November events & workshops – Quebec Writers' Federation

10 Nov − 30 Nov

Jewish Book Month (it’s more than books!) – award winning writers, lectures, Russian culture, workshops- livestreamed until Nov. 30

Far from being only about books, this entertaining and thought-provoking series of multilingual, eclectic … More info Read more

Life Writing: An Introductory Memoir Workshop

Open to all Limited to 12 participants “Part of the art of memoir … More info Read more

Story Technique – A Hands-on Investigation

Open to all Limited to 12 participants “The only way … to learn … More info Read more

Teen Spirit: Writing YA

Young adult fiction is a genre that has exploded in popularity in the last … More info Read more

Read for The Cure 2021

Read for the Cure is an inspiring, annual literary event series, presented by Penguin … More info Read more

Way Out: Developing Long-Form Fiction Already in Progress

Open by application to writers with a novel or novella in progress Limited to … More info Read more

Perfecting Your Pitch

Perfecting Your Pitch is a three-session intensive workshop designed to bring out the best … More info Read more

Rapid-Fire Readings, Ricochet Writing: Finalists for the 2021 QWF Awards Read and Write Before Your Very Eyes

The Quebec Writers’ Federation invites you to a live-streamed version of their beloved, fast-paced … More info Read more

Reading and Q&As with Daniela I. Norris on the Intellectual Property Show! (online)

Sunday 21 November, 2021 from 6-8pm EST – please join us for this fun … More info Read more

Storytelling-In Your Own Voice, In Your Own Words

Open to all Limited to 12 participants Tell us a story of … More info Read more

Creating Compelling Non-Fiction

Open to all Limited to 12 participants Creative non-fiction has been breaking out … More info Read more

Poetry: An Act of Mischief

Open to all Limited to 12 participants American poet Theodore Roethke (1908-1963) once … More info Read more

QWF Annual Timeline

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January

Deadline to apply for the Max Margles Writing Residency (postponed to Feb-March for 2024 Residency)
Mentorship pairings announced
Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign Fundraiser opens

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

Deadline to submit projects for StoryScaping: Creative Word-Shops for Youth and Seniors

March

Spring Workshops begin
Call for Submissions for the QWF Literary Awards

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

Call for proposals for QWF Workshops

June

Deadline for submissions for the QWF Literary Awards
Nominations open for the Judy Mappin Community Award
Call for applications to the Writers in CEGEPs program
QWF Mentorship Program reading

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July

Deadline for applications to Writers in CEGEPs program

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August

Deadline for submissions for the Judy Mappin Community Award
The QWF Annual Membership Picnic
Registration for Fall Workshops opens

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September

Call for applications for the QWF Mentorship Program
Call for applications for the Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Writers

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October

Fall Workshops begin
Shortlist for the QWF Literary Awards announced
Shortlist for the carte blanche Prize announced

November

The QWF Awards Gala
The AELAQ/QWF Holiday Book Fair
Get Lit! at Salon du livre
Deadline for QWF Mentorship applications

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!