7 Nov

Launch of Tommy Schnurmacher memoir

Wine and cheese reception catered by One Stop Kosher to launch Tommy Schnurmacher’s memoir More info Read more

7 Nov

Ravvin & Freedman: Launch & Conversation

Writers Norm Ravvin and Ariela Freedman will read from their new novels, converse on More info Read more

7 Nov

Ilona Martonfi & Victoria LeBlanc & Carole Giangrande Launch

Ilona Martonfi & Victoria LeBlanc & Carole Giangrande Book Launch at Argo With Special More info Read more

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7 Nov

Urgency, Dread, Risk: A Short-Fiction Workshop

This workshop is intended for fiction writers who have written short stories before, and who have experience with the workshop environment.

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.

 

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

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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

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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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