2 Dec

Narrative Non-Fiction: Creating Scenes

Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Dec 2, 5:45–7:45 p.m. (no meeting Oct 28) Open to all … More info Read more

5 Dec − 6 Dec
Event

2026 Read Quebec Book Fair

The Read Quebec Book Fair returns to Casa d’Italia December 5-6, 2026! Join us … More info Read more

5 Dec

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.

5 Dec
Event

Linda Leith Publishing Showcase

Located in the Rotunda, Casa d’Italia With: Toula Drimonis Alex Costa Don Macdonald Rebecca … More info Read more

5 Dec
Event

Everyday Reconciliation with Derek Aronhie:nens Montour and Elin Sandberg Miller

Located in the Rotunda, Casa d’Italia   With: Derek Aronhie:nens Montour Elin Sandberg Miller … More info Read more

5 Dec
Event

How I(t) Work(s): Literary Translation

Located in the Rotunda, Casa d’Italia With: Chloé Savoie-Bernard Rachel Martinez Pablo Strauss Moderated … More info Read more

5 Dec
Workshop

Tomorrow, but Tonight: Experiments in Flash Fiction 

Located in the Salle des célébrations, Casa d’Italia A 90-minute workshop for writers ages … More info Read more

5 Dec
Event

Guernica Editions’ Montreal Book Launch 2026

Located in the Rotunda, Casa d’Italia With: Marie-Josée Poisson, Blood Bound: Unlacing Secret Ties … More info Read more

5 Dec
Event

Opening Cocktail

Presented in partnership by QWF and AELAQ Join us for a special edition of … More info Read more

6 Dec
Event

Speed Dating for Writers and Publishers!

Located in the Gallery, Casa d’Italia Writers, bring your pitch and get ready to … More info Read more

6 Dec
Event

Space Cases: Alexandre Fontaine Rousseau and Francis Desharnais in Conversation

Located in the Rotunda, Casa d’Italia Moderated by François Vigneault Featuring author Alexandre Fontaine … More info Read more

6 Dec
Event

Ah-Ma’s Home with Gillian Sze

Located at Babar Books Kids Nook, Casa d’Italia Poet and children’s book author Gillian … 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

  • 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

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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