Quebec Writers' Federation
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Supporting, connecting, and inspiring Quebec writers
The 2026 Pyramid Campaign to support the Writers in the Community (WIC) program is now on!
Help make a real difference in a young person's life. The deadline to support the campaign is May 15. Learn more and donate at qwf.org/pyramid-campaign.🔗
Help make a real difference in a young person's life. The deadline to support the campaign is May 15. Learn more and donate at qwf.org/pyramid-campaign.🔗
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The 2026 Pyramid Campaign to support the Writers in the Community (WIC) program is now on!
Help make a real difference in a young person's life. The deadline to support the campaign is May 15. Learn more and donate at qwf.org/pyramid-campaign.🔗
Help make a real difference in a young person's life. The deadline to support the campaign is May 15. Learn more and donate at qwf.org/pyramid-campaign.🔗
Bring fun back into your craft with CREATIVE PLAY FOR WRITERS, an 8-week workshop focused on hands-on experimentation. Register online or in person. 👇️
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Bring fun back into your craft with CREATIVE PLAY FOR WRITERS, an 8-week workshop focused on hands-on experimentation. Register online or in person. 👇️
🚨 Scholarship opportunity for #BIPOCwriters! 🚨
We still have Fresh Pages Scholarships to award for the Spring 2026 Workshop season. Each scholarship covers the full cost of registering for one of our workshops and a free one-year membership in QWF. Open to BIPOC applicants. qwf.org/activities/p...
We still have Fresh Pages Scholarships to award for the Spring 2026 Workshop season. Each scholarship covers the full cost of registering for one of our workshops and a free one-year membership in QWF. Open to BIPOC applicants. qwf.org/activities/p...
Fresh Pages Workshop Scholarships for Underrepresented Writers and Playwrights - Quebec Writers' Federation
The Fresh Pages Workshop Scholarships are designed to help aspiring writers and playwrights who are … More info Read more
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February 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
🚨 Scholarship opportunity for #BIPOCwriters! 🚨
We still have Fresh Pages Scholarships to award for the Spring 2026 Workshop season. Each scholarship covers the full cost of registering for one of our workshops and a free one-year membership in QWF. Open to BIPOC applicants. qwf.org/activities/p...
We still have Fresh Pages Scholarships to award for the Spring 2026 Workshop season. Each scholarship covers the full cost of registering for one of our workshops and a free one-year membership in QWF. Open to BIPOC applicants. qwf.org/activities/p...
Introducing: The 2026 QWF Mentorship Pairs!
From February to May, seven emerging writers and one emerging translator will work with their mentors to make the transition to the next stage of their careers, culminating in a public reading in June.
See the pairs 👉️ qwf.org/announcing-t...
From February to May, seven emerging writers and one emerging translator will work with their mentors to make the transition to the next stage of their careers, culminating in a public reading in June.
See the pairs 👉️ qwf.org/announcing-t...
Announcing: The 2026 QWF Mentorship Pairs - Quebec Writers' Federation
Meet the mentors and mentees of the 2026 QWF Mentorship Program!
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February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Introducing: The 2026 QWF Mentorship Pairs!
From February to May, seven emerging writers and one emerging translator will work with their mentors to make the transition to the next stage of their careers, culminating in a public reading in June.
See the pairs 👉️ qwf.org/announcing-t...
From February to May, seven emerging writers and one emerging translator will work with their mentors to make the transition to the next stage of their careers, culminating in a public reading in June.
See the pairs 👉️ qwf.org/announcing-t...
🚨#FreelanceWriting workshop! 🚨
Are you looking to earn a living from your writing? Don't miss Hustle Life Balance with Shanthony Exum, a one-day #workshop that will help you avoid common freelancing mistakes to build a profitable—and sustainable—career as a freelancer. 👇
https://ow.ly/15kq50Y6bqU
Are you looking to earn a living from your writing? Don't miss Hustle Life Balance with Shanthony Exum, a one-day #workshop that will help you avoid common freelancing mistakes to build a profitable—and sustainable—career as a freelancer. 👇
https://ow.ly/15kq50Y6bqU
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
🚨#FreelanceWriting workshop! 🚨
Are you looking to earn a living from your writing? Don't miss Hustle Life Balance with Shanthony Exum, a one-day #workshop that will help you avoid common freelancing mistakes to build a profitable—and sustainable—career as a freelancer. 👇
https://ow.ly/15kq50Y6bqU
Are you looking to earn a living from your writing? Don't miss Hustle Life Balance with Shanthony Exum, a one-day #workshop that will help you avoid common freelancing mistakes to build a profitable—and sustainable—career as a freelancer. 👇
https://ow.ly/15kq50Y6bqU
You're invited to our #LunchAndLearn with Confabulation, Montreal's true-tale storytelling series! If you're interested in storytelling, don't miss it. Free and open to all. Register to get the Zoom link. 👇
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January 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
You're invited to our #LunchAndLearn with Confabulation, Montreal's true-tale storytelling series! If you're interested in storytelling, don't miss it. Free and open to all. Register to get the Zoom link. 👇
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Warm yourself up amid the cold snap with readings by environmental writers! This free public reading takes place tomorrow, January 24th, 5–8 pm, at Hôtel Gault in Old Montreal. Five open mic spots available at the door! https://www.nature-culture.net/montrealreading
January 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Warm yourself up amid the cold snap with readings by environmental writers! This free public reading takes place tomorrow, January 24th, 5–8 pm, at Hôtel Gault in Old Montreal. Five open mic spots available at the door! https://www.nature-culture.net/montrealreading
We're #hiring!
Quist—QWF's literary journal featuring the poetry and prose of Quebecers aged 14–21— is seeking an Indigenous editor to help build meaningful connections with young writers from Indigenous communities across Quebec: https://ow.ly/heZT50Y0Peu
Quist—QWF's literary journal featuring the poetry and prose of Quebecers aged 14–21— is seeking an Indigenous editor to help build meaningful connections with young writers from Indigenous communities across Quebec: https://ow.ly/heZT50Y0Peu
January 21, 2026 at 6:26 PM
We're #hiring!
Quist—QWF's literary journal featuring the poetry and prose of Quebecers aged 14–21— is seeking an Indigenous editor to help build meaningful connections with young writers from Indigenous communities across Quebec: https://ow.ly/heZT50Y0Peu
Quist—QWF's literary journal featuring the poetry and prose of Quebecers aged 14–21— is seeking an Indigenous editor to help build meaningful connections with young writers from Indigenous communities across Quebec: https://ow.ly/heZT50Y0Peu
The QWF community has lost a much-valued member, adviser, and friend: Thaioronióhte Dan David, who died on Monday, January 12 after a years-long battle with cancer.
QWF's Lori Schubert shares her remembrances of Dan in a tribute to him: https://qwf.org/thaioroniohte-dan-david-1952-2026-a-tribute/
QWF's Lori Schubert shares her remembrances of Dan in a tribute to him: https://qwf.org/thaioroniohte-dan-david-1952-2026-a-tribute/
January 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The QWF community has lost a much-valued member, adviser, and friend: Thaioronióhte Dan David, who died on Monday, January 12 after a years-long battle with cancer.
QWF's Lori Schubert shares her remembrances of Dan in a tribute to him: https://qwf.org/thaioroniohte-dan-david-1952-2026-a-tribute/
QWF's Lori Schubert shares her remembrances of Dan in a tribute to him: https://qwf.org/thaioroniohte-dan-david-1952-2026-a-tribute/
Spring 2026 #WritingWorkshops—now open for registration 🤩
Explore everything from children's picture books and long-form fiction to podcasting and creative play for writers.
Spots fill up fast—so sign up ASAP 👉https://qwf.org/activities/programs/workshops/
Explore everything from children's picture books and long-form fiction to podcasting and creative play for writers.
Spots fill up fast—so sign up ASAP 👉https://qwf.org/activities/programs/workshops/
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Spring 2026 #WritingWorkshops—now open for registration 🤩
Explore everything from children's picture books and long-form fiction to podcasting and creative play for writers.
Spots fill up fast—so sign up ASAP 👉https://qwf.org/activities/programs/workshops/
Explore everything from children's picture books and long-form fiction to podcasting and creative play for writers.
Spots fill up fast—so sign up ASAP 👉https://qwf.org/activities/programs/workshops/
Start the new year off strong by attending our first event of the year!
Come meet the team and learn all about our programs and services for writers of all levels, from aspiring to established. Free and open to all.👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/M6YE5bkiSXi4dheUsZVrzQ
Come meet the team and learn all about our programs and services for writers of all levels, from aspiring to established. Free and open to all.👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/M6YE5bkiSXi4dheUsZVrzQ
January 6, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Start the new year off strong by attending our first event of the year!
Come meet the team and learn all about our programs and services for writers of all levels, from aspiring to established. Free and open to all.👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/M6YE5bkiSXi4dheUsZVrzQ
Come meet the team and learn all about our programs and services for writers of all levels, from aspiring to established. Free and open to all.👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/M6YE5bkiSXi4dheUsZVrzQ
Say hello to the newest additions to QWF's board of directors! 🤩
Rebecca Morris, Antolina Ortiz Moore, and Marcia Walker are the latest members to join the board. Join us in welcoming them! See their bios: https://qwf.org/about-qwf/who/board-of-directors/
Rebecca Morris, Antolina Ortiz Moore, and Marcia Walker are the latest members to join the board. Join us in welcoming them! See their bios: https://qwf.org/about-qwf/who/board-of-directors/
December 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Say hello to the newest additions to QWF's board of directors! 🤩
Rebecca Morris, Antolina Ortiz Moore, and Marcia Walker are the latest members to join the board. Join us in welcoming them! See their bios: https://qwf.org/about-qwf/who/board-of-directors/
Rebecca Morris, Antolina Ortiz Moore, and Marcia Walker are the latest members to join the board. Join us in welcoming them! See their bios: https://qwf.org/about-qwf/who/board-of-directors/
This Saturday, join Alexis O'Hara for GENDER-FREE GROUP LOOP, a one-day workshop on literary performance. Learn more and sign up 👉 qwf.org/product/gend...
Gender-Free Group Loop - Quebec Writers' Federation
This workshop will empower participants to translate literary proposals into sound concepts, while demystifying the processes involved in bringing text from the page to the stage or the recording boot...
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December 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This Saturday, join Alexis O'Hara for GENDER-FREE GROUP LOOP, a one-day workshop on literary performance. Learn more and sign up 👉 qwf.org/product/gend...
"Beneath the surface of every name lies a story," writes featured member Fred Anderson, "and beneath every story, a longing to return home. 𝘌𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘯 traces my journey through the tangled branches of my family tree, social activism, where memory and myth intertwine."
https://ow.ly/qMPl50XBt9H
https://ow.ly/qMPl50XBt9H
December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"Beneath the surface of every name lies a story," writes featured member Fred Anderson, "and beneath every story, a longing to return home. 𝘌𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘯 traces my journey through the tangled branches of my family tree, social activism, where memory and myth intertwine."
https://ow.ly/qMPl50XBt9H
https://ow.ly/qMPl50XBt9H
Join QWF at the Read Quebec Book Fair!
We'll be there the whole weekend, Dec 6-7, at Casa d'Italia, near Jean-Talon Metro Station. Stop by the QWF table to say hi and grab a QWF tote bag—hot off the press! 🤩
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We'll be there the whole weekend, Dec 6-7, at Casa d'Italia, near Jean-Talon Metro Station. Stop by the QWF table to say hi and grab a QWF tote bag—hot off the press! 🤩
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December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Join QWF at the Read Quebec Book Fair!
We'll be there the whole weekend, Dec 6-7, at Casa d'Italia, near Jean-Talon Metro Station. Stop by the QWF table to say hi and grab a QWF tote bag—hot off the press! 🤩
#current/#current" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://qwf.org/activities/series-events/read-quebec-book-fair/#current
We'll be there the whole weekend, Dec 6-7, at Casa d'Italia, near Jean-Talon Metro Station. Stop by the QWF table to say hi and grab a QWF tote bag—hot off the press! 🤩
#current/#current" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://qwf.org/activities/series-events/read-quebec-book-fair/#current
This Tuesday at 12pm, join us for a free online screening of AGELESS, a new documentary from the Cummings Centre that confronts ageism and its impact. Free and open to all. 👇
Lunch & Learn: Online Film and Discussion on Ageism - Quebec Writers' Federation
Join us for a free online screening of Ageless, an engaging new documentary from the Cummings Centre that confronts ageism and its impact. The 45-minute film will be followed by a discussion facilitated by QWF Executive Director Lori Schubert.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This Tuesday at 12pm, join us for a free online screening of AGELESS, a new documentary from the Cummings Centre that confronts ageism and its impact. Free and open to all. 👇
"The Fool reminded me that writing is a risk, at least a psychological one, and that if you choose to go on, you have to keep taking the risk..."
H Felix Chau Bradley on their return from the Max Margles Writing Residency in Ireland. 👇
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H Felix Chau Bradley on their return from the Max Margles Writing Residency in Ireland. 👇
https://ow.ly/UL1c50XvT9A
Dispatches from Ireland: "The Fool" by H Felix Chau Bradley - Quebec Writers' Federation
On October 6, H Felix Chau Bradley boarded a plane to spend three weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Annaghmakerrig, Ireland for the 2025 Max Margles Writing Residency. Here is their final dispatch. Read their first dispatch. It’s … More info Read more
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November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"The Fool reminded me that writing is a risk, at least a psychological one, and that if you choose to go on, you have to keep taking the risk..."
H Felix Chau Bradley on their return from the Max Margles Writing Residency in Ireland. 👇
https://ow.ly/UL1c50XvT9A
H Felix Chau Bradley on their return from the Max Margles Writing Residency in Ireland. 👇
https://ow.ly/UL1c50XvT9A
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beyond honored to win the Cole Foundation Translation Prize for our (me + Lénaïg Cariou) co-translation of THE HAND OF THE HAND by Laura Vazquez at the @officialqwf.bsky.social gala last night!!
congratulations to all the winners + nominees; we had marvelous company!!
congratulations to all the winners + nominees; we had marvelous company!!
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards - Quebec Writers' Federation
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
beyond honored to win the Cole Foundation Translation Prize for our (me + Lénaïg Cariou) co-translation of THE HAND OF THE HAND by Laura Vazquez at the @officialqwf.bsky.social gala last night!!
congratulations to all the winners + nominees; we had marvelous company!!
congratulations to all the winners + nominees; we had marvelous company!!
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so this happened: I made first place of the @officialqwf.bsky.social's carte blanche prize with my poem "heart made of bees," and got to bring this beautiful trophy home last night! still feels unreal, and I couldn't be more grateful for this recognition. more on this as soon as I catch my breath 🩷🩷
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
so this happened: I made first place of the @officialqwf.bsky.social's carte blanche prize with my poem "heart made of bees," and got to bring this beautiful trophy home last night! still feels unreal, and I couldn't be more grateful for this recognition. more on this as soon as I catch my breath 🩷🩷
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Sending our congratulations to this year's winners, including AC affiliates Madeleine Thien and Gillian Sze.
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards - Quebec Writers' Federation
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
qwf.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Sending our congratulations to this year's winners, including AC affiliates Madeleine Thien and Gillian Sze.
Our next #LunchAndLearn is with SODEP, the Quebec association of cultural magazines!
Join us tomorrow as we learn about SODEP and the history of Quebec's magazine industry. Free and open to all.
Learn more and register at the link. 👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1SJh0jhATNG3Y4dWoYmZ1w
Join us tomorrow as we learn about SODEP and the history of Quebec's magazine industry. Free and open to all.
Learn more and register at the link. 👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1SJh0jhATNG3Y4dWoYmZ1w
November 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our next #LunchAndLearn is with SODEP, the Quebec association of cultural magazines!
Join us tomorrow as we learn about SODEP and the history of Quebec's magazine industry. Free and open to all.
Learn more and register at the link. 👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1SJh0jhATNG3Y4dWoYmZ1w
Join us tomorrow as we learn about SODEP and the history of Quebec's magazine industry. Free and open to all.
Learn more and register at the link. 👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1SJh0jhATNG3Y4dWoYmZ1w
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards - Quebec Writers' Federation
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
qwf.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Our latest featured member is writer, activist, and finalist for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Fred Anderson.
We spoke to Fred about his memoir EYES HAVE SEEN, which is a finalist for the Concordia University First Book Prize. Read the interview. 👇
https://qwf.org/five-questions-for-fred-anderson/
We spoke to Fred about his memoir EYES HAVE SEEN, which is a finalist for the Concordia University First Book Prize. Read the interview. 👇
https://qwf.org/five-questions-for-fred-anderson/
Five Questions for: Fred Anderson - Quebec Writers' Federation
Fred Anderson is a writer, an activist, a finalist for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards, and our latest featured member. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Fred Anderson joined the Civil Rights Movement as a teenager and became field secretary … More info Read more
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November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Our latest featured member is writer, activist, and finalist for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Fred Anderson.
We spoke to Fred about his memoir EYES HAVE SEEN, which is a finalist for the Concordia University First Book Prize. Read the interview. 👇
https://qwf.org/five-questions-for-fred-anderson/
We spoke to Fred about his memoir EYES HAVE SEEN, which is a finalist for the Concordia University First Book Prize. Read the interview. 👇
https://qwf.org/five-questions-for-fred-anderson/
Announcing the finalists for the 2025 carte blanche Prize!
• Madi Haab, “heart made of bees”
• Nat Kishchuk, “Trulie, Toronto, and the Southwest Swale”
• Anthony Portulese, "The Stars of Saint-Léonard"
👇
https://qwf.org/the-2025-carte-blanche-prize-finalists/
• Madi Haab, “heart made of bees”
• Nat Kishchuk, “Trulie, Toronto, and the Southwest Swale”
• Anthony Portulese, "The Stars of Saint-Léonard"
👇
https://qwf.org/the-2025-carte-blanche-prize-finalists/
The 2025 carte blanche Prize Finalists - Quebec Writers' Federation
The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 QWF College Writers Award.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Announcing the finalists for the 2025 carte blanche Prize!
• Madi Haab, “heart made of bees”
• Nat Kishchuk, “Trulie, Toronto, and the Southwest Swale”
• Anthony Portulese, "The Stars of Saint-Léonard"
👇
https://qwf.org/the-2025-carte-blanche-prize-finalists/
• Madi Haab, “heart made of bees”
• Nat Kishchuk, “Trulie, Toronto, and the Southwest Swale”
• Anthony Portulese, "The Stars of Saint-Léonard"
👇
https://qwf.org/the-2025-carte-blanche-prize-finalists/
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October 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM