Quebec Writers' Federation

Writers' Retreat: Doolin, Ireland May 2026
2026-05-16 11:00 - 2026-05-25 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join a small group of writers in various genres for our second retreat to Doolin, Ireland. 10 days, 9 nights with writing workshops with memoir and prose writer Kerri Ní Dochartaigh, poet Nikki Griffin, poet Grace Wells, and creative nonfiction writer Ryan Dennis; field trips to the largest Aran Island, the Burren, and the cliffs of Moher. Depending on room type, prices range from $2400USD-$2900USD (and USD are not as far off from CAD as they used to be). Includes lodging, 2 meals per day (except first day (welcome dinner) and last day (breakfast); and all activities. Does not include alcohol, or airfare. Limited to 10 participants at any stage of their writing career.

Retreat website: https://www.nature-culture.net/ireland-retreat-2026

We had a great time this year; see photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/X2E2ATaUNz4EQ2Zw6

Hope you can join us!

Start:May 16, 2026, 4:00 pm UTC/London Time

End:May 25, 2026, 10:00 am UTC/London Time

Event Category: Shut Up & Write!

Venue: Doolin, Ireland — Doolin, County Clare Ireland, View Venue Website

2026 QWF Awards Gala
2026-11-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Cabaret Lion d’Or, 1676 Ontario St East, Montreal, Quebec, H2L1S7, Canada
Monday, November 9, 2026

Save the date! On the evening of November 9, the Cabaret Lion d’Or in Montreal will transform into a spellbinding celebration of literary excellence in Quebec. Join us as reveal the winners of the 2026 QWF Literary Awards in the categories of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, first book, translation, playwriting, spoken word, and children’s and young adult literature.

Details to come.

Ireland Castle Writing Retreat 2027
2027-11-05 12:00 - 2027-11-12 06:00 | Drumcollogher, County Limerick, Ireland, Springfield Castle, Drumcollogher, County Limerick, Ireland
Join CMarie Fuhrman (workshop leader) for a week in an Irish castle, November 5-12, 2027. Details: https://www.nature-culture.net/ireland-castle-retreat-2027
