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.

Applications 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. You may still submit a proposal, but we may hold it for consideration for the 2028 series. 

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

The Quebec Writers’ Federation is now accepting written nominations from members of the community for the Judy Mappin Community Award. This award is given to a member of the extended literary community who has made a significant and longstanding contribution to the development or dissemination of English-language literature in Quebec. The award includes a cash prize of $1,000.

To learn more about the award, including the criteria and required documentation, please read the Call for Nominations on our website, accessible via this link.