7 Dec 10 Dec
Event

The Pipeline Play Reading Series

Infinithéâtre’s annual Pipeline play reading series is back! Join us from December 7th-10th at More info Read more

15 Apr
QWF Event

Writers Out Loud: Emerging Authors Panel

April 15, 3:00–4:30 pm Join us and discover the writings of the finalists of More info Read more

23 May
Event

Montreal International Anarchist Theatre Festival presents: Marusya Nikiforova: Ukraine’s Legendary Anarchist Warrior

Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 7:00 pmLa Sala Rossa, Montreal Norman Nawrocki’s one-act play Marusya More info Read more

8 Jun 17 Jun
Event

Alright: Solving the Problem of Living

Running June 8-June 17 Acclaimed storyteller Nisha Coleman (Self-Exile, Cornichon) takes you on an More info Read more

30 Sep
Event

An Evening of Poetry & Reflection

Saturday, September 30, 6 pmAtwater Library Auditorium Witness the diversity of poetry at the More info Read more

1 Oct
Event

Garden of Literary Delights 2023

Sunday, Oct 1, 5-7 pmAtwater Library Auditorium Readings by four, wonderful Canadian authors of More info Read more

19 Oct
QWF Event

StoryFest 2023: Anita Anand

Thursday, October 19, 7:30–9:00 pmHudson Creative Hub273 rue Main, Hudson, QC Anita Anand is More info Read more

22 Nov 26 Nov
Event

2023 Salon du livre de Montréal

The Salon du livre de Montréal is back at Palais des congrès, Montreal, from 22 to 26 November, 2023. Events around the city and online will also be taking place starting November 10.

24 Nov
Event

Writing the Environment

Pre­sent­ed by the Asso­ci­a­tion of Eng­lish-Lan­guage Pub­lish­ers of Que­bec, this dia­log­ic per­for­mance of poet­ry in Eng­lish, French, and trans­la­tion will imag­ine writ­ing the envi­ron­ment. Fea­tur­ing Kaie Kel­lough and Chan­tal Neveu, it will embody lan­guage in its rela­tion to land and space, and reflect on poetry’s rad­i­cal stance towards a sus­tain­able future.

10 Dec
Event

Townships Holiday Book Fest

 The Townships Sun Holiday Book Fest invites all book lovers to meet with an exciting line-up of 25 or more recent Townships authors who will display and talk about their books. Enjoy a program of short readings, panel discussions, videos, and music throughout the day. A free pancake breakfast will be served until 1 p.m., and tea and treats all day. 

27 Jan
Event

Confabulation presents : Shortest Story 14

It’s that time of year. Centaur’s Wildside Festival meets Confabulation’s Shortest Story eventSaturday January More info Read more

 

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

March

April

  • The QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign closes
  • Applications for StoryScaping program begins for organizations
Stacks of books on display

May

June

Women in a classroom

July

People wearing summer clothes in nature

August

Two women smiling at the camera

September

Group of women smiling at camera

October

November

December

  • Call for applications for Max Margles Writing Residency (postponed to February-March for 2024 Residency)
  • Registration for Winter-Spring Workshops opens
  • QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December. Happy holidays!