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

24 Jan

Environmental Writers’ Reading to Benefit RAVEN Trust

Saturday, January 24, 5:00–8:00 pm ET Join us for a public reading on January More info Read more

22 Jan

Anniversary Launch: Soliloquies 30!

Mark your calendars! Please join us on Thursday, January 22nd at 7PM at Bar More info Read more

22 Jan

Launch of Quist Issue 3

QWF’s literary magazine for youth, Quist, is throwing a launch party! Join us on January 22nd at 7pm at Pulp Books to celebrate Quist’s third issue. There will be readings by issue contributors, followed by light refreshments.

18 Jan

Accent Open Mic Vol. 129, Cactus Press 20th Anniversary Bash

Cactus Press turns 20! Come celebrate with a bevvy of Cactus Press alumni on More info Read more

7 Dec

Accent Vol. 127 with Lisa Pasold and April L. Ford

Join us for the launch of two new Cactus Press chapbooks with April L. More info Read more

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.

16 Nov

Accent Open Mic Vol. 126 “Glossolalia” with Emmanuel Deraps, Robin Durnford, and Josh Quirion

Join us for another amazing evening of poetry and prose with featured readers Emmanuel More info Read more

16 Nov

Accent Open Mic Vol. 126 “Glossolalia” with Emmanuel Deraps, Robin Durnford, and Josh Quirion

Join us for another amazing evening of poetry and prose with featured readers Emmanuel More info Read more

12 Nov

Writers Read Presents: John Barton

Join us on November 12 at 1PM in MB-14.250 (John Molson Building, 14th Floor, Room 250), 1600 Boul de Maisonneuve O, for a reading and conversation with Canadian poet John Barton. This event is free to attend and open to everyone. Please register to reserve your place. 

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

30 Oct

Two Rebeccas, Two Books!

Thursday, October 30, Argo Bookstore, 1841-A Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. More info Read more

24 Oct

Literary Oktoberfest

Yolk is excited to announce its third annual Literary Oktoberfest! Join us for a night inspired by the atmospheric outdoor beer gardens of Oktoberfest and designed to connect writers, agents, publishers, booksellers, and literary support organizations in the city of Montreal. The evening will begin with three keynote speakerssharing insights about their publishing journeys, and conclude with two readings by prominent authors Tara McGowan-Ross and Christopher DiRaddo. Throughout the evening there will be time to meet new writers, industry professionals, and discover what this city and country has to offer. Tickets are 10$. Limited spots available! This is an 18+ event.

 

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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