Week of Events
Centaur Theatre Family Classes
This fall, Centaur Theatre invites children and their parents/caregivers to make theatre, explore backstage, … More info Read more
Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop (Mondays)
Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 25, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop (Mondays)
Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 25, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop (Mondays)
Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 25, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop (Mondays)
Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 25, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop (Mondays)
Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 25, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop (Mondays)
Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 25, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
The Writer’s Coven: Writing Session | Séance d’écriture
Calling writers and creatives of all kinds! Whether you're a budding novelist, a published … More info Read more
2026 Read Quebec Book Fair
The Read Quebec Book Fair returns to Casa d’Italia December 5-6, 2026! Join us … More info Read more
Sunday, November 29, 2026
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November 29, 2026 –From Lived to Told: A Storytelling Workshop
From Lived to Told: A Storytelling Workshop
Two Saturdays, Nov 14 & 21, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m (plus a live showcase on … More info Read more
Monday, November 30, 2026
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November 30, 2026 –The Playwright’s Toolkit: Transferable Skills for Creative Writers
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November 30, 2026 –The Art of the Braided Essay (Mondays)
The Playwright’s Toolkit: Transferable Skills for Creative Writers
Whether or not you've caught the theatre bug, certain skills from the world of … More info Read more
The Art of the Braided Essay (Mondays)
Eight Mondays, Oct 5–Nov 30, 8:00–10:00 p.m. (no meeting Oct 12) Open to all … More info Read more
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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December 1, 2026 –The Secrets of Writing Hit TV Series
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December 1, 2026 –The Art of the Braided Essay (Tuesdays)
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
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
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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December 2, 2026 –Narrative Non-Fiction: Creating Scenes
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
Thursday, December 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, December 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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December 5, 2026 –Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)
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December 5, 2026 –Linda Leith Publishing Showcase
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December 5, 2026 –Everyday Reconciliation with Derek Aronhie:nens Montour and Elin Sandberg Miller
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December 5, 2026 –How I(t) Work(s): Literary Translation
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December 5, 2026 –Tomorrow, but Tonight: Experiments in Flash Fiction
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December 5, 2026 –Guernica Editions’ Montreal Book Launch 2026
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December 5, 2026 –Opening Cocktail
Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)
Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?
Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
Linda Leith Publishing Showcase
Located in the Rotunda, Casa d'Italia With: Toula Drimonis Alex Costa Don Macdonald Rebecca … More info Read more
Everyday Reconciliation with Derek Aronhie:nens Montour and Elin Sandberg Miller
Located in the Rotunda, Casa d'Italia With: Derek Aronhie:nens Montour Elin Sandberg Miller … More info Read more
How I(t) Work(s): Literary Translation
Located in the Rotunda, Casa d'Italia With: Chloé Savoie-Bernard Rachel Martinez Pablo Strauss Moderated … More info Read more
Tomorrow, but Tonight: Experiments in Flash Fiction
Located in the Salle des célébrations, Casa d'Italia A 90-minute workshop for writers ages … More info Read more
Guernica Editions’ Montreal Book Launch 2026
Located in the Rotunda, Casa d'Italia With: Marie-Josée Poisson, Blood Bound: Unlacing Secret Ties … More info Read more
Opening Cocktail
Presented in partnership by QWF and AELAQ Join us for a special edition of … More info Read more
QWF Annual Timeline
January
- QWF Mentorship pairs announced
February
- QWF Mentorships begin
- Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign Fundraiser opens
- StoryScaping Call for Workshop Proposals (biannual in odd-numbered years)
March
- Spring Workshops begin
- Call for nominations for QWF Board of Directors
- Call for Submissions for QWF Literary Awards
April
- QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign ends
May
- Call for proposals for QWF Workshops for the following year
June
- Deadline for submissions for the QWF Literary Awards
- QWF Mentorship Reading
July
- QWF Annual Membership Picnic (July or August)
- Nominations open for the Judy Mappin Community Award
August
- The QWF Annual Membership Picnic (July or August)
- Deadline for submissions for the Judy Mappin Community Award
- Registration for Fall Workshops opens
- Call for applications for Writers in CEGEPs
September
- Call for applications for the QWF Mentorship Program
- Call for applications for the Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Writers
- Call for applications for Karin L. Montin / Jean Antonin Billard Translation Mentorship
- Deadline for Writers in CEGEPs applications
October
- Fall Workshops begin
- Shortlist for QWF Literary Awards announced
- Shortlist for the QWF College Writers Award announced
- Recipient of the Judy Mappin Community Award announced
- Deadline for QWF Mentorship applications
November
- Shortlist for carte blanche Prize announced
- The QWF Awards Gala
December
- Read Quebec Book Fair
- Registration for Winter-Spring Workshops opens