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27 Apr

The Gabriel Safdie Event: Jerusalem of the Mind—The Groundwork for the Day After

How do we continue living through endless conflict in the Middle East? How do we lay the groundwork for the day after? What role do we have as writers, poets, storytellers and journalists in the arduous and grassroots task of dialogue toward peace building? We must first explore ways toward building empathy among enemies.
6 May

Writers Out Loud: A Night of Trans Joy

The Quebec Writers’ Federation invites you to Writers Out Loud: A Night of Trans Joy, a panel discussion featuring four exciting and talented Quebec writers. Moderator and author Chris Bergeron sits down with writers Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay, Blxck Cxsper, and Lenore Claire Herrem to discuss their work, explore experiences of trans joy, and explain how and where the two intersect.

23 Jul

Chat with Larissa Lai and Her Translators

Pour souligner la parution française de son roman Les soeurs de la Muée chez … More info Read more
24 Sep

Writers Out Loud: Romantasy

Join us for Writers Out Loud: Romantasy (“Romantic Fantasy”). Three talented Montreal-based authors—Day Leitao (Remnants of the Fallen Kingdom Series), L.E. Sterling (Starling’s Weave), and Kyrie Wang (The Enemy’s Keeper Series)—sit down to discuss their writing, how they got started in the world of romantasy, and why it’s such an exciting genre to be working in today. Discover the fantastical worlds, the captivating romances, and the manifold subgenres that make romantasy the world’s latest breakout book genre. A Q&A with the audience will follow the panel discussion.
5 Oct

Poetry, Place and Politics: Readings and Moderated Discussion at FLUX Festival

How do poets and their poetry intervene into discussions and activism related to the … More info Read more
4 Nov

NOIA Launch Party: Absurd Rituals

Join NOIA’s first ever launch event in Canada, celebrating the fourth issue of NOIA … More info Read more
27 Nov

Queering Literature in 2025

Join us in the Village for a roundtable discussion with three local, literary authors: H. Nigel Thomas, Su J Sokol, and Talhí Briones, as well as multidisciplinary artist Nour Symon—all of whom have published works in 2025. In conversation with local writer Brooke Lee, the panel will discuss their latest works, queer time and space in the literary arts community, and what a hopeful future can look like during socially turbulent times.
6 Dec

New Knowledge: Nonfiction Lightning Round

Often, fiction gets the limelight, poetry gets the prestige. But nonfiction books are published every day that help illuminate, preserve and create the world around us. Join local authors as they share the passions that led them to investigate a single subject in depth and then write an entire book about it.
6 Dec

Valentine in December! with Heather O’Neill and Arizona O’Neill

The duo will take to the stage to discuss their collaboration Valentine in Montreal. The novel, written by Heather with illustrations by Arizona, is a sweet Montreal adventure in which our famous metro plays a starring role. The O’Neills will sign copies after their onstage appearance.
6 Dec

Guernica Editions Showcase

An event celebrating Guernica Editions’ longstanding presence in Quebec, featuring readings by authors with new releases this year, including fiction, memoir, and poetry. With the purchase of a book, guests will be entered into a raffle to win a selection of Guernica titles.
7 Dec

Archives Out Loud: Italian-Canadian Literature

There is a significant body of excellent Italian-Canadian literature available from a variety of sources in English, French, and Italian. The panel will discuss some established works as well as new voices emerging from the next generation. This session is part of the Archives Out Loud series organized by the Italian-Canadian Archives of Quebec. The panel will be followed by a reception in the office of the Italian-Canadian Community Archives of Quebec, in the basement level of Casa d’Italia.
7 Dec

Acquiring Editors at Work

Who gets to choose which books will be published – and how do they do it? Editors from three publishers will discuss how they decide what to publish, and how writers can improve their chances. Simon & Schuster children’s book editor Yashaswi Kesanakurthy, Baraka Books’ fiction and nonfiction editor Leila Marshy, and Curtis McRae, fiction editor at Véhicule Press, will give us the inside scoop on what acquisitions editors really do.
7 Dec

Speed Dating for Writers and Publishers!

Writers, bring your pitch and get ready to present it to a range of local publishers. Introduce yourselves, and then you’ll have three minutes to tell your publisher “date” what your book is all about. Don’t forget to leave time for questions or a little discussion. When the bell dings, move to the next available seat and do it again. Whether you find a home for your manuscript or not, you’ll make contacts and gather information that may serve you now and in the future.
7 Dec

Art and Life in Graphic Novels

Three of Quebec’s most distinctive voices in contemporary comics come together to explore the intimate connections between art and autobiography. Juli Delporte (Portrait of a Body), D. Boyd (Denniveniquity), and Pascal Girard (Pastimes) draw from personal experience to craft stories that are tender, funny, and deeply human. Join them for a conversation about turning life into art, the creative risks of vulnerability, and the evolving landscape of autobiographical graphic novels. Moderated by François Vigneault.

 

QWF Annual Timeline

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January

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February

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April

Stacks of books on display

May

June

Women in a classroom

July

People wearing summer clothes in nature

August

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September

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October

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December

  • Registration for Winter-Spring Workshops opens
  • QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!
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