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28 Nov

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (*VIRTUAL*)

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.
28 Nov

Mapping Your Poetic Voice

In this generative workshop, we will consider factors that contribute to poetic voice. In doing so, we will see that our voices are not waiting to be found somewhere outside of ourselves. Rather, they call us to listen deeply to who we are and how we experience the world. You can expect to leave the workshop with tools for thinking about what makes your poetic expression unique. The workshop is open to writers of all levels, but some basic experience with poetry writing is recommended. Email sarahwolfsonwriter@gmail.com to reserve your spot in advance. Space is limited. 
29 Nov

Empowered Self-Publishing: Take Charge of Your Writing Career

Saturday, Nov 29, 10:30am-4:30pm       Open to allLimited to 12 participantsHybrid Workshop* I know some authors … More info Read more
1 Dec

Deep Story Design: Story-Craft Essentials for Longer Form Narratives

Ten Mondays, Oct 6-Dec 15, 5:45-7:45pm (No session on October 13)        Open to allLimited to … More info Read more
3 Dec

Deep Story Design: Story-Craft Essentials for Longer Form Narratives (Wednesday Cohort)

Ten Wednesdays, Oct 8-Dec 17, 5:45-7:45pm (No session on October 15)        Open to allLimited to … More info Read more
3 Dec

Short Fiction: Plot and the Inner Life

Eight Wednesdays, Oct 8- Dec 3, 8-10pm (No session on October 29)                 Open to allLimited … More info Read more
4 Dec

Lunch & Learn: Creating Common Ground: How the Blue Metropolis Festival Began

How to create a cultural event to promote English-language authors living in Quebec? In … More info Read more
4 Dec

Writing the Personal Essay

Eight Thursdays, Oct 9-Dec 4, 5:45-7:45pm (No session on October 30)        Open to allLimited to … More info Read more
6 Dec

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.
6 Dec − 7 Dec

2025 Read Quebec Book Fair

The Read Quebec Book Fair turns 10! Celebrate this milestone year on December 6–7 at Casa d’Italia, with special events, author signings, and the latest releases from Canadian writers and publishers. 

Produced by the Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec (AELAQ), the Fair celebrates the vibrancy of English-language writing, publishing, and translation in Quebec. In honour of the tenth anniversary, this year’s Fair will, for the first time, welcome publishers from across Canada.
6 Dec

New Knowledge: Nonfiction Lightning Round

Often, fiction gets the limelight, poetry gets the prestige. But nonfiction books are published every day that help illuminate, preserve and create the world around us. Join local authors as they share the passions that led them to investigate a single subject in depth and then write an entire book about it.
6 Dec

Valentine in December! with Heather O’Neill and Arizona O’Neill

The duo will take to the stage to discuss their collaboration Valentine in Montreal. The novel, written by Heather with illustrations by Arizona, is a sweet Montreal adventure in which our famous metro plays a starring role. The O’Neills will sign copies after their onstage appearance.

 

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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