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7 Apr

Being There: Research for Writers

How do you get that “being there” feeling? How much do you need to … More info Read more
7 Apr

Crafting a Compelling Personal Essay

The personal essay sits at the crossroads of memory, imagination, and reflection. It is … More info Read more
7 Apr

Creative Play for Writers (Online)

This workshop is designed for writers from any genre but artists from other mediums … More info Read more
8 Apr

Translating Quebec Fiction

Curious about literary translation? This eight-week workshop is an opportunity to experiment with translating … More info Read more
8 Apr

Sustaining Dramatic Tension in Long-form Fiction (Wednesdays)

The feeling of losing an audience is one of the most terrifying experiences a … More info Read more
9 Apr

Creative Play for Writers (In Person)

This workshop is designed for writers from any genre but artists from other mediums … More info Read more
9 Apr

Crafting a Compelling Personal Essay (Thursdays)

The personal essay sits at the crossroads of memory, imagination, and reflection. It is … More info Read more
9 Apr

Book Launch: There’s Always More to Say by Natalie Southworth

Book launch of the short story collection There’s Always More to Say by Natalie Southworth, published by Linda Leith Publishing.
9 Apr

Slantwise: Writing the Prose Poem

For poets, prose writers, and curious in-betweeners. All levels welcome. What happens when a … More info Read more
11 Apr

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.
11 Apr

Master the Craft of Storytelling: The Sentence

The sentence is the building block from which all stories are made, whether short … More info Read more
11 Apr
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La belle-mère (Maison de la Culture Pointe-aux-Trembles)

Nous avons l’honneur de présenter La belle-mère dans le cadre de la 42e édition … More info Read more
13 Apr

Poetic Transformations: Revising as Re-Seeing

Most poets move through a process of honing our work. We draft, workshop, revise, … More info Read more
13 Apr

Sustaining Dramatic Tension in Long-form Fiction

The feeling of losing an audience is one of the most terrifying experiences a … More info Read more
14 Apr

Being There: Research for Writers

How do you get that “being there” feeling? How much do you need to … More info Read more
14 Apr

Crafting a Compelling Personal Essay

The personal essay sits at the crossroads of memory, imagination, and reflection. It is … More info Read more
14 Apr

Creative Play for Writers (Online)

This workshop is designed for writers from any genre but artists from other mediums … More info Read more
15 Apr

Translating Quebec Fiction

Curious about literary translation? This eight-week workshop is an opportunity to experiment with translating … More info Read more
15 Apr

Sustaining Dramatic Tension in Long-form Fiction (Wednesdays)

The feeling of losing an audience is one of the most terrifying experiences a … More info Read more
16 Apr
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Book Launch: What We Choose to Forget by Guy Rex Rodgers

Save the date for Guy Rex Rodger’s highly anticipated book launch. After his hugely … More info Read more
16 Apr

Creative Play for Writers (In Person)

This workshop is designed for writers from any genre but artists from other mediums … More info Read more
16 Apr

Crafting a Compelling Personal Essay (Thursdays)

The personal essay sits at the crossroads of memory, imagination, and reflection. It is … More info Read more
16 Apr
Event

borders, boundaries, margins: an evening of poetry readings

Poetry Matters warmly invites you to borders, boundaries, margins, an evening of poetry readings with Carlos A. Pittella, Elizabeth Wood, and Shanice Nicole Yarde
16 Apr

Slantwise: Writing the Prose Poem

For poets, prose writers, and curious in-betweeners. All levels welcome. What happens when a … More info Read more
17 Apr

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.
18 Apr

Solving the Picture Book Puzzle

During the day, we will read and deconstruct six picture books. Our goal will … More info Read more
19 Apr
Event

Scrivener Issue 48 Launch Party

Join Scrivener Creative Review for the launch of the magazine’s “Longhand Issue” at 7PM … More info Read more
20 Apr

Poetic Transformations: Revising as Re-Seeing

Most poets move through a process of honing our work. We draft, workshop, revise, … More info Read more
20 Apr

Sustaining Dramatic Tension in Long-form Fiction

The feeling of losing an audience is one of the most terrifying experiences a … More info Read more
21 Apr

Lunch & Learn: Delivering and Listening to Land Acknowledgements

Land acknowledgements of today are intended to be an act of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples of the territory upon which non-Indigenous Canadians reside. In this Lunch & Learn, writer Suzanne Keeptwo will highlight essential truths and knowledge for implementing an effective, Iiving, breathing land acknowledgement. She will inspire the creation of impactful land acknowledgements intended to raise awareness about connections to, and responsibilities toward, the land.

21 Apr

Being There: Research for Writers

How do you get that “being there” feeling? How much do you need to … More info Read more
21 Apr

Crafting a Compelling Personal Essay

The personal essay sits at the crossroads of memory, imagination, and reflection. It is … More info Read more
21 Apr

Creative Play for Writers (Online)

This workshop is designed for writers from any genre but artists from other mediums … More info Read more
22 Apr

Translating Quebec Fiction

Curious about literary translation? This eight-week workshop is an opportunity to experiment with translating … More info Read more
22 Apr
Event

Saudade and Mind the Gap Digital Book Launch

Join us from the comfort of your own home, wherever that may be, to … More info Read more
22 Apr

Sustaining Dramatic Tension in Long-form Fiction (Wednesdays)

The feeling of losing an audience is one of the most terrifying experiences a … More info Read more
23 Apr

Creative Play for Writers (In Person)

This workshop is designed for writers from any genre but artists from other mediums … More info Read more
23 Apr

Crafting a Compelling Personal Essay (Thursdays)

The personal essay sits at the crossroads of memory, imagination, and reflection. It is … More info Read more
23 Apr

Slantwise: Writing the Prose Poem

For poets, prose writers, and curious in-betweeners. All levels welcome. What happens when a … More info Read more
25 Apr

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.
25 Apr

The Ears Have It: A One-Day Intensive on Narrative Podcasting

Please note that this workshop does not cover technical production skills such as audio … More info Read more
25 Apr
QWF Event

Belonging: Who Really Belongs in Quebec?

This event is held in partnership between the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival and … More info Read more
26 Apr
Event

Launch: Linda Leith Publishing

The Blue Metropolis Literary Festival presents the launch of English and French language books … More info Read more
27 Apr

Poetic Transformations: Revising as Re-Seeing

Most poets move through a process of honing our work. We draft, workshop, revise, … More info Read more
27 Apr

Sustaining Dramatic Tension in Long-form Fiction

The feeling of losing an audience is one of the most terrifying experiences a … More info Read more
28 Apr
Event

Book Launch: Mind the Gap by Alice Zorn

Book launch for Alice Zorn‘s new collection of travel fiction, Mind the Gap, published by … More info Read more
28 Apr

Being There: Research for Writers

How do you get that “being there” feeling? How much do you need to … More info Read more
28 Apr

Crafting a Compelling Personal Essay

The personal essay sits at the crossroads of memory, imagination, and reflection. It is … More info Read more
28 Apr

Creative Play for Writers (Online)

This workshop is designed for writers from any genre but artists from other mediums … 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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