Holiday Book Fair 2022: Annual festival celebrates Quebec’s English-language publishers and writers (November 2–5)
Toula Drimonis, Neil Smith, Stanley Péan Montreal, October 19, 2022 – Produced by the Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec (AELAQ) in partnership with the Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF), the Holiday Book Fair celebrates the vibrancy of English-language writing, … More info Read more
Read moreQWF Announces the 2022 QWF Awards Shortlists, Including New Spoken Word Prize
Finalists to be honoured evening of November 14at Cabaret Lion d’Or [Montreal. October 17, 2022] The Quebec Writers’ Federation is proud to announce the shortlists for the 2022 QWF Literary Awards. The winners of these eight prestigious prizes will … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2022 Fresh Pages Edition of the Words & Music Show
The 2022 Fresh Pages Edition of the Words & Music Show, October 28, 7-10 p.m. Curated and produced by Ceta Gabriel The Quebec Writer’s Federation is proud to announce the 2022 Fresh Pages Edition of The Words & Music … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Applications from Emerging and Established Writers and Dramaturgs
QWF Writing Mentorships Deadline: October 14, 2022 The QWF Writing Mentorships are designed to help promising emerging writers and translators make the transition to the next stage of their careers. This call for applications is for both prospective mentors … More info Read more
Read moreLe Mentorat Jean Antonin Billard ATTLC/QWF en traduction littéraire 2023 : appel de candidatures
Le Mentorat Jean Antonin Billard ATTLC/QWF en traduction littéraire 2023 : appel de candidatures The English version follows. Date limite prorogée: 26 octobre 2022 L’Association des traducteurs et traductrices littéraires du Canada et la Quebec Writers’ Federation ont le … More info Read more
Read moreThe Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Writers Call for Applications: 2023 Program—Screenwriting
The Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Writers Call for Applications: 2023 Program—Screenwriting Deadline Extended: October 26, 2022 The Quebec Writers’ Federation is delighted to announce the call for applications for the Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship. The mentorship, which is a … More info Read more
Read moreDispatches from Ireland by Tracey Waddleton, Part One
On the 4th of August, I flew from Scotland to Dublin, Ireland, snapping photos of the changing landscape from my Aer Lingus window seat. My flight was delayed so what had promised to be a relaxed afternoon would now … More info Read more
Read moreAnnouncing this year’s Fresh Pages Winners!
Winner of the Guest Editorship at carte blanche Mahta Riazi is a poet, community worker, and educator living in Tio’tia:ke (Montréal). She has previously worked with QWF as a facilitator for the Writers in the Community program. She is … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Nominations for the 2022 Judy Mappin Community Award
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is now accepting written nominations from members of the community for the Judy Mappin Community Award. The prize is named for the first recipient of the QWF Community Award in 1995, who quietly but fiercely … More info Read more
Read moreQWF Jobs: Seeking Full-Time Communications Officer
Apply by August 8, 2022 (extended deadline) About The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF)QWF is a vibrant and inclusive community organization that develops, supports, and promotes those writing in English in Quebec. For more comprehensive information, visit www.qwf.org. About the PositionWorking … More info Read more
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