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8 Mar

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for an in-person session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
9 Mar

Writing Biography: A One-Day Creative Nonfiction Workshop

This workshop aims to introduce participants to the art and science of writing the story of another person’s life.
11 Mar

Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference: “Strategies for Thriving as an Artist”

March 11, 2024, 12:30–5:00 pmUnitarian Church of Montreal, 5035 Boulevard de Maisonneuve OuestMontreal, QC … More info Read more
11 Mar

Writing Comic Poetry: Seriously?!

In this workshop, participants will be encouraged to explore the place of humour in their work, through guided readings, discussions, and exercises.
11 Mar

Mechanophilia Launch (Online) with Vi Khi Nao & Sarah Burgoyne

Join Vi Khi Nao and Sarah Burgoyne virtually on March 11th for the launch of their collaborative mathematical infinite epic poetry book Mechanophilia (Book 1).
11 Mar

A Hundred Hydrangeas: Poetry Soirée & Launch of “Citronella”

Join us on Monday, March 11 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin … More info Read more
11 Mar

Memoir: How to Tell Your Story

In this workshop we’ll focus on transforming the personal into something that reaches beyond.
12 Mar

Unlock Your Filmmaking Dreams: A Short Film Screenwriting Workshop

This workshop is not just about dreaming—it’s about doing. It’s about equipping you with the tools to transform your creative ideas into compelling short films.
13 Mar

Lunch and Learn: How to Get Translated or Publish Translations

Have you ever wondered about the potential of getting your book translated? Or are you an aspiring translator with an idea for a project for which you’re unsure how to progress? Join us for this Lunch & Learn with renowned translator and author Katia Grubisic.
13 Mar

Edit Your Own Prose: The Art of Rewriting

The workshop will focus on big-picture issues, including story line, character development, and genre expectations, and help you bring the story alive on the page through rhythm, effective dialogue, and language choices.
13 Mar

Speaking Truth to Power: How to Write Non-Didactic Political Poetry

This 8-week poetry workshop focuses on writing poetry that engages with social justice and politics without leaning too far into didacticism and prescriptiveness, without sounding too preachy or like a chant in a march.
14 Mar

Ali Hassan Comes to the Eastern Townships

Join us on Bishop’s University campus on Thursday, March 14 for a very distinct … 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

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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