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13 Nov

The Worlds of Joseph Conrad – a lecture by Maya Jasanoff

On November 13, leading historian and author Maya Jasanoff will deliver a lecture based … More info Read more
13 Nov

Adèle Barclay + Klara du Plessis Double Launch w/guest Tess Liem

Please join us to celebrate the publication of Adèle Barclay’s second book of poetry … More info Read more
13 Nov

P O E T R Y N I T E

Our first show back was … WOW! Seriously, this community – our talent – … More info Read more
13 Nov

Everything Happens at Once: Your Page One

In this fiction-writing workshop, we will get our stories to hit the ground running by working on our Page One. Short story or long-form fiction, all the elements of narration are thrown into play right away on the first page (okay, maybe a little on the second). The themes and problems of the piece are all present, stated or suggested, sometimes hidden. We will learn to do that: get out of the starting blocks fast, leaving our anxieties behind.
14 Nov

The Very Short Story: Reading and Writing Fiction of 300 to 1000 Words

In this class we will be reading and discussing a wide variety of very short stories, from  contemporary writers and writers of the past. We will be reading as writers: seeking inspiration, and looking at what these stories are doing and how they achieve their ends. What makes a story a story? What can be left out? What is the effect of omission?
14 Nov

NaNoWriMo Workshop 2: Let’s Talk About Dialogues

Great dialogues reveal a lot about your characters and help push your story forward. … More info Read more
14 Nov

Book launch: Dreamers and Misfits of Montclair by Mark Paterson, hosted by Mike Paterson

Please join us to celebrate the launch of Mark Paterson’s new short story collection … More info Read more
14 Nov

Expozine Discussion – La BD et la collaboration

(English follows) Expozine présente : La BD et la collaboration: une discussion. Avec Marc … More info Read more
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14 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.

15 Nov

Conundrum Press Launch Spectacular!

Join artists Cole Pauls, Kris Bertin, Alexander Forbes, Sherwin Tjia, and Howard Chackowicz as … More info Read more
17 Nov

D+Q Cooks! Cookbook Club: Dinner for Everyone

Food lovers take note! To attend this club we ask that you cook something … More info Read more
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18 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.

 

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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