Call for Submissions: The 2026 QWF Awards
QWF is now accepting submissions for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards. New this year: Submissions to be completed via Submittable. Deadline for book prizes: June 1, 2025.
Read moreCall for Applications: Operations Manager
QWF is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to serve as the backbone of QWF’s operations. Deadline: April 15, 2026.
Read moreCall for Applications: Executive Director
QWF is seeking an experienced Executive Director to serve as the public face and strategic leader of QWF. Deadline: April 15, 2026.
Read moreCall for Applications: 2026 Fresh Pages Guest Curatorship
Open to applicants who are Black, Indigenous, or people of colour. Deadline: March 14, 2025.
Read moreThe 2026 Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign is on!
The Writers in the Community program has a powerful impact on young people’s lives. Help make a difference by donating to the 2026 Pyramid Campaign today. The campaign ends May 15.
Read moreIntroducing: The Quebec Writers Out Loud Fund
A travel fund to support QWF members’ readings outside the province.
Read moreAnnouncing: The 2026 QWF Mentorship Pairs
Meet the mentors and mentees of the 2026 QWF Mentorship Program!
Read moreCall for Applications: Indigenous Editor—Quist Magazine
Quist is seeking an Indigenous editor to help us build meaningful connections with young writers from Indigenous communities across Quebec. Deadline to apply: February 28, 2026.
Read moreThaioronióhte Dan David – 1952-2026: A Tribute
A tribute by Lori Schubert to Thaioronióhte Dan David
Read moreSpring 2026 Workshops: Now Open for Registration!
Our Fall 2024 writing workshops are now open for registration!
Read moreDispatches from Ireland: “The Fool” by H Felix Chau Bradley
On October 6, H Felix Chau Bradley boarded a plane to spend three weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Annaghmakerrig, Ireland for the 2025 Max Margles Writing Residency. Here is their final dispatch. Read their first dispatch. It’s … More info Read more
Read moreThe Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
Read moreFive 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
Read moreThe 2025 carte blanche Prize Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 QWF College Writers Award.
Read moreDeadline Extended: The 2026 Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation
The 2026 Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation is open to applications from prospective mentees. Extended deadline: November 5, 2025, 4:59 pm ET.
Read moreDispatches from Ireland: “Lake Ritual” by H Felix Chau Bradley
On October 6, H Felix Chau Bradley boarded a plane to spend three weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Annaghmakerrig, Ireland, as the 2025 Max Margles Writer in Residence. Here is Part One of their dispatches.
Read moreJan Draper wins the 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award
QWF is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award is Jan Draper. For many decades, Jan has a tireless champion of English-language literature in the Eastern Townships and has created opportunities for writers … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2025 College Writers Award Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 QWF College Writers Award.
Read moreThe 2025 QWF Literary Awards Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation has announced the finalists for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.
Read moreCall for Applications: Writers in CEGEPs 2025-2026
Accepting applications from published English-language writers to participate in the Writers in CEGEPs program. Deadline: October 21, 2025, 4:59 pm ET.
Read moreQWF: Writing in the Margins
With nearly 1,000 members, the Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is the heart of Quebec’s English-language literary community. Get an inside look at the vibrant world of QWF through the voices of Executive Director Lori Schubert and three engaging members: … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Applications: 2026 QWF Writing Mentorship Program
The 2026 QWF Writing Mentorship Program is now open to applications from prospective mentees and mentors based in Quebec. Deadline: October 29, 2025, 4:59 pm ET.
Read moreCall for Applications: The 2026 Karin L. Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation
The 2026 Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation is now open to applications from prospective mentors and mentees. Deadline: October 29, 2025, 4:59 pm ET.
Read moreCall for Applications: 2026 Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship for Underrepresented Writers
The 2026 Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship for Underrepresented Writers is accepting applications from emerging and aspiring writers and literary artists. This year’s mentorship will be in poetry with mentor Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch. Deadline: October 29, 2025, 4:59 pm ET.
Read moreFive Questions for: Donald Winkler
Donald Winkler was born in Winnipeg in 1940; got a degree in English Lit at the University of Manitoba; travelled some; joined the National Film Board in Montreal in 1967; directed 30 or so films, mostly cultural documentaries, at the National Film Board and later as a freelancer; started translating in the 1980s; has translated 50 or so books from French to English, including fiction, nonfiction and poetry; and was awarded the Governor General’s Award for literary translation on three occasions. His most recent translation is The Harmattan Winds by Sylvain Trudel, published by Archipelago Books.
Read moreFall 2025 Workshops: Now Open for Registration!
Our Fall 2024 writing workshops are now open for registration!
Read moreIntroducing: Friends of QWF
Today, we’re excited to introduce a new way for lovers of literature to join our community: The Friends of QWF membership category ($35 annually). The Friends membership is designed for people who—while not writers themselves—recognize the essential role that writers … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Nominations: The 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is now accepting written nominations from members of the community for the Judy Mappin Community Award. Deadline: August 13, 2024.
Read moreFive Questions for: Veena Gokhale
Veena Gokhale is a writer, teacher, and QWF’s latest featured member.
Read moreSeeking Volunteer for Quist
Quist, QWF’s literary journal for Quebec youth aged 14–21, is seeking a volunteer to manage and update its list of outreach contacts in preparation for its next call for submissions in the fall. Task: To update and expand a … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2025 Max Margles Writer in Residence is: H Felix Chau Bradley!
Felix will spend three weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in County Monaghan, Ireland, in October 2025.
Read moreCall for QWF Workshop Proposals for 2026
QWF is seeking proposals for workshops for our 2026 series. Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025.
Read moreFive Questions for: Kate Lavut
Meet writer, playwright, theatre producer, and QWF’s latest featured member Kate Lavut.
QWF Membership Services Coordinator Riley Palanca spoke to Kate about her recent play, A Little Bit Pregnant, and what’s on the horizon.
Read moreAnnouncing: The Quebec Books Curator Contest!
Introducing our Quebec Books Curator Contest! Each month until September 2025, we’ll choose one QWF member to curate a collection of Quebec books, showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of the province’s English-language literary scene. Their choice of books will then be published as a “Collection” on our Quebec Books Database of English-Language Authors.
Read moreCall for Submissions: 2025 College Writers Award
Deadline: June 2, 2025. Open to students enrolled at Champlain Regional, Dawson, Heritage, John Abbott, Marianopolis, and Vanier Colleges. The winner will receive $1,000 at the 2025 QWF Awards Gala.
Read moreCall for Applications: 2025 Fresh Pages Editorial Mentorship at carte blanche
The 2025 Editorial Mentorship at carte blanche will offer one writer the opportunity to edit the Photography section of carte blanche Issue 52. Deadline: April 17, 2025
Read moreCall for Applications: The 2025 Max Margles Writing Residency
The fourth Max Margles Writing Residency in Ireland is now open for applications!
Deadline to apply: 5:00 pm EDT, Monday, April 28, 2025.
Read moreCall for Submissions: The 2025 QWF Awards
QWF is now accepting submissions for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards. New this year: Submissions to be completed via Submittable. Deadline for book prizes: June 1, 2025.
Read moreAppel de candidatures : Personne adjointe à la production d’un projet immersif multimédia
La Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) est à la recherche d’une personne bien organisée et minutieuse dotée d’excellentes aptitudes pour gérer des échéanciers et d’un souci d’authenticité en matière d’expression orale. Date limite : 24 mars 2025.
Read moreCall for Applications: 2025 Fresh Pages Guest Curatorship
Open to applicants who are Black, Indigenous, or people of colour. Deadline: March 14, 2025.
Read moreCall for Proposals: StoryScaping Workshops
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is looking for new workshops and facilitators for our StoryScaping 2025-2026 program. Deadline: March 2, 11:59 pm ET.
Read moreThe 2025 Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign is on!
The Writers in the Community program has a powerful impact on young people’s lives. Help make a difference by donating to the 2025 Pyramid Campaign today. The campaign ends May 2, 2025.
Read moreIn the News: QWF responds to library’s refusal to rent room to English book club
On January 29, 2025, CTV News Montreal interviewed QWF Communications Officer John Wickham about our reaction to the news that the Violet Hour Book Club would not be allowed to hold its meetings in a public library because their … More info Read more
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