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8 Nov

Pieces of Process #3

PIECES OF PROCESS is an event series all about creative process. The intent is … More info Read more
8 Nov

Deborah Levy launches The Man Who Saw Everything

Librairie Drawn & Quarterly presents: Deborah Levy in Conversation with Madeleine Thien for THE … More info Read more
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9 Nov

Writing About Controversial Topics

Where is your edge as a writer, and as a thinker? Our personal experiences often provide a window onto important social issues and timely political questions. But it can be challenging to write about controversial topics in an era of political polarization.

9 Nov

Book Launch

At Benny Library, a reading, art activity for the children, refreshments, sale and signing.
10 Nov

West Island book launch

West Island launch of veteran CJAD broadcaster Tommy Schnurmacher’s new memoir Makeup Tips from … More info Read more
10 Nov

The Words & Music Show (Mile End Poets’ Festival)

Curated by the inimitable Ian Ferrier, the Words and Music Show is the QWF’s … More info Read more
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11 Nov

Writing to Preserve Memory: Capturing and Sharing Life Stories

In this memoir workshop, we will explore how to begin telling your story and review examples of the different ways that a story can be told. Will it be a travelogue or will it focus on major events that influenced your life? Or will it be about a relationship with a loved one? These are just a few possibilities.
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11 Nov

Slantwise to the Truth: Navigating Narrative Nonfiction

“Tell all the Truth but tell it slant/success in Circuit lies” — let poet Emily Dickinson’s words inspire you as we navigate narrative nonfiction, writing that takes the best elements of fiction, applies those to facts, and ends with compelling stories.
12 Nov

Write Now: A Playwriting Intensive to Jumpstart Your Play

This 8-week workshop is designed to get your play out of your head and onto the page. Through a combination of in-class writing exercises and reading scripts aloud, it will allow playwrights to take their scripts to the next level.
12 Nov

Visual Arts Centre Reading Series

Visual Arts Centre Reading Series Linda Morra Ilona Martonfi Ian Ferrier Blossom Thom Wiebke … More info Read more
12 Nov

Indigenous Literatures BookClub: A Mind Spread Out on the Ground

The Indigenous Literatures Book Club focuses on work by indigenous writers from around the … More info Read more
13 Nov

Book signing

Vteran CJAD broadcaster Tommy Schnurmacher will be signing copies of his new memoir Makeup … More info Read more

 

QWF Annual Timeline

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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

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September

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October

November

December

The QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!  
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