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Arjun Basu @arjun.bsky.social · 1d

Someone liked my book at least....

Congrats to all the nominees. @officialqwf.bsky.social

List of nominees for QWF 2025 Paragraphe Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction, includes The Reeds...

Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 23h

Announcing: The 2025 QWF Literary Awards finalists!

35 finalists have made the shortlists in seven categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, first book, translation, spoken word, and children's and young adult literature.

See the finalists and learn more about the gala. 👇

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The 2025 QWF Literary Awards Finalists - Quebec Writers' Federation

The Quebec Writers’ Federation has announced the finalists for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 8d

The 2026 mentorship will be in poetry with Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch, winner of the 2022 Grand Prix du livre de Montréal. The call is open to writers working in any poetic form, including mixed-genre and hybrid forms. The mentee will receive $800 and 4 months of mentorship (Feb–May 2026).

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 8d

Calling all BIPOC writers and poets!

We're accepting applications from Quebec-based aspiring and emerging writers who are Black, Indigenous, or people of colour for the 2026 Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship.

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Call for Applications: 2026 Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship for Underrepresented Writers - Quebec Writers' Federation

The 2026 Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship for Underrepresented Writers is accepting applications from emerging and aspiring writers and literary artists. This year’s mentorship will be in poetry with ment...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · 13d

🚨Calling all poets! 🚨

If you've been looking to broaden your poetic horizons, this workshop's for you. Led by Oana Avasilichi, POETRY IN CONCERT will encourage you to push your poetic imagination and expand performative abilities. Starts this Tuesday. Sign up! qwf.org/product/poet...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Aug 28

Announcing: Our Fall 2025 #WritingWorkshops! 😍

Discover a range of workshops exploring everything from playwriting and poetry to fiction and young adult literature.

👇 Learn more and sign up today👇
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Fall 2025 Workshops: Now Open for Registration! - Quebec Writers' Federation

Our Fall 2024 writing workshops are now open for registration!

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Aug 19

Our Words & Music Show with Tranna Wintour is now sold out! Thank you to all who got their tickets. We'll see you next Monday!

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Jul 21

QWF member Oonya Kempadoo has won the #GuyanaPrize for Literature (Fiction) for her novel NANIKI!

Congratulations, Oonya! We're so thrilled to see her book get the recognition it deserves. 🥳

#QCLiterature #LitQC #MTLWriters

Top writers honoured at 2024 Guyana Prize for Literature - Stabroek News

By Telesha Ramnarine The winners of the 2024 Guyana Prize for Literature were officially announced last night, honouring outstanding work in fiction,

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Jul 11

Please welcome the recipient of the 2025 Fresh Pages Editorial Mentorship, Sarra Mirghani!

Sarra will work with carte blanche's Photography Editor Shaney Herrmann to curate the photography section of the magazine's 52nd issue.

Details: qwf.org/activities/p...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Jul 2

Come one, come all to the QWF Annual Picnic!

On Sunday, July 20, 2-4 pm, we'll be hanging out on the terrace of Teesri Duniya Theatre in MTL. Featuring food, drinks, and good company. Details: qwf.org/event/qwf-an...

#QuebecLit #LitQC #QCWriters #MTLWriters

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Jun 23

Chanel was the recipient of QWF's 2022 #MairuthSarsfieldMentorship in Non-Fiction. We couldn't be more excited to see how her career as a writer has flourished ever since!

#CWPrize #QCWriters #QCLit

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Jun 23

We are beyond thrilled to see that QWF member Chanel Sutherland has won the Commonwealth Regional Short Story Prize for Canada & Europe and is now contending for the global prize! Watch the awards ceremony with us this Wednesday, 8 am: commonwealthfoundation.com/short-story-...

Commonwealth Short Story Prize - Commonwealth Foundation

The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction (2,000–5,000 words). The competition is free to enter and open to any citizen of a Commonwealth country wh...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Jun 19

We're seeking #WritingWorkshop proposals for our 2026 workshop series!

If you're an established writer, literary performer, or worker in the book industry with professional credentials, QWF welcomes you to submit a proposal: qwf.org/call-for-qwf...

Call for QWF Workshop Proposals for 2026 – Quebec Writers' Federation

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Jun 4

QWF Featured Member Kate Lavut released a trailer for her upcoming graphic memoir, DUDE, WHERE'S MY BOOB?
👇 Watch it on YouTube 👇
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'Dude, Where's My Boob?' - Kate Lavut- A Zany Comic About Breast Cancer - Official Trailer

YouTube video by The Kate Lavut

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · May 23

The 2025 QWF Mentorship Reading is almost here! 🤩 On June 1, we'll hear the mentees of this year's cohort read from their works in progress.

Tickets are sold out, but we hope you'll join us in spirit if not in person!

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#QCLit #QuebecLit #QCwriters #writingmentorship

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · May 2

Introducing QWF's latest featured member, playwright and graphic memoirist Kate Lavut!

QWF Membership Services Coordinator Riley Palanca spoke to Kate about her work, her influences and career as an artist, and what’s next for her: qwf.org/five-questio...

Five Questions for: Kate Lavut – Quebec Writers' Federation

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Apr 22

You're invited to #WritersOutLoud A Night of Trans Joy!

Join us on May 6 at 7 pm at Pulp Books & Cafe for an evening of literary conversation and community connection. RSVP on Facebook to tell us you're coming! www.facebook.com/share/1AW7Ac...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Apr 15

🚨 Calling all playwrights! 🚨
National Theatre School of Canada's Public Classes are now open for registration—an excellent chance for seasoned and beginner writers alike.
Courses start April 22 for Beginner Playwriting and Playwriting from Adaptation. Visit ent-nts.ca/en/public-cl... for more info.

Public Classes

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Apr 3

We're thrilled to have you, Stephanie! 😊

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Apr 3

To kick things off, we asked longtime QWF member Daniel Levitin to curate an inaugural collection: 10 Books About Musical Creativity. Check it out! quebecbooks.qwf.org/collections/...

Daniel Levitin's 10 Books About Musical Creativity | QWF Literary Database of Quebec English-Language Authors

This collection features stories of creativity, identity, and resilience through the lens of music. From Cohen’s poetic reflections to Wainwright’s raw memoir and Siblin’s pursuit of Bach’s Cello Suit...

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Apr 3

Do you LOVE giving book recommendations?

Enter our Quebec Books Curator Contest! Each month from May to the end of the 2025, we'll showcase a new collection of 6-10 Quebec books curated by a QWF member.

Learn more about the contest: qwf.org/announcing-t...

#QCWriters #WritersQuebec #QuebecLit

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Mar 21

Join us for our #LunchAndLearn with @elanqc.bsky.social next Tuesday, March 25, 12-1 pm ET!

ELAN Director of Programming Nick Maturo will discuss ELAN's many programs and how writers and artists can benefit from them.

Free, open to all. Register for the Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/.../register...

Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Mar 20

Are you an aspiring #BIPOC writer or photographer?

Don't miss our editorial mentorship opportunity at carte blanche, QWF's online literary magazine. This year, mentorship is with carte blanche Photography Editor Shaney Herrmann. Includes an $800 honorarium.

Learn more: qwf.org/call-for-app...

Call for Applications: 2025 Fresh Pages Editorial Mentorship at carte blanche – Quebec Writers' Federation

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Mar 19

The 2025 Max Margles Writing Residency is now open to applications! Taking place October 6-25 at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Ireland, the residency includes a $2,300 stipend and covers travel, accommodation, meals, and more.

Learn more: qwf.org/call-for-app...

Call for Applications: The 2025 Max Margles Writing Residency – Quebec Writers' Federation

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Quebec Writers' Federation @officialqwf.bsky.social · Mar 13

We're hiring! / #NousRecrutons!
La Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) est à la recherche d’une personne bilingue adjointe à la production d’un projet immersif multimédia : qwf.org/appel-de-can...

Appel de candidatures : Personne adjointe à la production d’un projet immersif multimédia – Quebec Writers' Federation

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