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SUMMARY:The Sound of Dogs
DESCRIPTION:An Imago Theatre and The Sound of Dogs Collective Co-Production \nCentaur Theatre’s Brave New Looks Selection for 2026/27 \nThe World Premiere of \nTHE SOUND OF DOGS \nBy Jennifer Roberts \nDirected by Micheline Chevrier and Pamela Witcher \nOctober 1–10\, 2026 at Centaur Theatre \n  \nTickets: \nRegular: $34\nArts Worker/Senior: $25\nPay-What-You-Decide tickets available for all performances\, starting at $5 \nReceive 10% off your booking when you book a group of 10 or more \nApproximate runtime: 90 minutes\, followed by a 20 minute talkback with an invited guest (no talkbacks on opening night). \n\nGet tickets here. \n  \nAbout the Play: \nWhat’s it like to have Deaf parents? A wry investigation. \nCODA is a hearing child of Deaf parents. She has always seen her life as normal despite being told otherwise. Again. And again. And again. \nIn an attempt to explain her life to curious outsiders\, CODA invites us into her world\, as she traces the not-so-distant histories that have shaped her family and community. Through Deaf cultural storytelling and humour\, she shares personal stories and pushes back against the assumptions made about her parents. \nBlending American Sign Language\, spoken English\, and movement within a vivid digital landscape\, THE SOUND OF DOGS builds a layered world of expression and connection. Both intimate and expansive\, it celebrates the beauty and complexity of Deaf culture (with a touch of mischief). \nTHE SOUND OF DOGS was developed in collaboration with Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal. \nLearn more here. \nJennifer Roberts is a Montreal Playwright and Actor who has been at Imago and a part of our Creators Circle with THE SOUND OF DOGS. Director Micheline Chevrier was a previous Artistic and Executive Director of Imago Theatre\, most recently directing our award winning production of Redbone Coonhound. \nBoth Roberts and Chevrier collaborated with Imago on Upside Down – a series of narrative and documentary films that explore accessibility\, digital theatre\, and the creation process. Upside Down is available to stream for free on our website and is a great companion piece to THE SOUND OF DOGS.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-sound-of-dogs/
LOCATION:Centaur Theatre\, 453 St. Francois-Xavier\, Montreal\, Quebec\, HZY 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Book Marketing: From Foundations to Fun
DESCRIPTION:Open to all\nLimited to 12 participants\nOnline workshop* \n  \nSession 1—Marketing Foundations and Reaching Readers \n\nFirst hour: The basics of marketing—your foundations. Ten steps to take to ensure you hit the ground running. Important for new writers but also the core to which established authors should return to upgrade before moving on to other marketing efforts. These are crucial to your success\, but many people overlook or do them poorly\, which often leads to more expensive marketing failing. Get these in place so you can build higher.\nSecond hour: Reaching out and collaborations. Adding a mailing list and newsletter to your marketing tools and using paid newsletters while you build up your own subscribers. Seeing other authors as allies\, not competition as you reach out to wider audiences\, finding ways in which you can collaborate.\n\n  \nSession 2—Cheap\, Free\, Fun and Unusual Marketing \n\n\n\nFirst hour: 20 cheap and free marketing moves to make—this will get you moving and keep your efforts refreshed when you’re feeling stuck or tired of marketing (as we all do from time to time!). Most are free\, the rest are cheap so there’s no excuse for not having a go!\n\n\n\n\nSecond hour: Unusual marketing moves to make. Bored of all the standard marketing\, no matter how important it is? Then liven things up with creative and fun ideas that can be implemented without a vast marketing budget. These will speak to your creativity and help you stand out from the crowd.\n\nWhat should I do to prepare? \nNothing at all! Bring pen and paper so you can make copious notes and enjoy. We have a lot of material to get through but I love questions\, so ask plenty as we go along! \nAll attendees will also receive a free 1-hour recorded webinar on productivity and my book on developing your own author merchandise/swag. \n  \nFeedback from previous workshops \n\nLoved it – thank you. Very knowledgeable and experienced tutor\, brilliant advice and tips.\n\n\nPicked up so many great ideas—can’t wait to put them into practice!\n\n\nConcise\, practical presentation\, good advice\, delivered with enthusiasm and credibility. \n\n  \n*This workshop will take place online via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants a week or so prior to the first session.   \nMelissa Addey writes richly researched historical fiction. Her novels span Ancient Rome\, medieval Morocco\, 18th-century China\, and Regency England. She has a PhD in Creative Writing\, was Writer in Residence at the British Library\, and lives in London with her family. She runs workshops and webinars for authors wanting to take an entrepreneurial approach to their writing careers. \n  \nDiscover her books (and get a free novella) at www.melissaaddey.com \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaaddey/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaAddeyAuthor
URL:https://qwf.org/event/book-marketing-from-foundations-to-fun/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, open to QWF members \nRegister for the session by filling out the RSVP form below. \nLooking for some dedicated\, quiet writing space? \n\n\n\nRegister below to do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do. 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\nThe Zoom link will be sent out a day or two before the session. \n\n\n\nPlease note that these sessions are designed for silent writing\, rather than discussing or getting feedback on work. \n\n\n\n10:00–10:25: Writing 110:25–10:30: Break10:30–10:55: Writing 210:55–11:00: Break11:00–11:25: Writing 311:25–11:30: Break11:30–11:55: Writing 411:55–12:00: Break12:00–12:25: Writing 5 \n\n\n\nTo receive the Zoom link\, RSVP below. You will receive the Zoom link a few days before the session. \n\n\n\nNote: RSVPs for virtual Shut Up & Write! sessions close 24 hours before the session begins. If there is no option to RSVP\, RSVPs are closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are registered but can no longer attend\, please email john@qwf.org. \n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link
CATEGORIES:Shut Up & Write!
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SUMMARY:Cross-Border Poetry: An Afternoon of Poetry\, Community\, and Unity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring afternoon of poetry\, community and unity at the historic Haskell Opera House\, a unique cultural landmark built directly on the border between Canada and the United States. Cross-Border Poetry will bring together 18 acclaimed poets from Vermont and Canada for three engaging poetry sessions. The featured writers include Poet Laureates\, as well as winners and finalists for the Griffin Poetry Prize\, the Vermont Book Award\, the Governor General’s Literary Awards and other major honours. Breaks between the sessions will give guests an opportunity to meet the poets\, connect with fellow literature lovers and browse books available for purchase. \n  \nHaskell Opera House\, Derby Line\, Vermont / Stanstead\, Quebec \nFREE EVENT \nPresented by the Centre des Arts de Stanstead.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/cross-border-poetry-an-afternoon-of-poetry-community-and-unity/
LOCATION:Haskell Opera House\, 1 Church Street\, Stanstead\, Quebec\, J0B 3E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Reading
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SUMMARY:A Poetry Punk Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Gwen Aube\, author of Missed Connections with Tall Girls (2026)\, with performances by Double Dog Dare and Cicada. \n*Turbo Haus is a bar\, you must be at least 18 years of age to attend the show. \nGet tickets: https://sundrop.bloomtickets.ca/event/3023?APoetryPunkMatinee.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/a-poetry-punk-matinee/
LOCATION:Turbo Haus\, 2040 rue Saint-Denis\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2X 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Reading
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