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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If you’re looking for help with a writing project, check out QWF’s curated directory of writing experts.

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Upcoming activities

17 Oct
QWF Workshop

Advanced Memoir: The Second Draft

Led by: Elaine Kalman Naves

This workshop on memoir is designed for people who have already studied at the intermediate level with Elaine Kalman Naves. More info
9 Aug
Event

The fine—and fun—art of literary taxidermy!

Join us for a 90-minute literary workshop where writers create original stories and poems … More info Read more
9 Nov
Workshop

Your Story, Embodied

Open to storytellers of all levels of experience. Limited to 12 participants. We plan … More info Read more

Thanks so much for making this lovely day happen. It was really amazing to visit the classes, work with great teachers and facilitators and be part of Turtle Island Reads 2019. It also got me reading the book that I’d had on my bedside table a bit too long.

Larissa Andrusyshyn

Our work

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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QWF Writes

Monthly 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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