Quebec Writers' Federation

06/04/2026

Are you an established writer looking to teach your craft?

Lead a workshop with us! We're seeking workshop proposals for our Spring & Fall 2027 workshop series. The current rate of pay is $135 per contact hour for a fully registered workshop. Details at the link! 👇

QWF is seeking workshop proposals for our 2027 series. Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026.

06/02/2026

QWF joins the Association des libraires du Québec and Union des écrivaines et des écrivains québécois in opposing the CAQ's recent merger of several budget envelopes in education, including funding for cultural activities. This move directly threatens access to books and culture in schools.

Help us protect it. Sign the petition. The deadline is tomorrow, June 4.👇
https://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-12243/index.html

06/02/2026

We can't wait for the 2026 Reading! 🤩

This year's will be the biggest in QWF history, with eight readers from the QWF Mentorship Program and the first full cohort from the new Youth Mentorship Program.

Join us as we celebrate this year's alumni and hear them read from their works in progress! 👇️

For four months, seven emerging writers and one emerging translator have worked to hone their craft through the QWF Mentorship Program. Each has received one-on-one guidance from a professional mentor to help them make the transition to the next stage of their career. Now, their journey culminates i...

06/01/2026

Exciting lunchtime talk from the Atwater Library! Don't miss the one and only Mark Abley discussing his new book, NUMB: The Politics of Overwhelm, with writer Bryan Demchinsky. Happening this Thursday, June 4, 12:30 pm, at the Atwater Library Auditorium. 👇

THURSDAY, June 4 at 12:30 pm our Lunchtime Series features author MARK ABLEY discussing his new book NUMB with writer Bryan Demchinsky.

In his book, Mark Abley explores the idea of numbness in the context of today’s avalanche of shocking, frightening and depressing news.

The event is hybrid and it’s taking place with financial assistance from the Canada Council through The Writers’ Union of Canada.

For in-person attendance, there’s no registration process. It's first come, first seated. Atwater Library’s Adair Auditorium (accessible by elevator).

Publisher Livres Baraka Inc. will be selling copies of the book in our Auditorium.

To REGISTER for the Zoom link, please fill out and submit the online registration form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-hTSkxnCAqPKSdBigc0lMPoJWz89e6drLlv2CcWUoCc/viewform?edit_requested=true

05/28/2026

🚨 DEADLINE APPROACHING🚨

The 2026 QWF Literary Awards close to submissions for the six book prizes and the playwriting prize this Wednesday, June 3, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

If you have a book or play that's eligible, be sure to submit it before the deadline.

👇See the eligibility criteria and submission forms for more details.

Click the links below to view the calls for submissions for individual awards. Please … More info Read more

05/22/2026

We can't wait to be joined by Louise Penny for Writers Out Loud: Writing the Eastern Townships! Catch us this Sunday, 4pm, at Brome Lake Books for a scintillating conversation with two Townships authors—Josh Quirion and Brenda Hartwell, writer—in conversation with the inimitable Louise Abbott. Free and open to all!

The Quebec Writers’ Federation invites you to Writers Out Loud: Writing the Eastern Townships. Join … More info Read more

05/21/2026

Speed-Dating for Children's/YA Authors and Publishers!

Got a manuscript? Get ready to pitch it at this exciting event with two editors from major Canadian children's & young-adult literature publishers.

Registration opens at 8 am this Friday, May 22nd. Follow the link to join the waitlist and get notified as soon as you can register.

This event is open only to QWF members. If you're not yet a member, become one at our website! 👇

Writers, bring your pitch and get ready to present it to two acquiring editors … More info Read more