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Welcome to the QWF Calendar! This calendar—powered by the community—aims to be an inclusive listing of English-language literary events across Quebec, enabling you to see at a glance what’s happening near you in a given month. Changing to the “List” view provides a more colourful representation of what’s coming up. From book launches to open mics, literary festivals to poetry slams, reading series to workshops, we’re delighted to support, connect, and promote writers and literary communities across Quebec.

We list English-language, bilingual, and multilingual events. If you are looking for French-language poetry events across Quebec, we suggest that you check the calendar of La poésie partout.

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13 Oct

The Secrets of Writing Hit TV Series

Eight Tuesdays, Oct 13–Dec 1, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all (application required—see below) Limited … More info Read more
13 Oct

Getting Elemental: Fundamentals of Short Fiction

Open to all Limited to 12 participants Hybrid workshop*   Workshop Description: Getting Elemental: … More info Read more
13 Oct

The Art of the Braided Essay (Tuesdays)

Eight Tuesdays, Oct 6–Dec 1, 5:45–7:45 p.m. (no meeting Oct 13) Open to all … More info Read more
14 Oct

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
15 Oct

Expanding Our Poetic Range Through Memory, Place, and the Senses

Eight Thursdays, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants Hybrid workshop*   … More info Read more
15 Oct

2026 Knowlton Literary Festival – October 15-17, 2026

Frank Nixon is delighted to announce that he will be participating in the 2026 … More info Read more
15 Oct

Writing for Games and Interactive Media

Eight Thursdays, Oct 8–Nov 26, 8:00–10:00 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
16 Oct

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
17 Oct

Book Marketing: From Foundations to Fun

Open to all Limited to 12 participants Online workshop*   Session 1—Marketing Foundations and … More info Read more
17 Oct − 13 Dec
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Centaur Theatre Family Classes

This fall, Centaur Theatre invites children and their parents/caregivers to make theatre, explore backstage, … More info Read more
17 Oct

Experiential Writing: An Introduction to Immersive Storytelling

Saturday, Oct 17, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants Hybrid … More info Read more
18 Oct
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Metatron X Metonymy Reading + Dance Party Fundraiser

Come hear some excellent readings, dance, and gather with Metatron and Metonymy Press for … 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!