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25 Apr

Imagination Writers’ Festival: Valentine in Montreal with Heather O’Neill and Arizona O’Neill

Meet Heather O’Neill and Arizona O’Neill, the writer and illustrator of the novel Valentine … More info Read more
29 Apr

2026 Annual General Meeting

The Quebec Writers’ Federation Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Adair Auditorium and online via Zoom. The meeting is open to all QWF members.
1 May

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
9 May

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
15 May

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
23 May

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
24 May
QWF Event

Writers Out Loud: Writing the Eastern Townships

The Quebec Writers’ Federation invites you to Writers Out Loud: Writing the Eastern Townships. Join … More info Read more
26 May

Writers Out Loud: Chanel Sutherland and H. Nigel Thomas

The Quebec Writers’ Federation invites you to Writers Out Loud: Chanel Sutherland and H. Nigel … More info Read more
27 May
QWF Event

Lunch & Learn: EnRoute

Are you a writer or artist from an English-speaking regional community in Quebec? Are … More info Read more
29 May

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
6 Jun

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
6 Jun
QWF Event

Speed-Dating for Children’s and YA Authors and Publishers

Writers, bring your pitch and get ready to present it to two acquiring editors … More info Read more
12 Jun

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
13 Jun

2026 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.

 

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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