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| name = Quebec Writers' Federation (QWF) |
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| industry = [[Not-for-profit]] registered [[charitable organization]] |
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| foundation = 1998 (as Quebec Writers' Federation) [[Canada]] |
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| location = [[Westmount]] ([[Montreal]]), [[Quebec]], [[Canada]] |
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}}{{Short description|Canadian not-for-profit registered charitable organization}} |
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QWF is a literary arts presenter, provides professional development to established and emerging writers, runs community literary education programs, administers the [[Quebec Writers' Federation Awards|Quebec Writers’ Federation Awards]] annually, and publishes the not-for-profit literary journal ''carte blanche''. |
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The QWF also curates the |
The QWF also curates the QWF Literary Database of Quebec English-language authors, a searchable online compendium that represents the physical QWF collection of over 2,180 books by Quebec English-language authors, housed at the Atwater Library and Computer Centre. |
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| ⚫ | In 2013, the QWF celebrated its fifteenth anniversary, with a gala at the |
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The QWF is based in [[Westmount]] ([[Montreal]]), Canada. |
The QWF is based in [[Westmount]] ([[Montreal]]), Canada. |
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== History == |
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QWF was founded in 1998 from two predecessor organizations, the '''Quebec Society for the Promotion of English-Language Literature''' (QSPELL) and the '''Federation of English-language Writers of Quebec''' (FEWQ). |
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| ⚫ | In 2013, the QWF celebrated its fifteenth anniversary, with a gala at the Virgin Mobile [[Corona Theatre]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Nulman, Stuart|title=Scenes from the 15th anniversary QWF Awards Gala|url=http://mtltimes.ca/social-life/scenes-15th-anniversary-qwf-awards-gala/|website=Montreal Times|access-date=October 25, 2014|date=November 23, 2013}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://montrealmosaic.com/organization/quebec-writers-federation Montreal Mosaic Web Magazine: Quebec Writers’ Federation] |
*[http://montrealmosaic.com/organization/quebec-writers-federation Montreal Mosaic Web Magazine: Quebec Writers’ Federation] |
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*[http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/Quebec/ID/2418879811/ Canadian Broadcasting Corporation: “Quebec Writers Federation 15th anniversary.” November 17, 2013.] |
*[http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/Quebec/ID/2418879811/ Canadian Broadcasting Corporation: “Quebec Writers Federation 15th anniversary.” November 17, 2013.] |
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*[https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/local-arts/quebec-writers-federation-awards-reflect-booming-local-scene The Montreal Gazette: "Quebec Writers' Federation awards reflect booming local scene." November 5, 2019.] |
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*[http://www.qwf.org/ The Quebec Writers’ Federation. Official website] |
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[[Category:Canadian writers' organizations]] |
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[[Category:Organizations based in Montreal]] |
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[[Category:Professional associations based in Quebec]] |
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[[Category:Companies established in 1981]] |
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[[Category:1981 establishments in Quebec]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:55, 17 March 2023
| Industry | Not-for-profit registered charitable organization |
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| Founded | 1998 (as Quebec Writers' Federation) Canada |
| Headquarters | Westmount (Montreal), Quebec, Canada |
| Website | The Quebec Writers’ Federation. Official website |
The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is a not-for-profit registered charitable organization representing and serving the English-language literary community in the province of Quebec, Canada.
QWF is a literary arts presenter, provides professional development to established and emerging writers, runs community literary education programs, administers the Quebec Writers’ Federation Awards annually, and publishes the not-for-profit literary journal carte blanche.
The QWF also curates the QWF Literary Database of Quebec English-language authors, a searchable online compendium that represents the physical QWF collection of over 2,180 books by Quebec English-language authors, housed at the Atwater Library and Computer Centre.
The QWF is based in Westmount (Montreal), Canada.
History
[edit]QWF was founded in 1998 from two predecessor organizations, the Quebec Society for the Promotion of English-Language Literature (QSPELL) and the Federation of English-language Writers of Quebec (FEWQ).
In 2013, the QWF celebrated its fifteenth anniversary, with a gala at the Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Nulman, Stuart (November 23, 2013). "Scenes from the 15th anniversary QWF Awards Gala". Montreal Times. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
- The Quebec Community Groups Network: Quebec Writers’ Federation
- English-Language Arts Network: Quebec Writers’ Federation
- Montreal Mosaic Web Magazine: Quebec Writers’ Federation
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation: “Quebec Writers Federation 15th anniversary.” November 17, 2013.
- The Montreal Gazette: "Quebec Writers' Federation awards reflect booming local scene." November 5, 2019.
External links
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