The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
Read moreFive Questions for: Fred Anderson
Fred Anderson is a writer, an activist, a finalist for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards, and QWF’s latest featured member. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Fred Anderson joined the Civil Rights Movement as a teenager and became field secretary … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2025 carte blanche Prize Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 QWF College Writers Award.
Read moreDeadline Extended: The 2026 Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation
The 2026 Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation is open to applications from prospective mentees. Extended deadline: November 5, 2025, 4:59 pm ET.
Read moreDispatches from Ireland: “Lake Ritual” by H Felix Chau Bradley
On October 6, H Felix Chau Bradley boarded a plane to spend three weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Annaghmakerrig, Ireland, as the 2025 Max Margles Writer in Residence. Here is Part One of their dispatches.
Read moreJan 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
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