16 Oct

Building a Better Short Story Collection

Eight Thursdays, Oct 9-Nov 27, 8-10pmOpen to allLimited to 12 participantsOnline Workshop* This workshop More info Read more

18 Oct

Book Launch—Messioph: The First Book of Ido by Geoffreyjen Edwards

Join Geoffreyjen Edwards for the launch of Messioph: The First Book of Ido (Untimely Books). As part of the Can-Con Science Fiction Convention in Ottawa, Geoffreyjen Edwards will be launching his latest science-fiction novel on October 18th, 10:00 am, at the Founders Room of the Brookstreet Hotel.

18 Oct

Writing for Young(er) Readers, age 12 to 20

Three Saturdays, Oct 18-Nov 1, 10:30am-4:30pm       Open to allLimited to 12 participantsIn-Person Workshop* This workshop More info Read more

18 Oct

Embodied Writing – Deep Red Fall Edition

~Writing, breathwork, meditation & optional sharing circle~ Saturday, October 18, 2-5pm Espace BE, 2240 More info Read more

20 Oct

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

21 Oct 28 Oct

QWF-ERA E-Waste Collection Drive

QWF is partnering with the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) to collect used electronics, which ERA will refurbish and distribute to organizations helping people in need.

21 Oct

Poetry in Concert: Composition, Voice, Performance

Eight Tuesdays, Oct 7-Nov 25, 5:45-7:45pm        Open to poets and writers with some writing experienceLimited More info Read more

21 Oct

Turning Your Story Into a Book

Five Tuesdays, Oct 7-Nov 4, 8-10pm        Open to allLimited to 12 participantsHybrid Workshop* You have More info Read more

22 Oct

Stage-Worthy: How to Write a Play

Seven Wednesdays, Oct 8-Nov 26, 5:45-7:45pm (No session on October 29; double-session [5:45-9:45pm] on More info Read more

22 Oct

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

22 Oct

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

23 Oct

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

 

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

March

April

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

  • Registration for Winter-Spring Workshops opens
  • QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!
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