28 Mar
Event

Les auteurs s’expriment sur: l’amour et la résilience § Authors Talk On: Love & Resilience

This event is an invitation for Author’s to read passages from their published works, More info Read more

28 Mar
Event

The Pit Periodical Issue 7 launch

The Pit is back~ after a much needed hibernation, their winter issue is finally More info Read more

31 Mar
Event

A Crisis of Empathy? Shared Suffering in the Contemporary Moment

This event brings together two thought leaders who will explore how political polarization erodes our capacity for empathy. As public debates become more conflictual, how do we remain present to one another’s suffering, even when we fundamentally disagree? Rabbi Lisa Grushcow offers a spiritual perspective on empathy and suffering, while anthropologist Samuel Veissière examines the social forces driving deepening division. Together, they invite us to consider how we might listen, connect, and heal in fractured times.

7 Apr

Lunch & Learn with QWF

Looking to learn more about QWF, what we do, and how we can help you? Join us for Lunch & Learn with QWF, a free 60-minute session providing a deep dive into all our programs and services.

9 Apr

Book Launch: There’s Always More to Say by Natalie Southworth

Book launch of the short story collection There’s Always More to Say by Natalie Southworth, published by Linda Leith Publishing.

16 May 25 May

Writers’ Retreat: Doolin, Ireland May 2026

Join a small group of writers in various genres for our second retreat to More info Read more

19 May
Event

Smaller Animals Book Launch

Join us for an evening of discussion on Smaller Animals, the debut novel by More info Read more

9 Nov
Event

2026 QWF Awards Gala

Save the date! On the evening of November 9, the Cabaret Lion d’Or in Montreal will transform into a spellbinding celebration of literary excellence in Quebec. Join us as reveal the winners of the 2026 QWF Literary Awards in the categories of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, first book, translation, playwriting, spoken word, and children’s and young adult literature.

5 Nov 12 Nov

Ireland Castle Writing Retreat 2027

Join CMarie Fuhrman (workshop leader) for a week in an Irish castle, November 5-12, 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

  • QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign ends
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

The QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!  
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