21 Feb

Perspective in Literary Fiction

Storytellers operate in first-person, second-person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient, and more unusual points-of-view. This five-week workshop will offer a deep dive into the use of perspective in fiction.

23 Feb

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for an in-person session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.

24 Feb

Illuminated Grant-Writing

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

24 Feb

Book Launch: Naniki by Oonya Kempadoo

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 and 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 present a book launch for 𝑵𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒌𝒊 by 𝐎𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐨.

24 Feb

Book launch of ‘Take Out the Jocks: a feminist revenge comedy’

Join Michael Nest for the launch of his new novel ‘Take Out the Jocks: More info Read more

26 Feb

Translation Talks: D. M. Bradford and Donald Nicholson-Smith

February 26, 12:00–1:00 pm EST. A free online discussion featuring D.M. Bradford and Donald Nicholson-Smith.

2 Mar

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.

2 Mar

Confabulation presents: Lies I told my parents — Stories of missed curfews, careful omissions and getting caught red-handed

Confabulation Montreal presents: “Lies I told my parents — Stories of missed curfews, careful More info Read more

4 Mar

Writing Comic Poetry: Seriously?!

In this workshop, participants will be encouraged to explore the place of humour in their work, through guided readings, discussions, and exercises.

4 Mar

Memoir: How to Tell Your Story

In this workshop we’ll focus on transforming the personal into something that reaches beyond.

5 Mar

Unlock Your Filmmaking Dreams: A Short Film Screenwriting Workshop

This workshop is not just about dreaming—it’s about doing. It’s about equipping you with the tools to transform your creative ideas into compelling short films.

6 Mar

Writers Read presents Laurie Graham, Derek Beaulieu, and Jana Prikryl

Writers Read, a reading series based at Concordia University, is eager to feature 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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