A vibrant and inclusive community organization that develops, supports, and promotes those writing in English in Quebec.
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QWF is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the public face and strategic leader of QWF, as well as an Operations Manager to serve as the backbone of our operations. Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026. Continue reading
Get an inside look at the vibrant world of QWF through the voices of Executive Director Lori Schubert and three engaging members.
Watch the videoHelp make a difference in young peoples' lives. The campaign ends May 15. Continue reading
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
learn MoreIt is no exaggeration to say that through the QWF, I have availed myself of top caliber teaching, on a par with a university program in creative writing. In fact, most of the QWF instructors I’ve had teach similar courses at the university level, notably at Concordia University.
Beverly Akerman, author of "The Meaning of Children"
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.
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