Quebec Writers' Federation

A vibrant and inclusive community organization that develops, supports, and promotes those writing in English in Quebec. The Quebec Writers' Federation provides English-language programs, services, opportunities, and community for aspiring, emerging, and established writers and the wider community. Our goals are to: • Provide professional development, support, community, and employment opportunities to Quebec-based English-language writers at appropriate stages of their careers; • Raise the profile of QWF members who are emerging or established writers through annual literary awards, a writing residency, two online publications, and ongoing promotional opportunities; • Increase access to literary activities for underserved communities through our Writers in the Community program- Increase public interaction with the literary arts through public readings, literary dinners and teas, and an annual holiday book fair (in partnership with the AELAQ); • Facilitate contact between qualified writers and members of the community through our online Hire-a-Writer directory; • Encourage dialogue and collaboration between Quebec’s English- and French-speaking literary communities; • Create mutually supportive partnerships with literary presenters across the province and with other national, provincial and municipal arts organizations. • Communicate with all levels of government on behalf of our constituency.