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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T200000
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - Inventing the Truth: The Art of Personal Writing
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this workshop is TBA!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-workshop-inventing-the-truth-the-art-of-personal-writing/2020-04-28/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191210T182338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T185051Z
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - Writing Long: The Novel
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this workshop is TBA!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-workshop-writing-long-the-novel/2020-04-29/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
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SUMMARY:Atwater Poetry Project Online presents...Oana Avasilichioaei & Margaret Christakos
DESCRIPTION:Atwater Poetry Project Online is proud to present Oana Avasilichioaei (Montreal) and Margaret Christakos (Toronto) in a joint performance and discussion. \nJoin the event on the APP Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/AtwaPoetryProject – and login details will be posted closer to the time. \nInterweaving solo voices and stereo texts that inhabit virtual spaces and a poetics of technology/form/relations\, this performative reading voices a dialogue between two books\, Charger (Talonbooks 2020) and Eight Track (Talonbooks 2019) and two poets\, Margaret Christakos (Toronto) and Oana Avasilichioaei (Montreal).
URL:https://qwf.org/event/atwater-poetry-project-online-presents-oana-avasilichioaei-margaret-christakos/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200213T175640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T180012Z
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SUMMARY:Marianne Ackerman launches Triplex Nervosa Trilogy
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Marianne Ackerman for the launch of her latest: Triplex Nervosa Trilogy! Featuring short excerpts from the plays to be read by Montreal actors\, the evening will be accompanied with music from the soundtrack by Patrick Watson.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/marianne-ackerman-launches-triplex-nervosa-trilogy/
LOCATION:La Petite Librairie Drawn & Quarterly\, 176 Bernard West\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T2K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191209T183654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T183836Z
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - The Writer’s Tune-Up: Create with Courage
DESCRIPTION:For all those looking for a practical\, hands-on workshop of generative prompts to get your wheels turning\, your creative engine humming\, and new projects out of the blocks.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-workshop-the-writers-tune-up-create-with-courage/2020-04-29/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191210T163738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T203143Z
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - Poetry Workshop: Tentacular Thinking & Writing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-workshop-poetry-workshop-tentacular-thinking-writing/2020-04-30/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191209T193533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T195712Z
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - Narrative Non-fiction: Creating Scenes
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to writers who have already taken a writing workshop or published at least one short piece of prose fiction or non-fiction. Limited to 12 participants.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-workshop-narrative-non-fiction-creating-scenes/2020-04-30/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200511T194855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T194855Z
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SUMMARY:Canada Performs: Greg Santos
DESCRIPTION:Montreal author\, Greg Santos\, will be reading excerpts from his forthcoming DC Books poetry collection\, GHOST FACE\, as part of the National Arts Centre’s Canada Performs online series. Catch his live-streaming performance from his Facebook Author page www.facebook.com/gspoet on May 2nd from 3:00-3:45 pm EST. The reading will be followed by a Q&A session.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/canada-performs-greg-santos/
LOCATION:Facebook Live
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200309T151247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T151426Z
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SUMMARY:Stéphanie Boulay: Where the Waters Meet w/Ghislaine LeFranc
DESCRIPTION:Join author Stéphanie Boulay and translator Ghislaine LeFranc for the launch of Where the Waters Meet\, a coming-of-age novel told by an unforgettable narrator with an honest and poetic voice. Gain insights into the translation process and enjoy a glass of wine as we celebrate the launch of this heartfelt story. \nWHERE THE WATERS MEET\nShe lives in a cabin in the woods\, near the place where the blue water meets the brown. Titi takes care of her\, shelters them from the sneering villagers\, the dangers across the river\, and those who might decide to move her out of her home and send her who knows where. Her life is simple\, but nothing ever stays the same. Her body is changing; life around her is changing too. \nThe isolation of their lives is wearing on Titi\, who threatens to leave her. Keeping Titi happy is impossible\, school is difficult\, and friends are hard to come by\, but she takes solace in her poetry\, her swims in the river\, and music. Then one day\, Mané appears on her side of the water\, and she realizes that she understands the world much better than anyone gives her credit for. \nSometimes bleak\, sometimes funny\, Where the Waters Meet is a coming-of-age story told by an unforgettable narrator with an honest and poetic voice. \n–Originally published by Québec-Amérique as À l’abri des hommes et des choses–
URL:https://qwf.org/event/stephanie-boulay-where-the-waters-meet-w-ghislaine-lefranc/
LOCATION:La Petite Librairie Drawn & Quarterly\, 176 Bernard West\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T2K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191206T194640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T154546Z
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - The Art of Literary Translation
DESCRIPTION:For those with a solid mastery of French and English\, writing ability in English\, and an interest in literature.  \n  \nIn this workshop we\, will explore literary translation from French to English: fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, and songs. \n  \n  \nWe will look at contemporary literature from Quebec and France\, as well as some older (nineteenth and twentieth century) texts. Sources may include Gabrielle Roy\, Anne Hébert\, Annie Ernaux\, and Samuel Archibald. We will start by looking at an excerpt of a literary text in French and reading a published English translation of it. What difficulties (such as euphony\, voice\, word play\, and verb tense) did the translator face\, and how successful was she or he? At each meeting\, there will be time to produce your own translations\, often in groups. We will read our work aloud and comment on difficulties and strokes of inspiration. Participants will have the opportunity to translate a further passage from the same work (or from another) as a homework assignment for the next meeting. The corrected assignments provide individual feedback and lead to discussion of the issues encountered. \n  \nDuring the course of the workshop\, you’ll be asked to present a passage you have translated\, \ncommenting on the issues it presents\, and describing ways of solving these issues. This is an ideal opportunity to begin or pursue a project you intend to submit to a publisher.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-art-of-literary-translation/2020-05-05/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191210T182338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T185051Z
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - Writing Long: The Novel
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this workshop is TBA!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-workshop-writing-long-the-novel/2020-05-06/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191210T163738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T203143Z
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - Poetry Workshop: Tentacular Thinking & Writing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-workshop-poetry-workshop-tentacular-thinking-writing/2020-05-07/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200501T200504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T201007Z
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write! with QWF
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some dedicated\, quiet writing space? \nRegister below to do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do at the Atwater Library. Using the Pomodoro technique\, participants write in 25 minute bursts\, with 5 minutes break in between. Once you RSVP\, we will send you a Zoom link and instructions. \nThis event is for QWF members only. Not a member? Learn about becoming a member. \nPlease note that these sessions are designed for silent writing\, rather than discussing or getting feedback on work. \n\n10:00 – 10:25 – Writing 1\n10:25 – 10:30 – Break\n10:30 – 10:55 – Writing 2\n10:55 – 11:00 – Break\n11:00 – 11:25 – Writing 3\n11:25 – 11:30 – Break\n11:30 – 11:55 – Writing 4\n11:55 – 12:00 – Break\n12:00 – 12:25 – Writing 5\n\nNote: QWF Members\, you must be logged in to your Member Account in order to check event availability and to access the RSVP form on this page. If you are having any issues with the RSVP form\, please email Marian at workshops [AT] qwf [DOT] org and she will be happy to help you.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/31409/
LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link
CATEGORIES:Community Events,QWF Events,Shut Up & Write!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191206T194640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T154546Z
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - The Art of Literary Translation
DESCRIPTION:For those with a solid mastery of French and English\, writing ability in English\, and an interest in literature.  \n  \nIn this workshop we\, will explore literary translation from French to English: fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, and songs. \n  \n  \nWe will look at contemporary literature from Quebec and France\, as well as some older (nineteenth and twentieth century) texts. Sources may include Gabrielle Roy\, Anne Hébert\, Annie Ernaux\, and Samuel Archibald. We will start by looking at an excerpt of a literary text in French and reading a published English translation of it. What difficulties (such as euphony\, voice\, word play\, and verb tense) did the translator face\, and how successful was she or he? At each meeting\, there will be time to produce your own translations\, often in groups. We will read our work aloud and comment on difficulties and strokes of inspiration. Participants will have the opportunity to translate a further passage from the same work (or from another) as a homework assignment for the next meeting. The corrected assignments provide individual feedback and lead to discussion of the issues encountered. \n  \nDuring the course of the workshop\, you’ll be asked to present a passage you have translated\, \ncommenting on the issues it presents\, and describing ways of solving these issues. This is an ideal opportunity to begin or pursue a project you intend to submit to a publisher.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-art-of-literary-translation/2020-05-12/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200419T162540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T163059Z
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SUMMARY:Making a Scene: A Screenwriting Workshop [Live & Online]
DESCRIPTION:The devil is in the details\, and never is that more true than in the movies. The single most important building block to a successful screenplay is a scene\, so in this workshop we will explore how to write a great one. \nWe will discuss how to give each scene a strong arc\, making sure that it pushes the overall story forward\, while revealing character through action and dialogues. We will discuss how to deal with exposition\, character descriptions\, action\, formatting and finally how to write believable and entertaining dialogues. Participants will workshop scenes from their projects\, learning what makes a scene great and what to do to make it even better The workshop runs for 4 weeks\, two hours per session. \nWho Should Take This Workshop? \nThis workshop is open to any experience level. Small groups ensure that each student has their voice heard and their needs met. Whether you’re looking to connect over shared interests\, develop your craft\, or looking for feedback on a project\, this is the workshop for you. \nWiebke von Carolsfeld is an award-winning writer and filmmaker\, who has directed three critically acclaimed theatrical feature films (Marion Bridge\, STAY\, The Saver)\, Her films have played at festivals around the world (TIFF\, Rotterdam (competition)\, Karlovy Vary\, Sydney\, Pusan etc)\, winning many awards including Best First Feature at TIFF. Claremont\, her first novel\, was published to much acclaim in the fall of 2019. The German edition\, by Kiepenheuer&Witsch\, is forthcoming. \nPlease Note \nLive and participatory\, these video conference workshops are limited to 4-8 participants\, to ensure everyone gets the most out of each session. Participants are expected to attend all four weekly sessions. \nFlexible Scheduling and Registration \nThree possible schedules\, to be confirmed:\nSchedule A: Tuesday\, April 21\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, from 10 am – 12 pm\nSchedule B: TBD\nSchedule C: Wednesday\, May 13\, 20\, June 3\,10\, from 3 pm – 5 pm \nUse the ticket link to pick your preferred schedule(s). Based on the sign-ups we receive we’ll coordinate the workshop schedule and send you an invite (within 7 days). If you agree to join\, then it’s booked and we’ll send an invoice for $100. \nSoftware \nSince this workshop takes place online\, participants will need to download Zoom for video conferencing and have access to a laptop. \nClick here to download Zoom: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting
URL:https://qwf.org/event/making-a-scene-a-screenwriting-workshop-live-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191210T182338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T185051Z
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SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - Writing Long: The Novel
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this workshop is TBA!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-workshop-writing-long-the-novel/2020-05-13/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200512T192159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T192159Z
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SUMMARY:Atwater Poetry Project Online presents...Chantal Gibson
DESCRIPTION:The Atwater Poetry Project Online is delighted to present Chantal Gibson! \nCROWDCAST LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/app-online-chantal \nJoin us on Crowdcast on Wednesday\, May 13\, 2020\, from 7 – 8pm (EDT). Chantal will be reading from her debut collection ‘How She Read’ (Caitlin Press\, shortlisted for the 2020 Griffin Poetry Prize and winner of the 2020 Pat Lowther Memorial Award) and in conversation with APP curator Rachel McCrum. \n*\nThe Atwater Poetry Project has run as a live poetry reading series at the Atwater Library and Computer Centre since 2004\, hosting over 280 readings. It takes place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’keha:ka. \nThe Atwater Poetry Project is made possible with funding and support from the Canada Council for the Arts\, and the Atwater Library and Computer Centre.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/atwater-poetry-project-online-presents-chantal-gibson/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200513T152523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T173149Z
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SUMMARY:Infinithéâtre's The Infinite Playwrights' Chat Room
DESCRIPTION:Infinithéâtre invites members of the public across Canada to participate in the development of a series of exciting new plays. Once a week\, a work-in-progress will be released on-line in read-only digital format. Our playwrights are looking for your help to write the next draft of their play. You’ll have ten days to read\, prepare comments\, questions\, suggestions and e-mail them back to Infinithéâtre. \nThis is a genuine dramaturgical process. A live Zoom on-line chat session with the playwright and moderator will take up your suggestions\, address questions and provide the writer with fresh inspiration for the new draft. \nPaul Van Dyck will kick off with King of Canada on May 14. After that\, The Infinite Playwrights’ Chat Room will happen every Thursday at 5PM. Oren Safdie is due up May 21st with Imminent Domain. Other writers to follow: Marianne Ackerman; Alexandria Haber and Ned Cox; David Sherman; and Alice Abracen. \nAll Chat Rooms will be streamed live on Zoom and Facebook. Visit www.infinitheatre.com for direct links. \nFor more details\, or if you would like to read this week’s play and audit the chat room\, please e-mail: ATD@indinitheatre.com
URL:https://qwf.org/event/infinitheatres-the-infinite-playwrights-chat-room/2020-05-14/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infinith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre":MAILTO:info@infinitheatre.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200309T165908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T165908Z
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SUMMARY:Anna Sommer and Catherine Ocelot Conundrum double launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Librairie Drawn & Quarterly and Conundrum Press as we celebrate the release of The Unknown by Anna Sommer\, and Art Life by Catherine Ocelot. Featuring presentations by Sommer and Ocelot\, alongside translators Helge Dascher and Aleshia Jensen. \nTHE UNKNOWN\nA story of deceit\, self-deception\, and the search for happiness\nWhen Helen finds a newborn abandoned in a changing room in her boutique\, she decides to keep the baby nestled in a cardboard box and hidden from her husband.\nAfter Vicky is talked into sex work by her boarding school roommate\, Wanda\, all of Vicky’s secrets–including her affair with their history teacher and her pregnancy–are quickly uncovered.\nAs the two narratives converge\, coincidences and secrets are revealed. Incisive\, wicked and breezily unconcerned by taboos\, Anna Sommer lets readers put together the pieces of her morally ambiguous fable.\nThe Unknown is the English language translation of Sommer’s L’Inconnu\, a French language edition published by Les Cahiers Dessinés. In 2018\, L’Inconnu was nominated for a prize at the prestigious Angoulême International Comics Festival. \nART LIFE\nWinner of the Prix Bédélys (Best comic in Quebec)\nShortlisted for the Quebec booksellers award 2018 in the graphic novel category (Prix des libraires)\nCatherine Ocelot wonders about her place as an artist\, digging into the layers of what it means to live this Art Life. In her search for answers\, she talks with seven artists from different disciplines who express their doubts\, their struggles\, their ambitions and their sometimes-wise and sometimes-funny observations. The author stages these encounters with finesse and wit\, and echoes them with scenes from her own life. Art Life is a tragicomic tale tinged with fantasy that explores the impact of others on oneself\, led by an artist who slowly comes to understand herself.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/anna-sommer-and-catherine-ocelot-conundrum-double-launch/
LOCATION:La Petite Librairie Drawn & Quarterly\, 176 Bernard West\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T2K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200512T191745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T090858Z
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write! with QWF
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some dedicated\, quiet writing space? \nRegister below to do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do at the Atwater Library. Using the Pomodoro technique\, participants write in 25 minute bursts\, with 5 minutes break in between. Once you RSVP\, we will send you a Zoom link and instructions. \nThis event is for QWF members only. Not a member? Learn about becoming a member. \nPlease note that these sessions are designed for silent writing\, rather than discussing or getting feedback on work. \n\n10:00 – 10:25 – Writing 1\n10:25 – 10:30 – Break\n10:30 – 10:55 – Writing 2\n10:55 – 11:00 – Break\n11:00 – 11:25 – Writing 3\n11:25 – 11:30 – Break\n11:30 – 11:55 – Writing 4\n11:55 – 12:00 – Break\n12:00 – 12:25 – Writing 5\n\nNote: QWF Members\, you must be logged in to your Member Account in order to check event availability and to access the RSVP form on this page. If you are having any issues with the RSVP form\, please email Marian at workshops [AT] qwf [DOT] org and she will be happy to help you.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/shut-up-write-with-qwf-4/
LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link
CATEGORIES:QWF Events,Shut Up & Write!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191206T194640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T154546Z
UID:10002092-1589911200-1589918400@qwf.org
SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - The Art of Literary Translation
DESCRIPTION:For those with a solid mastery of French and English\, writing ability in English\, and an interest in literature.  \n  \nIn this workshop we\, will explore literary translation from French to English: fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, and songs. \n  \n  \nWe will look at contemporary literature from Quebec and France\, as well as some older (nineteenth and twentieth century) texts. Sources may include Gabrielle Roy\, Anne Hébert\, Annie Ernaux\, and Samuel Archibald. We will start by looking at an excerpt of a literary text in French and reading a published English translation of it. What difficulties (such as euphony\, voice\, word play\, and verb tense) did the translator face\, and how successful was she or he? At each meeting\, there will be time to produce your own translations\, often in groups. We will read our work aloud and comment on difficulties and strokes of inspiration. Participants will have the opportunity to translate a further passage from the same work (or from another) as a homework assignment for the next meeting. The corrected assignments provide individual feedback and lead to discussion of the issues encountered. \n  \nDuring the course of the workshop\, you’ll be asked to present a passage you have translated\, \ncommenting on the issues it presents\, and describing ways of solving these issues. This is an ideal opportunity to begin or pursue a project you intend to submit to a publisher.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-art-of-literary-translation/2020-05-19/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191210T182338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T185051Z
UID:10002134-1589997600-1590004800@qwf.org
SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - Writing Long: The Novel
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this workshop is TBA!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-workshop-writing-long-the-novel/2020-05-20/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200514T181315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T181410Z
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SUMMARY:Atwater Poetry Project Online presents Ben Ladouceur & K.B. Thors
DESCRIPTION:Join the Crowdcast here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/app-online \nFor our final Atwater Poetry Project Online in Spring 2020\, APP is delighted to present Ben Ladouceur (Otter/Mad Long Emotion ) and K.B. Thors (Vulgar Mechanics). \nJoin us on Crowdcast 7 – 8pm (EDT) on Wednesday\, May 20\, 2020\, for reading and discussion with the poets. \n========== \nThe Atwater Poetry Project has run as a live poetry reading series at the Atwater Library and Computer Centre since 2004\, hosting over 280 readings. It takes place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’keha:ka. \nThe Atwater Poetry Project is made possible with funding and support from the Canada Council for the Arts\, and the Atwater Library and Computer Centre.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/atwater-poetry-project-online-presents-ben-ladouceur-k-b-thors/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200513T152523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T173149Z
UID:10002248-1590080400-1590084000@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Infinithéâtre's The Infinite Playwrights' Chat Room
DESCRIPTION:Infinithéâtre invites members of the public across Canada to participate in the development of a series of exciting new plays. Once a week\, a work-in-progress will be released on-line in read-only digital format. Our playwrights are looking for your help to write the next draft of their play. You’ll have ten days to read\, prepare comments\, questions\, suggestions and e-mail them back to Infinithéâtre. \nThis is a genuine dramaturgical process. A live Zoom on-line chat session with the playwright and moderator will take up your suggestions\, address questions and provide the writer with fresh inspiration for the new draft. \nPaul Van Dyck will kick off with King of Canada on May 14. After that\, The Infinite Playwrights’ Chat Room will happen every Thursday at 5PM. Oren Safdie is due up May 21st with Imminent Domain. Other writers to follow: Marianne Ackerman; Alexandria Haber and Ned Cox; David Sherman; and Alice Abracen. \nAll Chat Rooms will be streamed live on Zoom and Facebook. Visit www.infinitheatre.com for direct links. \nFor more details\, or if you would like to read this week’s play and audit the chat room\, please e-mail: ATD@indinitheatre.com
URL:https://qwf.org/event/infinitheatres-the-infinite-playwrights-chat-room/2020-05-21/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infinith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre":MAILTO:info@infinitheatre.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191206T194640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T154546Z
UID:10002093-1590516000-1590523200@qwf.org
SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - The Art of Literary Translation
DESCRIPTION:For those with a solid mastery of French and English\, writing ability in English\, and an interest in literature.  \n  \nIn this workshop we\, will explore literary translation from French to English: fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, and songs. \n  \n  \nWe will look at contemporary literature from Quebec and France\, as well as some older (nineteenth and twentieth century) texts. Sources may include Gabrielle Roy\, Anne Hébert\, Annie Ernaux\, and Samuel Archibald. We will start by looking at an excerpt of a literary text in French and reading a published English translation of it. What difficulties (such as euphony\, voice\, word play\, and verb tense) did the translator face\, and how successful was she or he? At each meeting\, there will be time to produce your own translations\, often in groups. We will read our work aloud and comment on difficulties and strokes of inspiration. Participants will have the opportunity to translate a further passage from the same work (or from another) as a homework assignment for the next meeting. The corrected assignments provide individual feedback and lead to discussion of the issues encountered. \n  \nDuring the course of the workshop\, you’ll be asked to present a passage you have translated\, \ncommenting on the issues it presents\, and describing ways of solving these issues. This is an ideal opportunity to begin or pursue a project you intend to submit to a publisher.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-art-of-literary-translation/2020-05-26/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200513T152523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T173149Z
UID:10002249-1590685200-1590688800@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Infinithéâtre's The Infinite Playwrights' Chat Room
DESCRIPTION:Infinithéâtre invites members of the public across Canada to participate in the development of a series of exciting new plays. Once a week\, a work-in-progress will be released on-line in read-only digital format. Our playwrights are looking for your help to write the next draft of their play. You’ll have ten days to read\, prepare comments\, questions\, suggestions and e-mail them back to Infinithéâtre. \nThis is a genuine dramaturgical process. A live Zoom on-line chat session with the playwright and moderator will take up your suggestions\, address questions and provide the writer with fresh inspiration for the new draft. \nPaul Van Dyck will kick off with King of Canada on May 14. After that\, The Infinite Playwrights’ Chat Room will happen every Thursday at 5PM. Oren Safdie is due up May 21st with Imminent Domain. Other writers to follow: Marianne Ackerman; Alexandria Haber and Ned Cox; David Sherman; and Alice Abracen. \nAll Chat Rooms will be streamed live on Zoom and Facebook. Visit www.infinitheatre.com for direct links. \nFor more details\, or if you would like to read this week’s play and audit the chat room\, please e-mail: ATD@indinitheatre.com
URL:https://qwf.org/event/infinitheatres-the-infinite-playwrights-chat-room/2020-05-28/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infinith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre":MAILTO:info@infinitheatre.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200527T161046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T161046Z
UID:10002255-1590832800-1590841800@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write! with QWF
DESCRIPTION:  \nLooking for some dedicated\, quiet writing space? \nRegister below to do all that writing you’ve been meaning to– via Zoom! Using the Pomodoro technique\, participants write in 25 minute bursts\, with 5 minutes break in between. Once you RSVP\, we will send you a Zoom link and instructions. \nThis event is for QWF members only. Not a member? Learn about becoming a member. \nPlease note that these sessions are designed for silent writing\, rather than discussing or getting feedback on work. \n\n10:00 – 10:25 – Writing 1\n10:25 – 10:30 – Break\n10:30 – 10:55 – Writing 2\n10:55 – 11:00 – Break\n11:00 – 11:25 – Writing 3\n11:25 – 11:30 – Break\n11:30 – 11:55 – Writing 4\n11:55 – 12:00 – Break\n12:00 – 12:25 – Writing 5\n\nNote: QWF Members\, you must be logged in to your Member Account in order to check event availability and to access the RSVP form on this page. If you are having any issues with the RSVP form\, please email Marian at workshops [AT] qwf [DOT] org and she will be happy to help you.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/shut-up-write-with-qwf-5/
LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link
CATEGORIES:Shut Up & Write!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200220T175823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T175943Z
UID:10002219-1590845400-1590850800@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Meet the author : Simon Boulerice
DESCRIPTION:Passionnée de littérature\, de théâtre et de poésie\, Simon Boulerice vous raconte son parcours créatif semé d’embûches.\nPassionate about literature\, theatre and poetry\, Simon Boulerice describes his creative journey and the pitfalls he encountere along the way.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/meet-the-author-simon-boulerice/
LOCATION:Bibliothèque de Pierrefonds\, 13 555 Boulevard de Pierrefonds\, Pierrefonds\, Qc\, Pierrefonds-Roxboro\, Olivia\, H9A 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bilingual/Multilingual,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20191206T194640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T154546Z
UID:10002094-1591120800-1591128000@qwf.org
SUMMARY:QWF Workshop - The Art of Literary Translation
DESCRIPTION:For those with a solid mastery of French and English\, writing ability in English\, and an interest in literature.  \n  \nIn this workshop we\, will explore literary translation from French to English: fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, and songs. \n  \n  \nWe will look at contemporary literature from Quebec and France\, as well as some older (nineteenth and twentieth century) texts. Sources may include Gabrielle Roy\, Anne Hébert\, Annie Ernaux\, and Samuel Archibald. We will start by looking at an excerpt of a literary text in French and reading a published English translation of it. What difficulties (such as euphony\, voice\, word play\, and verb tense) did the translator face\, and how successful was she or he? At each meeting\, there will be time to produce your own translations\, often in groups. We will read our work aloud and comment on difficulties and strokes of inspiration. Participants will have the opportunity to translate a further passage from the same work (or from another) as a homework assignment for the next meeting. The corrected assignments provide individual feedback and lead to discussion of the issues encountered. \n  \nDuring the course of the workshop\, you’ll be asked to present a passage you have translated\, \ncommenting on the issues it presents\, and describing ways of solving these issues. This is an ideal opportunity to begin or pursue a project you intend to submit to a publisher.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-art-of-literary-translation/2020-06-02/
LOCATION:Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T172128
CREATED:20200513T152523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T173149Z
UID:10002250-1591290000-1591293600@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Infinithéâtre's The Infinite Playwrights' Chat Room
DESCRIPTION:Infinithéâtre invites members of the public across Canada to participate in the development of a series of exciting new plays. Once a week\, a work-in-progress will be released on-line in read-only digital format. Our playwrights are looking for your help to write the next draft of their play. You’ll have ten days to read\, prepare comments\, questions\, suggestions and e-mail them back to Infinithéâtre. \nThis is a genuine dramaturgical process. A live Zoom on-line chat session with the playwright and moderator will take up your suggestions\, address questions and provide the writer with fresh inspiration for the new draft. \nPaul Van Dyck will kick off with King of Canada on May 14. After that\, The Infinite Playwrights’ Chat Room will happen every Thursday at 5PM. Oren Safdie is due up May 21st with Imminent Domain. Other writers to follow: Marianne Ackerman; Alexandria Haber and Ned Cox; David Sherman; and Alice Abracen. \nAll Chat Rooms will be streamed live on Zoom and Facebook. Visit www.infinitheatre.com for direct links. \nFor more details\, or if you would like to read this week’s play and audit the chat room\, please e-mail: ATD@indinitheatre.com
URL:https://qwf.org/event/infinitheatres-the-infinite-playwrights-chat-room/2020-06-04/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infinith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre":MAILTO:info@infinitheatre.com
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