12 Jul

Working as a Writer: From Side-Passion to Professional Practice

Join award-winning author, publisher, and creative entrepreneur Alexis Marie Chute for a deep dive More info Read more

19 Jul

CBC “The Bridge”

Fred Anderson will join host Nantali Indongo “The Bridge” CBC on 19 July for More info Read more

19 Jul

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.

19 Jul

Embodied Writing – Outdoor Summer Edition

~Writing, breathwork, meditation & optional sharing circle~ Saturday, July 19, 2-5pmTeesri Duniya Theatre, 251 More info Read more

20 Jul

QWF Annual Picnic

Join us for the QWF Annual Picnic! Come enjoy some afternoon nibbles and drinks in the company of your fellow writers on the terrace of la Grande Galerie at Teesri Duniya Theatre, in the complex la Cité-des-Hospitalières (same venue as last year’s picnic).

22 Jul

Lunch & Learn with QWF

Looking to learn more about QWF, what we do, and how we can help you? Join us for Lunch & Learn with QWF, a free 60-minute session providing a deep dive into all our programs and services.

22 Jul

Launch of carte blanche Issue 51

Join us for the launch of carte blanche Issue 51. Featuring readings from contributors Jem Woolidge, Eli Doering, Neil Smith, Maude Abouche, Willow Little, Jean-Guy Forget, D.M. Bradford, and Dominique Russell

23 Jul

Chat with Larissa Lai and Her Translators

Pour souligner la parution française de son roman Les soeurs de la Muée chez More info Read more

24 Jul

Book Launch: July’s Return by Samara O’Gorman

Join us on the evening of Thursday, July 24th, at Viva Vida Art Gallery More info Read more

25 Jul

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.

27 Jul

Book Signing with Guy Gavriel Kay

Are you a fan of epic fantasy? In that case, save the date for More info Read more

31 Jul

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell Follow us on instagram for delicious reveals: @lwrfhell Lesbian 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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