Call for QWF Workshop Proposals for 2027
QWF is seeking workshop proposals for our 2027 series. Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026. Continue reading
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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 videoCall for Submissions: The 2026 QWF Awards
Submissions are now closed to the six book prizes and the play writing prize. Submissions to the Ian Ferrier Spoken Word Prize are due July 8, 5:00 p.m. ET. Continue reading
Five Questions for: Lea Beddia
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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The playwriting workshop with Erin Shields wrapped up last night, and as a participant, I just wanted to say how fantastic it was. We were all agreeing that Erin was a generous teacher and motivating coach. The zoom format worked fine, and she made the most of it with exercises and breakout rooms. And since I live in Ottawa, I was thrilled to be able to participate in a weeknight QWF workshop. I hope you have her back again.
Linda Kingston
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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.
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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.
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QWF’s online literary journal founded in 2004 by members of a Quebec Writers’ Federation workshop.
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