Quebec Writers' Federation
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Supporting, connecting, and inspiring Quebec writers
This Tuesday at 12pm, join us for a free online screening of AGELESS, a new documentary from the Cummings Centre that confronts ageism and its impact. Free and open to all. 👇
Lunch & Learn: Online Film and Discussion on Ageism - Quebec Writers' Federation
Join us for a free online screening of Ageless, an engaging new documentary from the Cummings Centre that confronts ageism and its impact. The 45-minute film will be followed by a discussion facilitated by QWF Executive Director Lori Schubert.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This Tuesday at 12pm, join us for a free online screening of AGELESS, a new documentary from the Cummings Centre that confronts ageism and its impact. Free and open to all. 👇
"The Fool reminded me that writing is a risk, at least a psychological one, and that if you choose to go on, you have to keep taking the risk..."
H Felix Chau Bradley on their return from the Max Margles Writing Residency in Ireland. 👇
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H Felix Chau Bradley on their return from the Max Margles Writing Residency in Ireland. 👇
https://ow.ly/UL1c50XvT9A
Dispatches from Ireland: "The Fool" by H Felix Chau Bradley - Quebec Writers' Federation
On October 6, H Felix Chau Bradley boarded a plane to spend three weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Annaghmakerrig, Ireland for the 2025 Max Margles Writing Residency. Here is their final dispatch. Read their first dispatch. It’s … More info Read more
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November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"The Fool reminded me that writing is a risk, at least a psychological one, and that if you choose to go on, you have to keep taking the risk..."
H Felix Chau Bradley on their return from the Max Margles Writing Residency in Ireland. 👇
https://ow.ly/UL1c50XvT9A
H Felix Chau Bradley on their return from the Max Margles Writing Residency in Ireland. 👇
https://ow.ly/UL1c50XvT9A
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beyond honored to win the Cole Foundation Translation Prize for our (me + Lénaïg Cariou) co-translation of THE HAND OF THE HAND by Laura Vazquez at the @officialqwf.bsky.social gala last night!!
congratulations to all the winners + nominees; we had marvelous company!!
congratulations to all the winners + nominees; we had marvelous company!!
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards - Quebec Writers' Federation
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
beyond honored to win the Cole Foundation Translation Prize for our (me + Lénaïg Cariou) co-translation of THE HAND OF THE HAND by Laura Vazquez at the @officialqwf.bsky.social gala last night!!
congratulations to all the winners + nominees; we had marvelous company!!
congratulations to all the winners + nominees; we had marvelous company!!
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so this happened: I made first place of the @officialqwf.bsky.social's carte blanche prize with my poem "heart made of bees," and got to bring this beautiful trophy home last night! still feels unreal, and I couldn't be more grateful for this recognition. more on this as soon as I catch my breath 🩷🩷
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
so this happened: I made first place of the @officialqwf.bsky.social's carte blanche prize with my poem "heart made of bees," and got to bring this beautiful trophy home last night! still feels unreal, and I couldn't be more grateful for this recognition. more on this as soon as I catch my breath 🩷🩷
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Sending our congratulations to this year's winners, including AC affiliates Madeleine Thien and Gillian Sze.
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards - Quebec Writers' Federation
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Sending our congratulations to this year's winners, including AC affiliates Madeleine Thien and Gillian Sze.
Our next #LunchAndLearn is with SODEP, the Quebec association of cultural magazines!
Join us tomorrow as we learn about SODEP and the history of Quebec's magazine industry. Free and open to all.
Learn more and register at the link. 👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1SJh0jhATNG3Y4dWoYmZ1w
Join us tomorrow as we learn about SODEP and the history of Quebec's magazine industry. Free and open to all.
Learn more and register at the link. 👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1SJh0jhATNG3Y4dWoYmZ1w
November 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our next #LunchAndLearn is with SODEP, the Quebec association of cultural magazines!
Join us tomorrow as we learn about SODEP and the history of Quebec's magazine industry. Free and open to all.
Learn more and register at the link. 👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1SJh0jhATNG3Y4dWoYmZ1w
Join us tomorrow as we learn about SODEP and the history of Quebec's magazine industry. Free and open to all.
Learn more and register at the link. 👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1SJh0jhATNG3Y4dWoYmZ1w
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards - Quebec Writers' Federation
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
qwf.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Announcing...the winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards!
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all of last night's winners!
https://qwf.org/the-winners-of-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards/
Our latest featured member is writer, activist, and finalist for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Fred Anderson.
We spoke to Fred about his memoir EYES HAVE SEEN, which is a finalist for the Concordia University First Book Prize. Read the interview. 👇
https://qwf.org/five-questions-for-fred-anderson/
We spoke to Fred about his memoir EYES HAVE SEEN, which is a finalist for the Concordia University First Book Prize. Read the interview. 👇
https://qwf.org/five-questions-for-fred-anderson/
Five Questions for: Fred Anderson - Quebec Writers' Federation
Fred Anderson is a writer, an activist, a finalist for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards, and our latest featured member. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Fred Anderson joined the Civil Rights Movement as a teenager and became field secretary … More info Read more
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November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Our latest featured member is writer, activist, and finalist for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Fred Anderson.
We spoke to Fred about his memoir EYES HAVE SEEN, which is a finalist for the Concordia University First Book Prize. Read the interview. 👇
https://qwf.org/five-questions-for-fred-anderson/
We spoke to Fred about his memoir EYES HAVE SEEN, which is a finalist for the Concordia University First Book Prize. Read the interview. 👇
https://qwf.org/five-questions-for-fred-anderson/
Announcing the finalists for the 2025 carte blanche Prize!
• Madi Haab, “heart made of bees”
• Nat Kishchuk, “Trulie, Toronto, and the Southwest Swale”
• Anthony Portulese, "The Stars of Saint-Léonard"
👇
https://qwf.org/the-2025-carte-blanche-prize-finalists/
• Madi Haab, “heart made of bees”
• Nat Kishchuk, “Trulie, Toronto, and the Southwest Swale”
• Anthony Portulese, "The Stars of Saint-Léonard"
👇
https://qwf.org/the-2025-carte-blanche-prize-finalists/
The 2025 carte blanche Prize Finalists - Quebec Writers' Federation
The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 QWF College Writers Award.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Announcing the finalists for the 2025 carte blanche Prize!
• Madi Haab, “heart made of bees”
• Nat Kishchuk, “Trulie, Toronto, and the Southwest Swale”
• Anthony Portulese, "The Stars of Saint-Léonard"
👇
https://qwf.org/the-2025-carte-blanche-prize-finalists/
• Madi Haab, “heart made of bees”
• Nat Kishchuk, “Trulie, Toronto, and the Southwest Swale”
• Anthony Portulese, "The Stars of Saint-Léonard"
👇
https://qwf.org/the-2025-carte-blanche-prize-finalists/
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October 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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. 👇
qwf.org/the-2025-qwf...
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. 👇
qwf.org/the-2025-qwf...
The 2025 QWF Literary Awards Finalists - Quebec Writers' Federation
The Quebec Writers’ Federation has announced the finalists for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.
qwf.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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. 👇
qwf.org/the-2025-qwf...
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. 👇
qwf.org/the-2025-qwf...
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.
qwf.org/call-for-app...
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.
qwf.org/call-for-app...
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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October 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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.
qwf.org/call-for-app...
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.
qwf.org/call-for-app...
🚨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...
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...
October 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🚨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...
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...
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👇
qwf.org/fall-2025-wo...
Discover a range of workshops exploring everything from playwriting and poetry to fiction and young adult literature.
👇 Learn more and sign up today👇
qwf.org/fall-2025-wo...
Fall 2025 Workshops: Now Open for Registration! - Quebec Writers' Federation
Our Fall 2024 writing workshops are now open for registration!
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August 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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👇
qwf.org/fall-2025-wo...
Discover a range of workshops exploring everything from playwriting and poetry to fiction and young adult literature.
👇 Learn more and sign up today👇
qwf.org/fall-2025-wo...
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!
August 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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!
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
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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July 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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
Congratulations, Oonya! We're so thrilled to see her book get the recognition it deserves. 🥳
#QCLiterature #LitQC #MTLWriters
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...
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...
July 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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...
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...
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
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
July 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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
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
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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June 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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-...
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...
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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June 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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...
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...
QWF Featured Member Kate Lavut released a trailer for her upcoming graphic memoir, DUDE, WHERE'S MY BOOB?
👇 Watch it on YouTube 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0O...
👇 Watch it on YouTube 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0O...
'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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June 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
QWF Featured Member Kate Lavut released a trailer for her upcoming graphic memoir, DUDE, WHERE'S MY BOOB?
👇 Watch it on YouTube 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0O...
👇 Watch it on YouTube 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0O...
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
Tickets are sold out, but we hope you'll join us in spirit if not in person!
qwf.org/event/2025-q...
#QCLit #QuebecLit #QCwriters #writingmentorship
May 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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!
qwf.org/event/2025-q...
#QCLit #QuebecLit #QCwriters #writingmentorship
Tickets are sold out, but we hope you'll join us in spirit if not in person!
qwf.org/event/2025-q...
#QCLit #QuebecLit #QCwriters #writingmentorship
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...
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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May 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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...
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...
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...
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...
April 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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...
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...
🚨 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.
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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April 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🚨 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.
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.