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24 Oct

Pursuing the Erotic

This is an expanded version of the three-hour workshop “Identifying (with) the Erotic” offered … More info Read more
25 Oct

Book Launch with David Huebert

Join Pulp Books in welcoming Halifax-based author David Huebert to launch his debut novel, Oil People.
26 Oct

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.
26 Oct

Pitch, Plan, and Lead: How to Get and Give a Workshop for Writers

Are you ready to share your knowledge of your chosen literary field? Need a hand getting started on your pitch, or polishing your workshop-leading skills? Together with other emerging and established literary folk, we’ll talk about how to conceive, plan, and lead a successful QWF workshop, whether on an aspect of craft, a literary genre, or an angle on the business of writing –in plenty of time for QWF’s spring call for workshop proposals.
28 Oct

Writing the Personal Essay

Have you ever wanted to see your words on the pages of your favourite … More info Read more
28 Oct

The Vivid and Continuous Dream: A Short Story Workshop

In March, in 1918, an Olympic swimmer accepts a job rehabilitating the Polio-ravaged legs … More info Read more
29 Oct

The Poet’s Toolbox

Do you want to write poetry but have trouble getting started? Are you interested … More info Read more
29 Oct

Memoir: Turning Yourself into a Character

The memoir used to be a large and weighty book, often written by a … More info Read more
30 Oct

Hooked: Writing Compelling YA Fiction

Get ready to unveil the gripping storyteller within you and keep readers turning those … More info Read more
30 Oct

Montreal Review of Books Fall Issue Launch

The Montreal Review of Books launches its Fall 2024 issue on Wednesday, October 30th at P’tit Ours (formerly Ursa, 5589 Avenue du Parc)!
30 Oct

The Vivid and Continuous Dream: A Short Story Workshop

In March, in 1918, an Olympic swimmer accepts a job rehabilitating the Polio-ravaged legs … More info Read more
31 Oct

Morris House Reading Series: Marco Timpano

Marco Timpano is an award-winning podcaster, author, and voice-over artist.

 

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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