QWF Seeks Writers to Design & Facilitate Workshops for “Writers in the Community” Program
Application Deadline: November 5, 2021 The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is looking for one or two new writer-facilitators to join our “Writers in the Community” team. All work is on a contract basis, and cannot be guaranteed for any … More info Read more
Read moreEXTENDED: Call for Applications from Emerging and Established Writers, Dramaturgs, and Translators
2022 QWF Writing Mentorships and the Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation Deadline Extended: October 22, 2021 The QWF Writing Mentorships and the Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation are designed to help promising emerging writers and … More info Read more
Read moreQUEBEC WRITERS’ FEDERATION ANNOUNCES 2021 QWF LITERARY AWARDS SHORTLIST
Press release Annual Literary Awards Gala to be live-streamedat 7:00 PM on November 24, 2021 [Montreal. October 15, 2021] The Quebec Writers’ Federation has announced the finalists for the 2021 QWF Literary Awards. The winners of these six prestigious … More info Read more
Read moreThe Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Writers Call for Applications: 2022 Program – Nonfiction
Deadline Extended: November 19, 2021 The Quebec Writers’ Federation is delighted to announce the call for applications for the Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship. The mentorship, which is a component of QWF’s “Fresh Pages” initiative, is designed to help an aspiring Quebec-based writer … More info Read more
Read moreThe Literary Translators Association of Canada and the Quebec Writers’ Federation announce the new Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation
MONTREAL—The Literary Translators Association of Canada and the Quebec Writers’ Federation are proud to announce the creation of the Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation, to be offered in alternate years beginning in 2022. Named for a well-loved member … More info Read more
Read moreBill 96: Excluding English Quebecers ignores their solidarity for French, arts and culture groups say
MONTREAL – Three English-language arts and culture groups urged the Quebec government to abandon “exclusion” of Quebec’s one million English-speaking citizens in Bill 96, its proposed legislation that would toughen rules requiring exclusive use of French in a wide range … More info Read more
Read moreFall 2021 QWF Workshops Are Now Open for Registration!
This season, all of our workshops will be held online via Zoom, except for Writing with the River with Elise Moser. Please click on each workshop for individual pricing. Weeknight Workshops: Storytelling – In Your Own Voice, In Your … More info Read more
Read moreCALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PART-TIME PROJECT COORDINATOR STORYSCAPING
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is seeking a part-time coordinator to work on the 2021-2022 StoryScaping project. The successful candidate will be responsible for communicating with and acting as a liaison between the six participating workshop leaders and representatives from … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Nominations for the 2021 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
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