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SUMMARY:Mountain Writing - Self Directed Residency 2023
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThe Self-Directed Mountain Writing program is a three-week residency for four established writers working in any genre (fiction\, nonfiction\, journalism\, or poetry)\, on mountain narratives\, environmental journalism\, stories of adventure\, or projects with climbing or mountaineering themes. \nWith a strong emphasis on literary quality\, interior journeys of exploration and the psychology of extreme endeavours are as much a focus as the physical accomplishments involved. \nWriters will enjoy dedicated\, uninterrupted writing time in a spectacular mountain setting\, and the communality of a small group of peers from around the world. \nThis program overlaps with the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival where visiting authors\, editors\, or publishers will offer further enrichment and inspiration. \nWhat does the program offer? \nParticipants will be encouraged to meet regularly to share work and projects for independent peer review and community support. During the program\, once weekly\, published guest speakers will present to the participants on topics and themes relevant to the program. \nWriters will be allocated a Leighton Artist Studio for personal use. \nWho should apply? \nEstablished writers with a proven publication record seeking a period of dedicated time to work on a project in the mountain writing genre. \nWe welcome writers from all backgrounds\, as well as gender identities and expressions. \nApplication Deadline: August 02\, 2023\nProgram Dates: October 25 – November 15\, 2023\nLearn more and apply online: https://bit.ly/3OMzGcW\nFinancial Aid is available for this program.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/mountain-writing-self-directed-residency-2023/
LOCATION:Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity\, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Perfect Your Pitch: Panel and Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 3\, 2023\n\n\n\nPanel in the 4TH SPACE: 12 pm-1:15 pmWorkshops: 1:30 pm-3:00 pmMcConnell Building\, Concordia University\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W.\, Montreal\n\n\n\nPanel: In person and live streamed; no registration requiredWorkshops: In person; workshop registration required \n\n\n\nThe Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec and the Quebec Writers’ Federation have  partnered with Concordia University’s Writers Read series to present a panel discussion on crafting successful non-fiction book and magazine pitches. Featuring Maisonneuve Magazine associate editor Nour Abi-Nakhoul\, Assembly Press publisher Leigh Nash\, and accomplished journalist and author Adam Leith Gollner\, the event will be moderated by Montreal arts and culture journalist Matt Hays. No registration is required for the panel\, but space is limited. \n\n\n\nThe panel will be followed by two 90-minute workshops: one with Nour Abi-Nakhoul and the other with Leigh Nash. The workshops are free\, but attendees must register in advance.  \n\n\n\nEach workshop is limited to 10 participants. A waiting list will be created if needed. \n\n\n\nHow to watch the panel? Join us in person or online by registering for the Zoom Meeting or watching live on YouTube. \n\n\n\nWorkshop: Magazine Pitches with Nour Abi-Nakhoul\n\n\n\n\nIn the world of magazine journalism\, crafting a pitch that’s succinct\, relevant and compelling is necessary for getting your story idea out of your head and onto the page. Over 90 minutes\, you’ll obtain personalized\, in-depth feedback on your pitch from Maisonneuve Magazine editor Nour Abi-Nakhoul. Participants will learn about proper pitch structure\, finding the right publication\, email etiquette and how to effectively showcase your writing ability. Participants will be asked to submit a draft pitch prior to the workshop in order to receive feedback. Pitches should be around 3-4 paragraphs long; no more than 500 words. \n\n\n\nNour Abi-Nakhoul is a Montreal-based writer and editor. She’s written for a variety of Canadian and American publications\, and is currently the associate editor of Maisonneuve Magazine. Her debut novel\, Supplication\, is coming out next spring from Penguin Random House. (Photo credit: Olivia Gough) \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop: Non-Fiction Book Proposals with Leigh Nash\n\n\n\n\nA solid proposal is essential when it comes to pitching book-length non-fiction projects to traditional publishing houses. On the one hand\, it’s great: you don’t have to write a whole book before you begin submitting! On the other\, you can’t rely on a stellar manuscript to win over agents and editors. This 90-minute workshop with Assembly Press publisher Leigh Nash will help you pull together the pieces you need to craft a full book proposal that’s tailored to your publishing goals. Participants will be asked to prepare a 300-word synopsis of one non-fiction project and a 200-word bio and submit them in advance; these will be used as the basis for in-workshop exercises. \n\n\n\nLeigh Nash is the publisher at Assembly Press. Prior to that\, she was publisher at House of Anansi Press and Invisible Publishing\, where she expanded the publishing program and shaped an editorial identity that has been met with significant critical acclaim and major literary award nominations. She has also worked for Coach House Books\, served on the boards of eBOUND Canada and the Association of Canadian Publishers\, and has taught book publishing courses at Humber College and York University. She has an MFA in Creative Writing and has published one poetry collection\, Goodbye\, Ukulele. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Sign-Up Instructions\n\n\n\nPlease email Riley Palanca (riley@qwf.org) to register\, including the following: \n\n\n\n\nYour name\n\n\n\nWhich workshop you would like to attend\n\n\n\nFor the magazine workshop\, please include a draft non-fiction pitch\, maximum 500words (see details above)\n\n\n\nFor the book proposal workshop\, please include a 300-word synopsis of one non-fictionproject and a 200-word bio (see details above)\n\n\n\n\nNote: The workshops are open to QWF members and students at Concordia University’s English & Creative Writing Department.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/perfect-your-pitch-panel-and-workshops/
LOCATION:4TH SPACE\, McConnell Building\, Concordia University\, 1400 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3G 1M8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Read Quebec Book Fair
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write! with QWF—In Person!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 3\, 12:30 pm–3:00 pmFree\, In PersonQWF Office (Room 3\, 1200 Atwater Ave.\, Westmount)\n\n\n\nLooking for some dedicated\, quiet writing space? \n\n\n\nJoin us for another in-person Shut Up & Write session since the pandemic! \n\n\n\nBased on feedback from our membership survey last spring\, we’ve decided to hold regular Shut Up & Write events at the QWF office. \n\n\n\nDo all that writing you’ve been meaning to do\, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique\, participants write in 25 minute bursts\, with 5-minute breaks in between. \n\n\n\nThis event is for QWF members only. Not a member? Learn about becoming a member.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that these sessions are designed for silent writing\, rather than discussing or getting feedback on work. \n\n\n\n12:30–12:55: Writing 112:55–1:00: Break1:00–1:25: Writing 21:25–1:30: Break1:30–1:55: Writing 31:55–2:00: Break2:00–2:25: Writing 42:25–2:30: Break2:30–2:55: Writing 5 \n\n\n\nTo register\, RSVP below.Note: RSVPs may close 24 hours before the event starts. If there is no option to RSVP\, that means RSVPs are closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting to the QWF Office\n\n\n\nOur office is located on the top floor of the Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, in Room 3. \n\n\n\nAddress: 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3Westmount\, QC H3Z 1X4 \n\n\n\nClosest Metro: Atwater Station \n\n\n\nClosest Bus lines: 24\, 63\, 90\, 104\, 138\, 144\, 150 \n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\nThe QWF Office is fully accessible by wheelchair from the side entrance on Tupper Street. Once inside\, there is an elevator to the second floor\, where the QWF office is. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the office location and accessibility.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/shut-up-write-with-qwf-in-person-3/
LOCATION:QWF Office\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3\, Westmount\, QC\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Eight Voices: Finalists for the QWF Spoken Word Prize
DESCRIPTION:November 3\, 2023\, 3:00 pm\n\n\n\n4TH SPACE\, McConnell Building\, Concordia University1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W.\, MontrealIn-person and livestreamed.Free\, no registration required for in-person event. Registration required for the livestream. \n\n\n\nRSVP to the Facebook event.\n\n\n\nIn an exciting live event\, the finalists for the 2023 QWF Spoken Word Prize will offer short performances showcasing their talents. The prize is open to all forms of spoken word performance\, from storytelling to sound poetry\, hip hop\, and dub. Presented by QWF and Concordia’s SpokenWeb project. \n\n\n\nHow can you participate? Join us in person or online by registering for the Zoom Meeting or by watching live on YouTube.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/eight-voices-finalists-for-the-qwf-spoken-word-prize-2/
LOCATION:4TH SPACE\, McConnell Building\, Concordia University\, 1400 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3G 1M8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Read Quebec Book Fair
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SUMMARY:Read Quebec Book Fair Opening Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:November 3\, 2023\, 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nMcConnell Atrium\, Concordia University1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W.\, Montreal.  Free\, no registration required. In person.\n\n\n\nRSVP to the Facebook event.\n\n\n\nFollowing the book fair events in the 4TH SPACE\, attendees are invited to attend a wine and cheese reception to mingle with fellow book lovers\, peruse and purchase books.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/read-quebec-book-fair-opening-cocktail/
LOCATION:Atrium\, McConnell Building\, Concordia University\, 1400 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West\, Montreal\, H3G 1M8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Read Quebec Book Fair
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