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SUMMARY:Conversations & Book Signing with R.F. Kuang
DESCRIPTION:On September 29\, internationally bestselling author R. F. Kuang will make her first-ever Montréal appearance at the Théâtre Rialto to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated new novel\, Taipei Story. \nBest known for Yellowface\, Babel\, and The Poppy War\, Kuang has become one of the defining literary voices of her generation\, with work that explores identity\, language\, culture\, and belonging. \nThis one-night-only event will feature a live conversation about Taipei Story\, followed by a book signing. Every ticket includes a deluxe limited-edition copy of the novel\, and attendees will also have the opportunity to have one book personalized.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/conversations-book-signing-with-r-f-kuang/
LOCATION:Rialto Theatre\, 5723 Av du Parc\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2V 4G9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Surviving the Slush Pile
DESCRIPTION:Agents read hundreds of submissions each week\, and small mistakes often bury a promising manuscript. \nIn this Lunch and Learn\, join us as we hear from Michelle Barker and David G. Brown\, senior editors of The Darling Axe\, who will discuss what makes for a strong query letter to literary agents. Participants will examine an intentionally flawed (and fake) query letter and synopsis for Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter\, as well as the (real) opening of the book\, and diagnose the problems that weaken them. We will then look at improved versions of the query and synopsis and discuss some important components of an opening. A Q&A will follow the presentation. \nLearn more about The Darling Axe. \nRegister to get the Zoom link\nAbout the Presenters\nMichelle Barker is an award-winning author and poet. She is the co-author of Immersion and Emotion: The Two Pillars of Storytelling\, Story Skeleton: The Classics\, and Fake Query Letters by Dead Authors. Her fiction\, non-fiction\, and poetry have appeared in literary reviews worldwide. She has published three YA novels (one fantasy and two historical fiction)\, a historical picture book\, and a chapbook of poetry. Her latest project is a poetry collection called Chef (Caitlin Press\, 2027). Michelle holds a BA in English literature (UBC) and an MFA in creative writing (UBC). Many of the writers she’s worked with have gone on to win publishing contracts and honours for their work. Michelle lives and writes in Vancouver\, Canada. \n\n \n\nDavid Griffin Brown is an award-winning short fiction writer and co-author of Immersion and Emotion: The Two Pillars of Storytelling\, Story Skeleton: The Classics\, and Fake Query Letters by Dead Authors. He holds a BA in anthropology from UVic and an MFA in creative writing from UBC\, and his work has appeared in literary magazines such as the Malahat Review\, White Wall Review\, and Grain. He has published three novels: When the Sky Breaks\, We’ve Come for Your Eggs\, and No Country for Old Dragons. David founded Darling Axe Editing in 2018\, and\, as part of his Book Broker interview series\, he has compiled querying advice from over 100 literary agents. As an editor\, he pays special attention to structure\, relationship arcs\, and voice. David lives in Victoria\, Canada\, on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Kosapsum Nations. \n\n \n\nNote: The session will not be recorded.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/lunch-and-learn-surviving-the-slush-pile/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Missy Whynought by Elizabeth Ball
DESCRIPTION:Join us to launch a new and unique voice: Missy Whynaught by Elizabeth Ball. \nABOUT THE BOOK\nRaw and unfiltered\, Missy Whynaught conjures her own magic in a world that treats her like a punchline. A darkly humourous coming of age story that explores issues of sexuality\, childhood neglect\, poverty and the racist legacies of colonialism. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nElizabeth Ball is a writer\, social worker and mother of three living in Montreal. She was shortlisted for the 2026 CBC Short Story Award\, Room Magazine’s 2019 Fiction Contest\, nominated for the 2019 Journey Prize\, and in 2022 shortlisted for the Commonwealth Fiction Prize. Her writing has been financially supported by Le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec and the Canada Council of the Arts. Missy Whynaught is her first novel and she is currently at work on her second. \nFree \nRefreshments will be served
URL:https://qwf.org/event/book-launch-missy-whynought-by-elizabeth-ball/
LOCATION:Le Depanneur Cafe\, 206 Rue Bernard O\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2T 2K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Dogs
DESCRIPTION:An Imago Theatre and The Sound of Dogs Collective Co-Production \nCentaur Theatre’s Brave New Looks Selection for 2026/27 \nThe World Premiere of \nTHE SOUND OF DOGS \nBy Jennifer Roberts \nDirected by Micheline Chevrier and Pamela Witcher \nOctober 1–10\, 2026 at Centaur Theatre \n  \nTickets: \nRegular: $34\nArts Worker/Senior: $25\nPay-What-You-Decide tickets available for all performances\, starting at $5 \nReceive 10% off your booking when you book a group of 10 or more \nApproximate runtime: 90 minutes\, followed by a 20 minute talkback with an invited guest (no talkbacks on opening night). \n\nGet tickets here. \n  \nAbout the Play: \nWhat’s it like to have Deaf parents? A wry investigation. \nCODA is a hearing child of Deaf parents. She has always seen her life as normal despite being told otherwise. Again. And again. And again. \nIn an attempt to explain her life to curious outsiders\, CODA invites us into her world\, as she traces the not-so-distant histories that have shaped her family and community. Through Deaf cultural storytelling and humour\, she shares personal stories and pushes back against the assumptions made about her parents. \nBlending American Sign Language\, spoken English\, and movement within a vivid digital landscape\, THE SOUND OF DOGS builds a layered world of expression and connection. Both intimate and expansive\, it celebrates the beauty and complexity of Deaf culture (with a touch of mischief). \nTHE SOUND OF DOGS was developed in collaboration with Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal. \nLearn more here. \nJennifer Roberts is a Montreal Playwright and Actor who has been at Imago and a part of our Creators Circle with THE SOUND OF DOGS. Director Micheline Chevrier was a previous Artistic and Executive Director of Imago Theatre\, most recently directing our award winning production of Redbone Coonhound. \nBoth Roberts and Chevrier collaborated with Imago on Upside Down – a series of narrative and documentary films that explore accessibility\, digital theatre\, and the creation process. Upside Down is available to stream for free on our website and is a great companion piece to THE SOUND OF DOGS.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-sound-of-dogs/
LOCATION:Centaur Theatre\, 453 St. Francois-Xavier\, Montreal\, Quebec\, HZY 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, open to QWF members \nRegister for the session by filling out the RSVP form below. \n\n\n\nLooking for some dedicated\, quiet writing space? \n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! \n\n\n\nDo 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. \n\n\n\nThis event is for QWF members only. Not a member? Learn about becoming a member.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that these sessions are designed for silent writing\, rather than discussing or getting feedback on work. \n\n\n\n12:30–12:55: Writing 112:55–1:00: Break1:00–1:25: Writing 21:25–1:30: Break1:30–1:55: Writing 31:55–2:00: Break2:00–2:25: Writing 42:25–2:30: Break2:30–2:55: Writing 5 \n\n\n\nTo register\, RSVP below. \n\n\n\n\n\nGetting to the QWF Office\n\n\n\nOur office is located on the top floor of the Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, in Room 3. \n\n\n\nAddress: 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3Westmount\, QC H3Z 1X4 \n\n\n\nClosest Metro: Atwater Station \n\n\n\nClosest Bus lines: 24\, 63\, 90\, 104\, 138\, 144\, 150 \n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\nThe QWF Office is fully accessible by wheelchair from the side entrance on Tupper Street. Once inside\, there is an elevator to the second floor\, where the QWF office is. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the office location and accessibility. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you registered for the session but can no longer attend\, please email john@qwf.org.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/shut-up-write-with-qwf-in-person-69/
LOCATION:QWF Office\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3\, Westmount\, QC\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Moe Clark + Melody McKiver at Flux Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Flux Festival and daphne Indigenous artist-run centre present\nMoe Clark + Melody McKiver\nSaturday\, October 3\nDoors: 19h00 Performances: 19h30\nLocation: Centre d’art daphne\, 5425 Av. Casgrain\, Unit 103\, Montreal\, Qc H2T 1X6) \nTickets: $20 (+fees & taxes adv) / $25 (door)\nNOTAFLOF (no one turned away for lack of funds)\nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19TvTvsPiy \nâpihtawikosisâniskwêw (Michif/mixed-settler) multidisciplinary artist Moe Clark (she/they) is a 2Spirit singing thunderbird. Born and raised in Treaty 7\, they are a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Currently they reside as a guest in Tio’tiá:ke/ Mooniyang/ Montréal (QC) where she works as an artist and educator. A dedicated nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree language) and Michif language learner\, Moe collaborates intimately with Elders and knowledge keepers to advance language resurgence through song-based practices. She works across disciplines of vocal improvisation\, sound design\, land-based oskapêwis facilitation (ceremonial Elder apprenticeship)\, and performance creation\, to create work that centres embodied knowledge\, 2Spirit Indigenous resurgence\, and creative kinship.\nMelody McKiver’s (they/them\, do not use any other pronouns) musical work integrates electronics with Western classical music to shape a new genre of Anishinaabe compositions. A proud member of Obishikokaang Lac Seul First Nation\, Melody is currently Assistant Professor of Indigenous Music (tenure-track) with the Desaultels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba and a member of the Mizi’iwe Aana Kwat (LGBTQ2S+ Council) within the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3. They are the 2020 recipient of the Canada Council’s Robert Flaming Prize awarded annually to an exceptionally talented young Canadian composer\, and a recurring invited participant in the Banff Centre for the Arts’ Indigenous Classical Music gatherings.\ndaphne is an Indigenous artist-run centre in Tiohtià:ke / Mooniyang / Montreal. Through exhibitions and related programming\, we promote contemporary Indigenous art and artists. We favour critical\, respectful exchange with our various communities\, peers and audiences\, to advance a culture of peace. daphne gratefully acknowledges the support received from all our relations\, families\, friends\, communities\, the Conseil des arts de Montréal\, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec. Niá:wen sewakwé:kon / Gichii miigwetch / Thank you to all of you.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/moe-clark-melody-mckiver-at-flux-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Daphne Art Centre\, 5425 Casgrain Avenue\, Unit 103\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2T 1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance
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