carte blanche
carte blanche, QWF's online literary magazine, has opened its doors to writers throughout the world. For information about submissions, or to view the sixth issue, click here.
Writers' Programs
The QWF offers important educational, professional development, and community programs.
The 2007-2008 Mentorship Program pairs have been announced.
Awards
The 2008 QWF Literary Awards:
The calls for submission and submission forms for the 2008 QWF Literary Awards have been posted! Please read the calls for submission carefully for details.
See the list of winners from the 2007 QWF Awards.
- Liam Durcan, Neil Smith, and Heather O'Neill: finalists for the Paragraphe Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction at the 2007 QWF awards gala.
- Photo © 2007, Studio Iris
Curious about last year's winners?
Looking further back? Check the QWF Awards archive.
Writing Contests!
Details: "The New Anglo: Fact Meets Fiction" Writing Contest, Administered by The Morrin Centre, in partnership with QWF.
The Quebec Writing Competition.
Workshops
The QWF writing workshops for the Fall 2008 season will be announced in the end of August. Please consult the workshop descriptions from the Spring 2008 session for examples of topics offered in the past.
Upcoming Events
Writers Out Loud
The Writers Out Loud series showcases talented and personable English-language writers from across the province of Quebec. The schedule for the 2008 Writers Out Loud series has been posted. There may be some additions, so keep checking!
Words and Music
Words and Music is the QWF's literary cabaret. It usually takes place the 3rd Sunday of every month at Casa del Popolo, 4873 boul. St-Laurent. Doors open at 8:00 and the show starts at 9:00.
English Language Arts Network
For information on the Quebec Arts scene, visit the ELAN web site.
membership
For more information on becoming a member of the QWF, follow the Membership link.