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.

18 Nov

Lunch and Learn with SODEP

The Société de développement des périodiques culturels québécois (SODEP) is an association dedicated to the defense and promotion of Quebec’s cultural magazines. Founded in 1978, SODEP brings together nearly 50 rich, diverse and unique magazines devoted to the arts, literature, social issues, history and heritage. Its mandate is to make cultural magazines accessible to all and to offer its members a variety of services to support their professional development.

17 Sep

Info Session with UNEQ: Update on the Status of the Artist Act

In partnership with QWF, the Union des écrivaines et des écrivains québécois (UNEQ) will be leading a virtual information session in English for writers to learn more about UNEQ.

26 Aug

Lunch and Learn with CALQ

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec is Quebec’s public arts funder that invests in the imagination and celebrates the successes of those who create memorable works, shape Quebec’s cultural identity, and make it shine. They support the creation, experimentation, and production in the arts and literature in all regions of the province and promote dissemination in Quebec, Canada, and abroad.

12 Jul

Working as a Writer: From Side-Passion to Professional Practice

Join award-winning author, publisher, and creative entrepreneur Alexis Marie Chute for a deep dive More info Read more

29 Apr

Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference: Embrace Uncertainty and Create Opportunity

Calling all Quebec artists: whether you paint, sculpt, perform, write, or explore creativity in More info Read more

25 Mar

Lunch and Learn with the English Language Arts Network (ELAN)

ELAN is a not-for-profit organization that connects, supports, and creates opportunities for Quebec’s English-speaking artists and arts communities. ELAN members are individuals and organizations from a wide array of artistic disciplines, cultural and geographic backgrounds, and linguistic and cultural communities. Together this network reflects an evolving Quebec identity and celebrates the province’s cultural, artistic, and social diversity.

16 Nov

Get Published! Writing Picture Books

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

11 Jul

Self-Publishing 101: A Roundtable Discussion

Join us for Self-Publishing 101, a roundtable discussion featuring four self-published authors and one editor.

6 Mar

Writers Read presents Laurie Graham, Derek Beaulieu, and Jana Prikryl

Writers Read, a reading series based at Concordia University, is eager to feature a More info Read more

26 Feb

Translation Talks: D. M. Bradford and Donald Nicholson-Smith

February 26, 12:00–1:00 pm EST. A free online discussion featuring D.M. Bradford and Donald Nicholson-Smith.

25 May

Hackmatack Panel with Valerie Sherrard, Edeet Ravel, Laura Best, and host Stephanie Domet

Thursday, May 25, 6:30 pm EDT (7:30 pm ADT)Online via Zoom Join 2023 Hackmatack More info Read more

24 May

Learn@Lunch: Navigating Bill 96 – Understanding Quebec’s French Language Law

Wednesday, May 24, 12:00-1:30 pmOnline via Zoom Are you wondering about Quebec’s newly approved 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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