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The Spring 2021 QWF Workshops are now open for registration! This season, all of our workshops will be held online via Zoom, except for Writing with the River with Elise Moser. We are thrilled to present workshops in memoir, … More info Read more Continue reading
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Learn moreThe Quebec Writers’ Federation condemns racism. We hear and support those who are on the front lines fighting injustice. Anti-Blackness is systemic and exists in Quebec and Canada. What can we do with our heartbreak and outrage? As writers, … More info Read more Continue reading
Five friends share their remembrances of the recently departed Montreal writer and QWF member, Joel Yanofsky. ••• Bryan Demchinsky There is a tear in the fabric of Montreal’s literary life, and, yes, a tear to be shed, too. Joel … More info Read more
learn MoreIt’s amazing to have such close access to a notable Canadian writer. I greatly appreciate the opportunity that this mentorship provides.
Ann Cavlovic, participant in the 2018 QWF Mentorship Program
The QWF Mentorship program is designed to help promising emerging writers make the transition to the next stage of their careers. Both mentors and protégés are selected by an independent jury.
Learn moreThe QWF Literary Database of Quebec English-language Authors is an ever-expanding online directory of over 2000 books by over 1100 Quebec writers publishing books in English.
Learn moreQWF’s online literary journal founded in 2004 by members of a Quebec Writers’ Federation workshop.
Read carte blancheMonthly essay series, run by the Quebec Writers’ Federation. The column provides an arena for writers to share and discuss ideas, experiences and opinions relevant to our unique writing community.
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