8 Nov
QWF Event

The Writer Is In: Pop-Up Writing Booth

Join us for The Writer Is In, a free series of pop-up writing events we’ll be holding in and around downtown Montreal in October and November. In early November we’ll be at Complexe Alexis Nihon in Westmount.

17 Nov
Event

WRITERS READ PRESENTS DIANE SEUSS

Writers Read is eager to host poet Diane Seuss. Diane Seuss is the author More info Read more

24 Nov
Event

Writing the Environment

Pre­sent­ed by the Asso­ci­a­tion of Eng­lish-Lan­guage Pub­lish­ers of Que­bec, this dia­log­ic per­for­mance of poet­ry in Eng­lish, French, and trans­la­tion will imag­ine writ­ing the envi­ron­ment. Fea­tur­ing Kaie Kel­lough and Chan­tal Neveu, it will embody lan­guage in its rela­tion to land and space, and reflect on poetry’s rad­i­cal stance towards a sus­tain­able future.

10 Dec
Event

Townships Holiday Book Fest

 The Townships Sun Holiday Book Fest invites all book lovers to meet with an exciting line-up of 25 or more recent Townships authors who will display and talk about their books. Enjoy a program of short readings, panel discussions, videos, and music throughout the day. A free pancake breakfast will be served until 1 p.m., and tea and treats all day. 

13 Dec
Event

Turret House Extravaganza

Wednesday, December 13, 20237:00 pmMaison de la Culture NDG(3755 rue Botrel, Montreal) Montreal micro-press More info Read more

31 Jan
Event

The Air Contains Honey with a reading by Assiyah Jamilla Touré

The Air Contains Honey with a reading by Assiyah Jamilla TouréBenefit event for Brique More info Read more

2 Feb 3 Feb
Event

The Second Plateau Symposium

The Plateau Symposia is holding its second in-person event, featuring readings from Kiara Blanchette, More info Read more

14 Feb
Event

Poetry & music with Elena Stoodley + Svens Telemaque + The Legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Casa Del Popolo Productions, Arts in the Margins, et Lectures Logos Readings present The More info Read more

2 Mar
Event

Confabulation presents: Lies I told my parents — Stories of missed curfews, careful omissions and getting caught red-handed

Confabulation Montreal presents: “Lies I told my parents — Stories of missed curfews, careful More info Read more

7 Mar 16 Mar
Event

Infinithéâtre Presents: Dominoes at the Crossroads

March 7-16. Presenting the world premiere production of Dominoes at the Crossroads, based on the novel by Kaie Kellough and adapted and directed by Zach Fraser in collaboration with a team of multidisciplinary artists.

7 Apr
Event

A Little Bit Pregnant

Back by popular demand, A Little Bit Pregnant performs at the MainLine Theatre for one day only. 

17 Apr
QWF Event

Words & Music: Turning the Page

Join us for the Spring 2024 Edition of The Words and Music Show! A night of Moth-style narrative storytelling with an international cast, with stories about big lessons and finding contentment wherever you are.

 

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

March

April

  • The QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign closes
  • Applications for StoryScaping program begins for organizations
Stacks of books on display

May

June

Women in a classroom

July

People wearing summer clothes in nature

August

Two women smiling at the camera

September

Group of women smiling at camera

October

November

December

  • Call for applications for Max Margles Writing Residency (postponed to February-March for 2024 Residency)
  • Registration for Winter-Spring Workshops opens
  • QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December. Happy holidays!