Dispatches from Ireland — Our first-ever Max Margles Resident, Tracey Waddleton, writes
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
Read more2022 QWF Awards — Submitted Books
It’s that exciting time of year again, the run-up to the QWF Literary Awards! We’ve just posted the titles of the 144 books submitted for the seven book awards being given this year. The shortlists will be announced in mid-October, … More info Read more
Read moreAnn-Marie MacDonald: A Living Legend of the Canadian Stage
By Riley Palanca
Read moreShort-Term Contract: Outreach to Indigenous Communities
Linda Leith Publishing and the Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) are seeking an Indigenous Outreach Officer to work with Font magazine and the QWF in Summer and Fall 2022. Contract: 10 hours per week for 16 weeks (ideally mid-June – … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2022 Quebec Writers’ Federation College Writers Award – Call for Submissions
Sponsored by Champlain Regional College, Dawson, Heritage, John Abbott, Marianopolis, and Vanier Colleges Winner Receives $1,000Deadline: June 5, 2022 The 2022 Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) College Writers Award will be awarded to a Quebec resident who is enrolled in … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Applications: 2022 Program – Guest Editorship (Poetry) at carte blanche
This program is open to you if you are Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour. Learn about editing literary magazines and help curate a special poetry section at the Quebec Writers’ Federation’s online literary magazine, carte blanche. Part … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Applications: 2022 Guest Curatorship of the Words & Music Show
This program is open to you if you are Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour. The Quebec Writers’ Federation is soliciting applications for the 2022 “Fresh Pages” Guest Curator of the Words & Music Show. Part of QWF’s “Fresh Pages” … More info Read more
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