QWF is now accepting applications for the inaugural Lori Schubert Writer in Residence.

Eligibility Criteria: 

To be considered eligible for the residency, you must:

• Be working in English
• Be over the age of 60
• Be a QWF member in good standing at the time of application and throughout the residency
• Have a permanent residence in the province of Quebec
• Have a demonstrated record of professional literary publication
• Have an interest in engaging with QWF members at all levels of their writing practice.

This opportunity is open to published literary writers in all genres.

Application Process

To apply, eligible writers must submit the following as a single document (Word or PDF):

1. A detailed literary CV including publications, awards, and teaching or related experience
2. A recent writing sample (double spaced, 2,500 words max for prose; five pages max for poetry)
3. A statement of your approach to peer support and your history of  community engagement. A list of the services or kinds of advice you can  realistically offer to aspiring or emerging writers via 30-minute Zoom  appointments and/or email—e.g., line editing, global feedback on a short  text, professional advice, etc. (maximum 1 page)
4. An outline or description of the project you intend to work on during the residency (maximum 1 page)
5. A confirmation of availability in late April–early May 2027 to participate in person at a public event

Timeline: 

• Deadline for applications: September 30, 2026
• Announcement of writer in residence at QWF Awards Gala: November 9, 2026
• Term of residency: January to April 2027 (with some flexibility)
• Public event: late April or early May 2027

To learn more about the program, including full eligibility criteria and application instructions, visit the call for applications.

QWF actively seeks to maximize diversity in its staff, part-time employees, members, and board of directors. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage Indigenous people, people of colour, LGBTQ+ and gender-nonconforming people, people with disabilities, people living with socio-economic hardship, women, and members of any other marginalized group to self-identify if they are comfortable doing so.

Workshop proposals are accepted year-round. The workshop committee meets in the summer each year to review the applications and plan the subsequent calendar year’s activities. 

The deadline to be considered for the 2027 workshop series was July 20, 2026. Proposals submitted after that date will be considered for the 2028 workshop series.

About QWF Workshops

QWF workshops cover a wide range of  subjects, and we welcome new ideas. Recent subjects have included short-  and long-form fiction, poetry, non-fiction, translation, and children’s  literature. There have also been workshops on self-publishing, book  marketing, conducting research, freelancing, and more.

Most sessions are open to all.  Occasionally, we offer an introductory creative writing workshop, or a  master class requiring potential participants to submit writing samples.

Workshop Formats

Most workshops follow a hybrid format,  with the majority of participants attending in person at the QWF office  and up to two virtual spots reserved for people who can’t attend in  person. We also welcome proposals for online-only workshops. Most  workshops have a maximum of 12 participants.

Typical workshop formats include one-day  Saturday workshops (10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) and eight-week evening  workshops (either 5:45–7:45 p.m. or 8:00–10:00 p.m.). Proposals for  other formats, such as ten-week advanced workshops or three-hour  workshops, are also welcome.

Submission Materials

To propose a workshop for the 2027 series, please prepare the following as a single Word or PDF document:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. 100- to 150-word bio
3. List of publications/productions
4. Description of teaching experience and approach to leading a writers’ workshop
5. Detailed workshop description (up to two pages), including a week-by-week or hourly breakdown of the workshop schedule

 QWF actively seeks to maximize diversity in its  staff, part-time employees, membership, and board of directors. We  welcome applications from all qualified individuals, and encourage  Indigenous persons, persons of colour, LGBTQ+ and gender-nonconforming  persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of any other  marginalized group to self‐identify if they are comfortable doing so.

Visit QWF's Workshops page to learn more about our workshops.