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18 Apr − 19 Apr
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Poetic Attention

April 18–April 19, 2024 Register for Poetry Matters’ Poetic Attention event. In the spirit … More info Read more
20 Apr
Workshop

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Writing Residencies!

Writing residencies are ideal for focusing time on large projects, meeting other artists, and re-booting your creative life. In this two-day workshop, we will explore how writers can benefit from different residency opportunities and how to put forward the strongest application possible.
20 Apr
Event

Book Launch: Vancouvered Out by Norman Nawrocki

Acclaimed Montreal author Norman Nawrocki launches his exciting and timely new novella, Vancouvered Out, Saturday April 20, 2024 at the Milton-Parc Community Library, 3516 ave du Parc, Montreal, H2X 2H7. The 4pm launch is free.

20 Apr
Event

Confabulation presents: Food Fights — Stories of family traditions, minced words and soul food

Confabulation Montreal presents: “Food Fights — Stories of family traditions, minced words and soul … More info Read more
21 Apr
Event

Enchanted April: A Poetry Tea

You are warmly invited to our Poetry Tea on Sunday, April 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Uplands Cultural & Heritage Centre, 9 Spied St., Lennoxville. Admission is free, courtesy of Uplands, and tea and treats are complimentary, courtesy of participating poets.
21 Apr
Event

Poetry Express with Stuart Ross

Stuart Ross is recipient of the Trillium Book Award, the Harbourfront Festival Prize, the … More info Read more
22 Apr
Workshop

Writing Comic Poetry: Seriously?!

In this workshop, participants will be encouraged to explore the place of humour in their work, through guided readings, discussions, and exercises.
22 Apr
Workshop

Memoir: How to Tell Your Story

In this workshop we’ll focus on transforming the personal into something that reaches beyond.
23 Apr
Workshop

Exploring Childhood Through Stories: Writing Picture Books and Early Chapter Books

This is a workshop for writers interested in writing picture books and early chapter books, and also for illustrators who would like to hone their writing skills.
23 Apr
Workshop

Unlock Your Filmmaking Dreams: A Short Film Screenwriting Workshop

This workshop is not just about dreaming—it’s about doing. It’s about equipping you with the tools to transform your creative ideas into compelling short films.
24 Apr
Workshop

Edit Your Own Prose: The Art of Rewriting

The workshop will focus on big-picture issues, including story line, character development, and genre expectations, and help you bring the story alive on the page through rhythm, effective dialogue, and language choices.

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

March

April

  • The QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign closes
  • Applications for StoryScaping program begins for organizations
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

  • Call for applications for Max Margles Writing Residency (postponed to February-March for 2024 Residency)
  • Registration for Winter-Spring Workshops opens
  • QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December. Happy holidays!