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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.
11 Oct

Launch of Tanya Bellehumeur-Allatt’s new poetry collection The Hospitality of Trees (Shoreline Press). In conversation with Rebecca Păpucaru

Saturday, October 11, 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Black Cat Books, 168E Rue Queen, … More info Read more
9 Oct

Soliloquies Anthology Open Mic & Fundraiser

*Open to everyone, not just students! *Sign up early at soliloquies.org/events-2 Step up to … More info Read more
8 Oct

October Readings with Montreal Authors (Canton, Maiolo, McGuire)

Licia Canton, Anna Maiolo and Heather McGuire read from their most recent work. Hosted by Liana Cusmano. Online via Zoom.
4 Oct

Dark Sky Preserve re-launch on International Observe the Moon Night!

You are invited to the re-launch of the poetry collection and album, Dark Sky … More info Read more
17 Sep

Excavating Memories

Fred Anderson in conversation about his memoir “Eyes Have Seen: From Mississippi to Montreal, … More info Read more
24 Jul

Book Launch: July’s Return by Samara O’Gorman

Join us on the evening of Thursday, July 24th, at Viva Vida Art Gallery … More info Read more
22 Jul

Launch of carte blanche Issue 51

Join us for the launch of carte blanche Issue 51. Featuring readings from contributors Jem Woolidge, Eli Doering, Neil Smith, Maude Abouche, Willow Little, Jean-Guy Forget, D.M. Bradford, and Dominique Russell
5 Jun − 14 Jun

Aborted at Montreal Fringe 2025

Aborted is a metaphorical, poetic play exploring a young woman’s/daughter’s life as she revisits … More info Read more
1 Jun

2025 QWF Mentorship Reading

For four months, eight emerging writers and one emerging translator have worked to hone their craft. Now, their journey culminates in a public reading where they will each present an excerpt from their work in progress.
18 May

Poetry Launch with Terese Mason Pierre

Join us on May 8th at 7pm in launching Terese Mason Pierre’s poetry collection, … More info Read more
15 May

Book Launch: Quietly, Loving Everyone by Curtis John McRae

Véhicule Press invites you to the launch of Curtis John McRae’s debut short story … 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

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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