21 Jan

Book Publishing Explained for Writers

A veteran of Canada’s book industry will demystify how the publishing process works, from acquisitions to the finished product to how books get into the market.

22 Jan

Write Here, Write Now — New Anthology Competition

Come and join us on Sunday 22nd January, at 1.30pm, for the Zoom launch More info Read more

28 Jan

Illuminated Grant Writing

This series of four workshops will examine how writers with projects for print, spoken word, or storytelling can make a strong literary arts grant application.

31 Jan

Writers Out Loud: Muslim Awareness Week

Free, in-person event. The Quebec Writers’ Federation and Muslim Awareness Week (MAW—2023) invite you More info Read more

1 Feb

A Literary Conversation with Baharan Baniahmadi

With Baharan BaniahmadiHosted by Shelley PomeranceIn collaboration with QWF Join author Baharan Baniahmadi for More info Read more

4 Feb

Illuminated Grant Writing

This series of four workshops will examine how writers with projects for print, spoken word, or storytelling can make a strong literary arts grant application.

6 Feb 17 Feb

Banff Centre | Late Winter Writers Residency Online 2023

This two week online residency provides broad thematic teaching from faculty members, Dani Spinosa More info Read more

9 Feb

Atwater Library Lunchtime with: Marc Raboy

IN PERSON AND BY ZOOM: For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, author Marc Raboy gives a More info Read more

18 Feb

Shut Up & Write! with QWF

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space? Register below to do all that writing More info Read more

18 Feb

Pop-Up Poetry

The folk at yolk will be holding a pop-up poetry event at Time Out More info Read more

19 Feb

The Words & Music Show: Launch of Dark Sky Preserve

Dark Sky Preserve. Turn out the lights, shut off the web. Look up and find More info Read more

23 Feb

Atwater Library Lunchtime with: Mark Abley

In person and by Zoom For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, author Mark Abley gives a 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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