Words Matter: A QWF Statement Supporting #BlackLivesMatter
The Quebec Writers’ Federation condemns racism. We hear and support those who are on the front lines fighting injustice. Anti-Blackness is systemic and exists in Quebec and Canada. What can we do with our heartbreak and outrage? As writers, … More info Read more
Read moreFaith Paré honours Mairuth Sarsfield — accomplished author, journalist, and beacon for Black women
Faith is the recipient of the 2020 QWF Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship Before I learned of Mairuth Sarsfield, I was searching for her—I didn’t know exactly who or what I would find, but I hoped it was someone like me. … More info Read more
Read moreGift Ideas for the Writer in Your Life
Thoughtful gifts for those who have a way with words Winter came early to Quebec this year, announcing the also fast-approaching holiday season. If you’re stumped on what to get the writers in your life, here are a few … More info Read more
Read moreNo Matter the Distance: Gathering Memories in Writing
In the spring of 2018, Raquel Rivera led a workshop for emerging writers in Chevery and Harrington Harbour, two localities in Quebec’s Lower North Shore. The goal was to encourage the act of preserving precious childhood memories through writing. … More info Read more
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