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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.
18 Nov

Gail Scott Launches Heroine with host Geneviève Robichaud

Join us for the Montreal launch of the reissue of Gail Scott’s Heroine, hosted … More info Read more
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18 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.
19 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.
19 Nov

Gay Reads Book Club: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

Join the Gay Reads book club to discuss classic and contemporary literature by LGBTQ2IA+ … More info Read more

 

QWF Annual Timeline

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January

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February

March

April

  • QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign ends
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May

June

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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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