28 Mar

The Pit Periodical Issue 7 launch

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

28 Mar

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

25 Mar

Misha Solomon launches MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER DANCED BALLET

Join Misha Solomon in launching his highly-anticipated poetry debut, My Great-Grandfather Danced Ballet at the Centre Culturel Georges-Vanier on March 25th at 7PM! Hosted by Sarah Burgoyne and featuring a performance by Nate Yaffe. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

24 Mar

Lunch and Learn: Writing Medicine Authentically in Speculative Fiction

Tuesday, March 24, 202612:00–1:15 pm ETFree, Online via Zoom—Register for Link Medicine is an … More info Read more

18 Mar

Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival 2026 Press Conference

Mark your calendars! The Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, a landmark annual literary event in Montreal, is returning for its 28th edition this coming spring, from April 23–26, 2026. 

15 Mar

Book Launch: Before We Forget by Mary Soderstrom

Mary Soderstrom launches her new book, Before We Forget: How Remembering Will Get Us Through the Next 75 Years, published by Dundurn Press.

8 Mar

International Women’s Day Reading Event § Journée internationale des femmes Lecture

EN: An afternoon of poetry, fiction and literature readings for and by women, for … More info Read more

8 Mar

Soliloquies x Pixie OPEN MIC + Music & Raffle

Marginalia: Scribbles, Scraps and Notes Apps RSVP HERE: https://soliloquies.org/events-2/ For the first time, Pixie … More info Read more

3 Mar

Lunch & Learn with: The Public Lending Right (PLR)

The Quebec Writers’ Federation is excited to host PLR Program Manager Peter Schneider and PLR Program Analyst Lori Knoll for our next Lunch and Learn. They will give an overview of the program, including who is eligible, how payments work, and what has recently changed in the registration process.

15 Feb

BOOK LAUNCH: Oyster by Marianne Ackerman

Celebrate the launch of local author Marianne Ackerman’s latest release, OYSTER! Join us on … More info Read more

11 Feb

A Poetry Evening at the Thomas More Institute

Immerse yourself in the poetic worlds of four Montreal authors in this poetry evening … More info Read more

3 Feb

Lunch & Learn with: Confabulation

Confabulation is a monthly storytelling event based in Montreal, Victoria, and Calgary. Storytellers share honest stories from their lives without notes, props, or gimmicks. This Lunch and Learn will give you more information about Confabulation and storytelling. Prospective storytellers can learn how to pitch their story and participate in one of their shows. You can also learn how their storytelling workshops and coaching can enhance your daily communication skills. Whether you are a published author looking to branch into literary performance, an emerging writer longing to share your story, or a literary lover in want of engaging, entertaining events, you are invited to learn from Confabulation’s founding artistic director, Matt Goldberg, and general manager, Deb Vanslet, in this free information session.

 

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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