Our Fall 2026 Workshops are now open for registration!
Workshops labelled “hybrid” will be held at the QWF office with up to two virtual slots for participants who can’t attend in person because of distance or disability. If you cannot attend a hybrid workshop in person and would like to request a virtual slot, contact John Wickham at john@qwf.org and wait for confirmation before registering. Please do not register until after you receive confirmation of a virtual spot.
Click each workshop below for a detailed description and pricing.
Evening Workshops
| Workshop | Workshop Leader | Format | Schedule |
| The Playwright’s Toolkit: Transferable Skills for Creative Writers | Leanna Brodie | Hybrid | Seven Mondays Oct 26–Dec 7 5:45-7:45 p.m. (5:45–9:45 p.m. on Dec 7) |
| The Art of the Braided Essay | Erika Thorkelson | Online Only | Eight Mondays Oct 5–Nov 30 8:00–10:00 p.m. (no meeting Thanksgiving, Oct 12) |
| The Secrets of Writing Hit TV Series | Cynthia Knight | Hybrid | Eight Tuesdays Oct 13–Dec 1 5:45–7:45 p.m. |
| Getting Elemental: Fundamentals of Short Fiction | Eva Crocker | Hybrid | Eight Tuesdays Oct 6–Nov 24 8:00–10:00 p.m. |
| Narrative Non-Fiction: Creating Scenes | Adam Gollner | Hybrid | Eight Wednesdays Oct 7–Dec 2 5:45–7:45 p.m. (no meeting Oct 28) |
| Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop | Tracey Waddleton | Online Only | Eight Wednesdays Oct 7–Nov 25 5:45–7:45 p.m. |
| Expanding Our Poetic Range Through Memory, Place, and the Senses | Kelly Norah Drukker | Hybrid | Eight Thursdays Oct 8–Nov 26 5:45–7:45 p.m. |
| Writing for Games and Interactive Media | Jill Murray | Hybrid | Eight Thursdays Oct 8–Nov 26 8:00–10:00 p.m. |
Weekend Workshops
| Workshop | Workshop Leader | Format | Date and Time |
| Book Marketing: From Foundations to Fun | Melissa Addey | Online Only | Two Saturdays Oct 10 & 17 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
| Experiential Writing: An Introduction to Immersive Storytelling | Stephanie Merulla | Hybrid | Saturday, Oct 17 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| What a Character! A Solo Sketch-Writing Workshop | Shanthony Exum | Hybrid | Saturday, Oct 24 10:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Follow the Money (Part A) | D.M. Bradford | Hybrid | Saturday, Nov 7 10:30 am–1:00 p.m. |
| Follow the Money (Part B) | D.M. Bradford | Hybrid | Saturday, Nov 7 2:00–4:00 p.m. |
| From Lived to Told: A Storytelling Workshop | Afreina Noor | Hybrid | Two Saturdays Nov 14 & 21 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m (plus a live showcase on Nov 29, 1:30–4:00 p.m.) |
Spaces are limited—don’t delay if you’re interested!
Scholarship Opportunities
Each workshop season, QWF offers up to eight scholarships through two programs (four scholarships each):
- Fresh Pages Workshop Scholarships, for writers who are Black, Indigenous, or people of colour (BIPOC)
- Needs-Based Workshop Scholarships, for writers who would not be able to attend a workshop without one
Scholarships are open to writers of all ages and abilities. There is no publication requirement.
Applications are assessed in the order in which they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Click the links above for more information about each scholarship program, including how to apply.
Workshop Registration
You can register and pay for your workshop registration online by credit card or PayPal.
If you are unable to pay by credit card or PayPal, go ahead and reserve your place online and select the “pay by cheque” option when you reach the Checkout page on the screen. Payment will be due in the QWF office within 7 days of registration to secure your place.
Cheques can be mailed to:
Quebec Writers’ Federation
1200 Atwater Avenue, Room 3
Westmount, QC H3Z 1X4
Note: Please make sure you address your cheque to “Quebec Writers’ Federation” (not “QWF”).
Note to QWF members and student members: Please ensure that you’re logged into your member account on the website to receive the discount. QWF student members receive a 50% discount on the non-member workshop price.
Note to non-members: If you’re not a member yet, consider joining! The cost is only $60 for 12 months ($25 for full-time students), and you’ll receive a discounted rate on these and future workshops, as well as many other benefits.
For further information on our workshops, including how to register, please read the information on each individual workshop page.