Call 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 moreFive Questions for: Donald Winkler
Donald Winkler was born in Winnipeg in 1940; got a degree in English Lit at the University of Manitoba; travelled some; joined the National Film Board in Montreal in 1967; directed 30 or so films, mostly cultural documentaries, at the National Film Board and later as a freelancer; started translating in the 1980s; has translated 50 or so books from French to English, including fiction, nonfiction and poetry; and was awarded the Governor General’s Award for literary translation on three occasions. His most recent translation is The Harmattan Winds by Sylvain Trudel, published by Archipelago Books.
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
Read moreCall for Nominations: The 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is now accepting written nominations from members of the community for the Judy Mappin Community Award. Deadline: August 13, 2024.
Read moreFive Questions for: Veena Gokhale
Veena Gokhale is a writer, teacher, and QWF’s latest featured member.
Read moreSeeking Volunteer for Quist
Quist, QWF’s literary journal for Quebec youth aged 14–21, is seeking a volunteer to manage and update its list of outreach contacts in preparation for its next call for submissions in the fall. Task: To update and expand a … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2025 Max Margles Writer in Residence is: H Felix Chau Bradley!
Felix will spend three weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in County Monaghan, Ireland, in October 2025.
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