選考プロセス

段階	審査員	通過率	発表
Nomination (Submission)	Accepts nominations from publishers or rights holders; CWA confirms receipt	—	After submission period ends, CWA creates longlist internally
Shortlist Selection (Finalists)	CWA Selection Committee (varies by year)	—	Announced on CWA official site or press releases (e.g., around May each year)
Final Selection and Winner Determination	Final vote and deliberation by CWA Selection Committee	—	Winners announced via CWA announcements and events (often summer to autumn)

Nomination (Submission)

審査員 Accepts nominations from publishers or rights holders; CWA confirms receipt

発表 After submission period ends, CWA creates longlist internally

Shortlist Selection (Finalists)

審査員 CWA Selection Committee (varies by year)

発表 Announced on CWA official site or press releases (e.g., around May each year)

Final Selection and Winner Determination

審査員 Final vote and deliberation by CWA Selection Committee

発表 Winners announced via CWA announcements and events (often summer to autumn)

選考基準

"Makes you simply turn the pages" tension and pace (Ian Fleming standard)
Plot strength and structure
Character appeal and depiction
Story originality and suitability as thriller
Style, narrative quality, and readability

応募のヒント

推奨

Submit through publishers or official entry channels by the deadline
Attach promotional or recommendation text emphasizing thriller qualities (pace, tension, page-turner appeal)
Confirm publication date fits the specified period
Submit proofread final version with metadata (ISBN, publication date, etc.) clearly indicated

注意

Do not submit works far outside the genre (thriller suitability is crucial)
Unproofread/incomplete manuscripts or non-standard formats
Reprints or past works outside the target period (check entry requirements)

審査員から

Emphasizes Ian Fleming's words "one simply has to turn the pages" (= power to keep turning pages is key)
Evaluates pace, tension, and plot drive
High polish (structure, style, editing) favors selection