Supporting, Connecting, and Inspiring Quebec Writers

A vibrant and inclusive community organization that develops, supports, and promotes those writing in English in Quebec.

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QWF: Writing in the Margins

Get an inside look at the vibrant world of QWF through the voices of Executive Director Lori Schubert and three engaging members.

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Featured Member

Five Questions for: Fred Anderson

Fred Anderson is a writer, an activist, a finalist for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards, and QWF’s 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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Upcoming activities

Saturdays 30 May − 6 Jun
QWF Workshop

Borderlands: A QWF Springtime Writing Workshop in the Eastern Townships

Led by: Kathleen Winter

This writing workshop takes place over two three-hour Saturday sessions in Sutton, Quebec.  More info

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25 Apr
QWF Event

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space? Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session. More info
30 Apr
Event

Soliloquies Anthology 30.2 LAUNCH Party!

Soliloquies Anthology, Concordia’s undergraduate journal in its 30th iteration, is launching our final issue … More info Read more

It was such a pleasure to work under the mentorship of Greg Santos as the Fresh Pages guest editor at carte blanche this autumn. It was such a rich experience that taught me a lot about the curatorial process—something that I was completely new to. I am so grateful to have been offered this mentorship with the help of Quebec Writers Federation. I am so happy that learning opportunities like this exist for BIPOC writers and creatives to explore the literary publication process.

Mahta Riaza, 2022 Fresh Pages Guest Editor

Activities

Mentorship

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.

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QWF Literary Database of Quebec English-Language Authors

The 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.

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carte blanche

QWF’s online literary journal founded in 2004 by members of a Quebec Writers’ Federation workshop.

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Quist

QWF's online literary magazine for Quebecers aged 14–21.

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