Supporting, Connecting, and Inspiring Quebec Writers

A vibrant and inclusive community organization that develops, supports, and promotes those writing in English in Quebec.

Become a member
About QWF
Donate

QWF: Writing in the Margins

Get an inside look at the vibrant world of QWF through the voices of Executive Director Lori Schubert and three engaging members.

Watch the video

Upcoming activities

11 Jul
Event

Book Launch: It Happened On Harvard Avenue by Cherie Hart

Join Cherie Hart for the launch of her new novel, It Happened On Harvard … More info Read more
7 Aug
QWF Event

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do 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. More info
15 Oct
Event

2026 Knowlton Literary Festival – October 15-17, 2026

Frank Nixon is delighted to announce that he will be participating in the 2026 … More info Read more

Thanks so much for making this lovely day happen. It was really amazing to visit the classes, work with great teachers and facilitators and be part of Turtle Island Reads 2019. It also got me reading the book that I’d had on my bedside table a bit too long.

Larissa Andrusyshyn

Activities

Mentorship

The QWF Mentorship program is designed to help promising emerging writers make the transition to the next stage of their careers. Both mentors and protégés are selected by an independent jury.

Learn more

QWF Literary Database of Quebec English-Language Authors

The QWF Literary Database of Quebec English-language Authors is an ever-expanding online directory of over 2000 books by over 1100 Quebec writers publishing books in English.

Learn more

carte blanche

QWF’s online literary journal founded in 2004 by members of a Quebec Writers’ Federation workshop.

Read carte blanche

Quist

QWF's online literary magazine for Quebecers aged 14–21.

Read Quist