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9 Nov

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
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Reading: Alice Zorn, Francesca Ekwuyasi, and Christine Fischer Guy

Alice Zorn (Mind the Gap), Francesca Ekwuyasi (Butter Honey Pig Bread), and Christine Fischer … More info Read more
2 Nov − 5 Nov
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The Writer’s Coven: Writing Session | Séance d’écriture

Calling writers and creatives of all kinds! Whether you’re a budding novelist, a published … More info Read more
29 Oct
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Montreal Review of Books Fall 2026 Launch

Join us for readings by Elizabeth Ball (Missy Whynaught), Kathryn Jezer-Morton (The Story of … More info Read more
29 Oct
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Townships Book Fest Panel: Women Talking

Part of Townships Book Fest in Lennoxville Author and translator Chantal Ringuet, the Eastern … More info Read more
27 Oct
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Launch: carte blanche Issue 55

Put it in your calendars! A carte blanche event is coming this month! We … More info Read more
27 Oct

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.
26 Oct − 29 Oct
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The Writer’s Coven: Writing Session | Séance d’écriture

Calling writers and creatives of all kinds! Whether you’re a budding novelist, a published … More info Read more
24 Oct
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More Than a MILF: Sex and the Aging Female Body

Come join Robyn Diner as she launches her creative nonfiction anthology, More Than a … More info Read more
21 Oct

Book Launch: It’s All Coming Back to Me Now

“Poignant and hilarious, often on the same page.” Le Devoir Join us for the … More info Read more
19 Oct − 22 Oct
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The Writer’s Coven: Writing Session | Séance d’écriture

Calling writers and creatives of all kinds! Whether you’re a budding novelist, a published … More info Read more
15 Oct

2026 Knowlton Literary Festival – October 15-17, 2026

Frank Nixon is delighted to announce that he will be participating in the 2026 … 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

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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