Call for Applications: Part-Time Project Coordinator, “The QWF West Island Project”
QWF is seeking a temporary, part-time coordinator to work on a new artistic development project, funded by the Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM), to take place at six libraries or community organizations on the West Island of Montreal in 2024. Apply by January 9, 2024.
Read moreWinter-Spring 2024 Workshops Are Now Open for Registration!
QWF is delighted to present the Winter-Spring 2024 writing workshops!
Read moreThe Winners of the 2023 QWF Literary Awards
On Monday, November 13, 2023, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 25th QWF Literary Awards Gala. Nine winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
Read moreLawyers’ Account of Racism and Reconciliation in Canada Wins Two Quebec Writers’ Federation Literary Awards
A multi-generational account of racism and reconciliation in Canada by Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) has won two Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) literary awards.
Read moreRemembering Ian Ferrier, Winner of the 2022 Judy Mappin Community Award
The QWF Community is devastated at the loss of one of its pillars, Ian Ferrier, who passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.
Read moreDispatches from Ireland by Heather O’Neill, Part Two
In August, author Heather O’Neill boarded a plane to take up the 2023 Max Margles Writing Residency in Dublin. Here is Part Two of her story.
Read moreQuebec Writers’ Federation Announces 2023 College Writers Award Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 QWF College Writers Award.
Read moreQuebec Writers’ Federation Announces 2023 carte blanche Prize Finalists
October 30, 2023 (Montreal, QC) — The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 carte blanche Prize. The carte blanche Prize is awarded once a year in recognition of an outstanding submission to … More info Read more
Read moreQWF Honours Elise Moser as the Winner of the 2023 Judy Mappin Community Award
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is honoured to announce that the winner of the 2023 Judy Mappin Community Award is Elise Moser.
Read moreDeadline Extended: 2024 Karin Montin LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation
Accepting applications from prospective mentees and mentors. Deadline: November 10, 2023.
Read moreQuebec Writers’ Federation Announces 2023 Book Prize Shortlists for 25th QWF Literary Awards
e Quebec Writers’ Federation has announced the shortlists for the six book prizes of the 25th QWF Literary Awards.
Read moreQuebec Writers’ Federation Announces the 2023 Spoken Word Prize Finalists
The finalists for the 2023 QWF Spoken Word Prize have been announced. The winners will be revealed at the QWF Awards Gala on November 13.
Read moreNew Literary Podcast How I Wrote This Launches
his summer, QWF Board Member Pamela Hensley started recording the first season of a new literary podcast bringing you in-depth conversations with award-winning authors.
Read moreWriting Matters
Since 1998, the Quebec Writers’ Federation has helped to connect, support, and inspire writers. Now in our 25th year, we wish to highlight the work writers do not only to enrich our culture, but also to ensure the success of companies, non-profits, governments, and other organizations.
Read more2024 QWF Mentorship Program: Call for Applications
Accepting applications from prospective mentees and mentors. Deadline: October 16, 2023.
Read more2024 Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Writers: Call for Applications
Accepting applications from emerging writers who are Black, Indigenous, and people of colour. 2024 Program: Young Adult Literature. Deadline: October 16, 2023.
Read moreFive Questions for: Nisha Coleman
Nisha Coleman is a writer, storyteller, musician, and actor based in Montreal. Her stories have been featured on the CBC, Moth Radio Hour, Risk!, and Confabulation, among others. Her children’s book, Dear Humans, addresses climate change and was published … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Applications: Writers in CEGEPs 2023-2024
Accepting applications from published English-language writers to participate in the Writers in CEGEPs program. Deadline: September 15, 2023.
Read moreDispatches from Ireland by Heather O’Neill
I was recently in Jerusalem, where you can follow in the steps of Jesus. Here in Dublin, you can’t help but find yourself walking in the shadow of James Joyce. I have been to where he went to school, … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Applications: 2023 Editorial Mentorship in Fiction at carte blanche
Deadline: Friday, September 1, 2023 This program is open to you if you are Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour. Learn about editing literary magazines and help curate the fiction section of the Quebec Writers’ Federation’s online literary … More info Read more
Read moreFall 2023 Workshops Are Now Open for Registration!
We’re delighted to present the Fall 2023 Workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more! We plan to hold all workshops in the QWF office, except for two—The Art of Rejection: A Masterclass and Mille-Feuille: Writing Layered Nonfiction—both of which will be … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Volunteers for QWF Annual Picnic
We’re looking for volunteers to help organize our annual picnic! The QWF annual picnic is one of QWF’s biggest social events. Writers from all backgrounds and points in their careers come together for a fun, friendly afternoon at a … More info Read more
Read moreFive Questions for: Sean Michaels
Sean Michaels is an internationally bestselling novelist from Montreal. He is the author of Us Conductors, which won the 2014 Giller Prize, and The Wagers, published in 2019. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Guardian, The … More info Read more
Read more2023 QWF Awards Submission Lists
The submissions lists for the 2023 QWF Awards have now been finalized! We’ve posted the titles of the 109 books submitted for the six book awards being given this year. The shortlists will be announced in mid-October, and the winners … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Nominations for the 2023 Judy Mappin Community Award
Deadline to Submit: August 1, 2023 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 … More info Read more
Read moreA Tribute to Rana Bose (1950-2023)
QWF mourns the loss of longtime member and community stalwart Rana Bose. Rana’s friend Nilambri Ghai wrote a tribute to Rana.
Read moreFive Questions for: Mirabel
Avleen K. Mokha, also known as Mirabel, is QWF’s latest featured member.
Read moreCall for QWF Workshop Proposals for 2024
Deadline: Monday, July 3, 2023 If you are an established writer, literary performer, or worker in the book industry with professional credentials, QWF invites you to submit a proposal to lead a workshop in 2024. About QWF Workshops QWF … More info Read more
Read moreFive Questions for: Mark Abley
Author, poet, and editor Mark Abley is QWF’s featured member for April.
Read moreCall for Submissions: 2023 QWF Spoken Word Prize
Deadline for submissions: July 2, 2023 Winners to be announced at the QWF Awards Gala: November 13, 2023 The 2023 QWF Spoken Word Prize is currently open for submissions. Read below to learn about the eligibility criteria and how … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2023 Max Margles Writer in Residence is… Heather O’Neill!
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is delighted to announce that the 2023 Max Margles Writer in Residence is Heather O’Neill! The three-strong jury—Ardo Omer, author, critic, and Kids Coordinator for FOLD (Festival of Literary Diversity); Dermot Davis, Dublin-based playwright and … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2023 Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign Is On!
Five Questions for: Rahul Varma
The Various Roles of Rahul Varma Rahul Varma is QWF’s featured member for March. Rahul Varma is a playwright and Artistic Director of Teesri Duniya Theatre, which he co-founded in 1981. His plays include Land Where the Trees Talk, … More info Read more
Read more2023 QWF Awards: Call for Submissions
QWF is now accepting submissions for the 2023 QWF Awards.
Read moreCall for Applications: Part-Time Coordinator for QWF College Writers Award
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is seeking a temporary, part-time coordinator to work on the 2023 QWF College Writers Award from mid-March through mid-June. Deadline to apply: March 13, 2023.
Read moreAnnouncing: The 2023 QWF Mentorship Pairs
QWF is delighted to announce this year’s pairs for the QWF Mentorship Program, the Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship in Screenwriting, and the first-ever Jean Antonin Billard LTAC/QWF Mentorship in Literary Translation!
Read moreWinter & Spring 2023 QWF Workshops Are Now Open for Registration!
We are thrilled to present the Winter & Spring 2023 workshops in memoir, poetry, storytelling, screenwriting, literary translation, and much more! At this time, we plan to hold all workshops in the QWF office, except for Deep Story Design and Book … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Applications: The 2023 Max Margles Writing Residency
The second Max Margles Writing Residency in Dublin, Ireland, is now open for applications! The deadline to apply is 5:00pm, January 18, 2023. About the Max Margles Writing Residency In August 2022, after a two-year pandemic delay, we were … More info Read more
Read moreCall for Submissions: Font Magazine (QWF Members Only)
Quebec-based literary magazine Font is seeking submissions from QWF members for its February 2023 issue.
Read moreThe Winners of the 2022 QWF Literary Awards Have Been Announced
*Thank you to Alain Photography for photographing the gala. On Monday, November 14, 2022, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the first fully in-person gala in over two years. The 2022 QWF Literary Awards Gala marked a new addition … More info Read more
Read moreDispatches from Ireland by Tracey Waddleton, Part Two
On August 4, 2022, Tracey Waddleton boarded a plane to take up QWF’s inaugural Max Margles Writing Residency in Dublin. Here is the second part of her story.
Read moreFive Questions for: Prathna Lor
Poet, essayist, editor, educator, and finalist for the 2022 A.M. Klein Prize for Poetry: Prathna Lor is QWF’s featured member of the month.
Read moreQUEBEC WRITERS’ FEDERATION ANNOUNCES 2022 QWF COLLEGE WRITERS AWARD FINALISTS
Finalists to be honoured evening of November 14 at Cabaret Lion d’Or [Montreal. October 26, 2022] The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) has announced the finalists for the 2022 QWF College Writers Award. Each year, the award is given to … More info Read more
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