20 Nov

Why We Write

Join Writers Collective of Canada as we explore the social impact of making art. Why We Write brings together established and emerging writers in a celebration of writing and storytelling to transform lives.

19 Nov

Linguaphile: Book Talk with Julie Sedivy and Gretchen McCulloch

Join author Julie Sedivy, in conversation with Gretchen McCulloch, as they discuss her new book, Linguaphile!

18 Nov

Event Chambers: A Listening Session and Performance

We are thrilled to invite you to a special and unique event around Oana Avasilichioaei and Klara du Plessis’s expansive projects, Chambersonic and Post-Mortem of the Event.

16 Nov

Get Published! Writing Picture Books

Learn from the experts on how to take your picture book from a dream to a reality.

15 Nov

Literary Lunch

Join us for an impromptu writers lunch at Chez Delmo (275 Notre Dame, west, Montreal, QC). All creatives welcome to discuss and share our work in a friendly, relaxed setting.

10 Nov

Triple Book Launch: Jim Johnstone, Klara Du Plessis, & Katherine Alexandra Harvey

Librairie Paragraphe Books and Paimpsest Press present and afternoon of poetry featuring Jim Johnstone, Klara Du Plessis, and Katherine Alexandra Harvey.

8 Nov

Inside MadPoetix Studios: Open Mic with Featured Artist

Get ready for an unforgettable night at Inside MadPoetix Studios!

4 Nov

Morris House Reading Series: Liana Cusmano

Writer, poet, and filmmaker, Liana Cusmano (aka Luca/BiCurious George) is a three-time Montreal Slam Champion and runner-up in the 2019 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship.

31 Oct

Morris House Reading Series: Marco Timpano

Marco Timpano is an award-winning podcaster, author, and voice-over artist.

30 Oct

Montreal Review of Books Fall Issue Launch

The Montreal Review of Books launches its Fall 2024 issue on Wednesday, October 30th at P’tit Ours (formerly Ursa, 5589 Avenue du Parc)!

25 Oct

Book Launch with David Huebert

Join Pulp Books in welcoming Halifax-based author David Huebert to launch his debut novel, Oil People.

24 Oct

Violet Hour: 10 Years of Metonymy Press

Join us for a special Violet Hour at Pulp Bookstore in Verdun, celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Metonymy Press.

 

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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