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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

The 2027 QWF Mentorship Program are open to applications until October 28, 5:00 p.m. ET! Over four months (February-May 2026), each mentee will receive one-on-one guidance from a mentor to help them develop their work in progress. Learn more and apply! qwf.org/call-for-app...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Do you have a brilliant idea for a TV show? Got a pilot script but don’t know what to do with it? Then this workshop is for you. Join Cynthia Knight, writer and showrunner of MOHAWK GIRLS, for this eight-week workshop. Applications are due September 18th. Details 👇️ qwf.org/product/the-...

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The Secrets of Writing Hit TV Series - Quebec Writers' Federation

Eight Tuesdays, Oct 13–Dec 1, 5:45–7:45 p.m.By application only (deadline Sep 18—see below)Limited to … More info Read more

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Looking to navigate the world of money as a writer? Join us for FOLLOW THE MONEY. Led by D.M. Bradford, this two-part workshop offers a series of creative and practical opportunities to think about money out in the open. Learn more: qwf.org/product/foll...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

P.S. Did you know QWF members receive a discount on and advance notice about our workshops? Become a QWF member to get first dibs next workshop season: qwf.org/product/memb...

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QWF Membership - Quebec Writers' Federation

To join QWF or renew your membership, select your membership type below, then proceed … More info Read more

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our Fall 2026 #WritingWorkshops are open for registration! 🤩 Explore everything from book marketing to writing for TV, from sketch writing to writing about money. Spots are filling up fast—many already full—so sign up ASAP. 👇️ qwf.org/fall-2026-wo...

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Fall 2026 Workshops: Now Open for Registration - Quebec Writers' Federation

Our Fall 2026 writing workshops are now open for registration!

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Announcing a brand-new QWF program: The LORI SCHUBERT WRITER IN RESIDENCE! Named in honour of our outgoing executive director, the Lori Schubert Writer-in-Residence Program is an annual four-month residency for a Quebec-based English-language writer over the age of 60. qwf.org/call-for-app...

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Call for Applications: The 2027 Lori Schubert Writer in Residence - Quebec Writers' Federation

The selected writer will receive a $10,000 stipend and dedicated time to work on their project. Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Calling all Quebec-based #SpokenWord artists, storytellers, and performance poets! The #IanFerrier Spoken Word Prize is open to submissions July 8. One to three prizes totalling $3,000 will be awarded, as determined by the jury. Submit: qwf.org/awards/qwf-a...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Hosted by Jim Olwell, Tattered Covers will feature short readings by four writers aged 60+. Afterwards, five open-mic readers will have four minutes each to read or perform their work. Free and open to all. Open-mic slots are reserved for QWF members aged 60+, but all are welcome to attend.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

After a film screening and discussion on ageism that we held in November 2025, we realized it was high time for us to shine a spotlight on some of the wonderful older writers in our community.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

QWF is elated to present #TatteredCovers, a reading and #OpenMic featuring writers aged 60+. (Details below.) Free, open to all. Register to get the Zoom link 👉️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Piloted in 2025 and 2026, the program is now going public and is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 school term. It's free to apply, and we welcome both applications from young writers and nominations from educators. We can't wait to see what talent we can foster!

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Each mentee is paired with an experienced professional writer, who meets with them once a week for 15 weeks to help them polish their work, generate new material, and prepare their work for publication.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🚨 New program alert! 🚨 QWF is thrilled to launch the Youth Mentorship Program, a Big Sibling-style partnership designed to help promising young writers aged 14–21 gain confidence and develop their writing skills. Learn more and apply: qwf.org/activities/p...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

QWF opposes 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. Deadline is tomorrow, June 4.👇 www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/exprimez-...

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Pétition : Maintien d'une enveloppe budgétaire dédiée à l’achat de livres et le développement des coins lectures dans les écoles - Assemblée nationale du Québec

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We can't wait for the 2026 #QWFMentorship Reading. Join us Saturday, June 13! This year's will be the biggest ever. Learn more and get tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🚨 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. See eligibility criteria for each prize 👉 qwf.org/awards/qwf-a...

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QWF Awards: Calls for Submissions - Quebec Writers' Federation

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

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

"...From the dark and bitter satire of Mordechai Richler’s Solomon Gursky Was Here to the intricate and lyrical Ru by Kim Thuy, the stories below reflect the Canadian experience: the need to find a spot in the mosaic and call it home."

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

"The immigrant experience—feelings of being an outlier or an alien, a maverick or displaced—is what drives these stories set between three oceans and the southern border. ...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Lea is a writer for young adults, high school English teacher, storyteller, and mom of three. Her most recent novel, 𝘕𝘰 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳 (Orca Book Publishers, 2026), is a story about honouring girls’ choices and is inspired by the many young women Lea has worked with in her twenty years of teaching.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

QWF’s latest featured member is Lea Beddia! QWF Membership Services Coordinator Riley Palanca spoke to Lea about her latest novel, NO BRAINER, among other subjects. 👉️ Read the interview: qwf.org/five-questio...

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Five Questions for: Lea Beddia - Quebec Writers' Federation

Lea Beddia is a writer for young adults, a high school English teacher, a storyteller, a mom of three, and QWF's latest featured member.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Are you a student at one of Quebec's English-language CEGEPs? Submit to the 2026 College Writers Award by June 1! The winner will receive $1,000 and publication in our literary journal carte blanche. Send your work to your college representative—or DM us for questions/more info.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The 2026 Fresh Pages Editorial Mentorship at @alacarteblanchemtl is now accepting applications! The mentorship includes: ✅ Approximately 15 hours of mentorship between July and August 2026 ✅ An $800 honorarium ✅ A free one-year membership (or extension of membership) in QWF

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Our latest #QuebecBooks Collection is here! Curated by QWF member Amy Fish, the collection consists of six true-to-life stories you won't want to put down. Check it out: quebecbooks.qwf.org/collections/...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Announcing: The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Quebec Writers' Federation! On April 29, QWF's members will assemble to review our activities, budget, and new Board of Directors.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Alexandra will be responsible for curating the Fall Edition of our #WordsAndMusicShow under Moe's guidance—stay tuned for details of the event. Congratulations, Alexandra!

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Alexandra is a writer and multidisciplinary storyteller based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. As the daughter of a Mohawk mother and Jewish father, her work explores identity, desire and the complexities of living between worlds.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

For National Indigenous Languages Day, QWF is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2026 Fresh Pages Guest Curatorship is Alexandra Apple!

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The deadline to submit is June 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET, except for the spoken word prize, which has a deadline of July 8, 5:00 p.m. ET. Read the call for submissions for each prize 👉️ qwf.org/awards/qwf-a...

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Call for Submissions: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, and First Book - Quebec Writers' Federation

On November 9, 2026, the Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) will award four prizes of … More info Read more

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We’re accepting submissions in: 🏆️ Fiction 🏆️ Poetry 🏆️ Non-Fiction 🏆️ First Book 🏆️ Translation (English to French) 🏆️ Playwriting 🏆️ Spoken Word 🏆️ Children's and Young Adult Literature

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The 2026 QWF Literary Awards are now open to submissions! On November 9, 2026, the QWF Literary Awards will honour the best of English-language literature in Quebec. Eight prizes prizes of $3,000 each will be awarded.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This discussion will be focused on medicine in speculative fiction, but writers of all fiction genres are encouraged and welcome to join. Join us as we explore medicine as not only scientific practice but also a cornerstone of society, culture, and world-building.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Free webinar for writers! Medicine is an integral part of our lives—and, often, our stories. In our next #LunchAndLearn, author and pathologist Kyrie Wang will discuss the importance of authentic representations of medicine in fiction. Sign up 👉️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

QWF recrute pour deux poste : Directeur général ou directrice générale et directeur ou directrice des opérations. Il s'agit de deux postes permanents à temps plein – d'excellentes occasions de contribuer à façonner la scène littéraire anglophone du Québec !

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

QWF is looking to fill two roles: Executive Director and Operations Manager. Both are permanent, full-time positions—and excellent opportunities to shape Quebec's English-language literary scene! 👉 Executive Director: qwf.org/call-for-app...

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Call for Applications: Executive Director - Quebec Writers' Federation

QWF is seeking an experienced Executive Director to serve as the public face and strategic leader of QWF. Deadline: April 15, 2026.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our latest #QuebecBooks Collection is here! Curated by Mary Soderstrom, WHERE I WANT TO BE AND WHY: MONTREAL highlights ten local books that either are set in Montreal or point to what makes this city special. 👉️ quebecbooks.qwf.org/collections/...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Join us March 3rd for a Lunch & Learn with the Public Lending Right, which helps authors get paid for their works in public libraries. Learn how authors can register for the program, how payments work, and more: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The position includes: ✅ An $800 honorarium ✅ 8–10 hours of mentorship ✅ A free one-year membership or extension of membership in the QWF Learn more and apply: qwf.org/call-for-app...

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Call for Applications: 2026 Fresh Pages Guest Curatorship - Quebec Writers' Federation

Open to applicants who are Black, Indigenous, or people of colour. Deadline: March 14, 2025.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The selected candidate will work under the guidance of 2Spirit Michif multidisciplinary artist and educator @moeclark to curate the September 2026 edition of the Words and Music Show, QWF's musical and literary performance series.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Calling all #BIPOC literary artists! The 2026 Fresh Pages Guest Curatorship is now open to applications from Quebec-based aspiring literary artists who are Black, Indigenous, or people of colour. Apply by March 19!

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

The 2026 Pyramid Campaign to support the Writers in the Community (WIC) program is now on! Help make a real difference in a young person's life. The deadline to support the campaign is May 15. Learn more and donate at qwf.org/pyramid-campaign.🔗

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Bring fun back into your craft with CREATIVE PLAY FOR WRITERS, an 8-week workshop focused on hands-on experimentation. Register online or in person. 👇️

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

🚨 Scholarship opportunity for #BIPOCwriters! 🚨 We still have Fresh Pages Scholarships to award for the Spring 2026 Workshop season. Each scholarship covers the full cost of registering for one of our workshops and a free one-year membership in QWF. Open to BIPOC applicants. qwf.org/activities/p...

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Fresh Pages Workshop Scholarships for Underrepresented Writers and Playwrights - Quebec Writers' Federation

The Fresh Pages Workshop Scholarships are designed to help aspiring writers and playwrights who are … More info Read more

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Introducing: The 2026 QWF Mentorship Pairs! From February to May, seven emerging writers and one emerging translator will work with their mentors to make the transition to the next stage of their careers, culminating in a public reading in June. See the pairs 👉️ qwf.org/announcing-t...

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Announcing: The 2026 QWF Mentorship Pairs - Quebec Writers' Federation

Meet the mentors and mentees of the 2026 QWF Mentorship Program!

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

🚨#FreelanceWriting workshop! 🚨 Are you looking to earn a living from your writing? Don't miss Hustle Life Balance with Shanthony Exum, a one-day #workshop that will help you avoid common freelancing mistakes to build a profitable—and sustainable—career as a freelancer. 👇 ow.ly/15kq50Y6bqU

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