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Quebec Writers' Federation (QWF), CBC Radio One, Maisonneuve Magazine, and Vehicule Press
The Quebec Writing Competition

The Quebec Writing Competition is an annual event that is open to all writers, established and upcoming, who are residents of Quebec.

The Quebec Writing Competition is an annual event that encourages entries from a variety of different writing categories, including stories about travel, life stories, short fiction, family narratives, humour, and personal essays. There is an entry fee of $10 for this competition. Writers may submit multiple entries (the $10 fee must accompany each submission).

Eligibility
  • Quebec residents
  • Maximum of 1200 words
  • Multiple entries permitted

Please see detailed eligibility criteria on the QWF website.

Amount
  • First Prize: $1500
  • Second Prize: $1000
  • Third Prize: $500

All winning stories will be broadcast on CBC and published in the print edition of Maisonneuve Magazine or on their website.

Submissions Date
Summer (postmarked on or before August 31)
Website
The Quebec Writing Competition
Phone
(514) 933-0878