The 2024 QWF Literary Awards Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation has announced the finalists for the 26th QWF Literary Awards.
Read moreCall for Nominations for the 2024 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: Michael “BeWyrd” Clarke, Caitlin Murphy, and Deb Vanslet
This month, we’re featuring not one but three QWF members! Michael “BeWyrd” Clarke, Caitlin Murphy, and Deb Vanslet were the winners of QWF’s 2023 Ian Ferrier Spoken Prize, and the diversity of their artistic practice reflects the rich possibilities … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2024 QWF Awards
QWF is now accepting submissions for the 2024 QWF Literary Awards. New this year: Submissions to be completed via Submittable. Deadline for book prizes: June 3, 2024. Deadline for Spoken Word Prize: July 2, 2024.
Read moreCall for Submissions: 2024 College Writers Award
Deadline: June 3, 2024. Open to students enrolled at Champlain Regional, Dawson, Heritage, John Abbott, Marianopolis, and Vanier Colleges. The winner will receive $1,000 at the 2024 QWF Awards Gala.
Read moreThe Winners of the 2023 QWF Literary Awards
On Monday, November 13, 2023, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 25th QWF Literary Awards Gala. Nine winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
Read moreLawyers’ Account of Racism and Reconciliation in Canada Wins Two Quebec Writers’ Federation Literary Awards
A multi-generational account of racism and reconciliation in Canada by Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) has won two Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) literary awards.
Read moreRemembering Ian Ferrier, Winner of the 2022 Judy Mappin Community Award
The QWF Community is devastated at the loss of one of its pillars, Ian Ferrier, who passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.
Read moreQuebec Writers’ Federation Announces 2023 College Writers Award Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 QWF College Writers Award.
Read moreQuebec Writers’ Federation Announces 2023 carte blanche Prize Finalists
October 30, 2023 (Montreal, QC) — The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 carte blanche Prize. The carte blanche Prize is awarded once a year in recognition of an outstanding submission to … More info Read more
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