Jan 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 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
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