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 moreThe 2020 QWF Literary Awards Calls for Submissions Are Now Closed
As of June 1, the 2020 QWF Literary Awards Calls for Submissions are closed. Thank you to all those who submitted– we received over 80 titles for consideration. They will be posted on the QWF website shortly. The shortlist … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2020 QWF Literary Awards Calls for Submissions Are Now Open!
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is delighted to announce the calls for submissions for the 2020 QWF Awards. At the 22nd QWF Gala in November 2020, QWF will award seven prizes of $3000 each to honour excellence in the categories of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, … More info Read more
Read moreQWF and COVID-19
Like pretty much everyone else in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and the world, we at QWF are concerned about doing our part to help “flatten the curve” so the healthcare system won’t be overwhelmed. As such, we are holding a … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2020 Max Margles Writing Resident is…
…Tracey Waddleton! The Quebec Writers’ Federation is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2020 Max Margles Writing Residency is Montreal writer Tracey Waddleton! Tracey will spend the month of August 2020 in St Patrick’s Park Lodge, Dublin, … More info Read more
Read morePeople, Places, and Things We Love in Literary Quebec (An Incomplete List)
It’s officially March, and Black History Month 2020 has come to an end. Nevertheless, at QWF we feel that a single month shouldn’t contain our enthusiasm for supporting Black culture and heritage in Quebec! That’s why we’ve chosen to … More info Read more
Read moreThe Spring 2020 Workshops Are Open for Registration!
The Spring 2020 QWF Workshops are now open for registration! As with our Fall 2019 session, participants can book and pay online. We’re offering a mix of 8- and 10-week evening workshops during the week, and several Saturday workshops … More info Read more
Read moreAnnouncing the QWF Fresh Pages Class of 2020!
Congratulations to the first group of writers to participate in QWF’s new Fresh Pages initiative, which is designed to create opportunities for promising writers and playwrights who, because of their ethnic or racial profile, have faced systemic and/or financial barriers … More info Read more
Read moreIntroducing Marian Rebeiro
For this special edition of “5 questions for,” Audrey Meubus spoke with Marian Rebeiro, our new Membership Services and Communications Coordinator. Marian has a degree in Art History and English Language and Literature from Carleton University in Ottawa, as … 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
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