To your feathers! II

Unleash your literary creativity!

To your feathers! II

Seize this golden opportunity to develop your project and acquire new literary skills!

With the help of our workshops in writing, illustration, publishing and more, explore the many facets of the author's craft.

At the end of the program, you can share an excerpt from your masterpiece with an audience at a public reading!

Target audience

Candidates aged 18 and over. Aspiring writers, experienced or novice, with a work permit or Canadian resident status. Residents of the Island of Montreal

Who should attend?

Do you have a passion for writing? Do you have a strong interest in creative writing? Do you have a work you'd like to present in a professional context? Are you looking for a program that can help you develop a project you're working on?

If you answered yes to all these questions, the "À vos plumes!" program is the perfect opportunity for you! 

Make your writing more than a talent: explore its potential, affirm your authorial voice and give life to literary projects that can travel.

Training
  • A microprogram to run from September 2025 to April 2026
  • Over 100 hours of training with industry experts 
  • Practical workshops to develop several facets of the author's craft
  • A public reading at the end of the program
  • A symbolic certificate awarded at the end of the program
  • Over $15,000 worth of training thanks to the support of our partners
Benefits
  • A unique professional experience
  • Meetings with renowned authors 
  • The opportunity to be accompanied by expert trainers recognized in the field
  • Privileged access to extra-curricular activities popular with the literary community 
  • Candidates taking part in this microprogram will be entitled to a stamp at the end of the program.
Eligibility criteria
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Residing on the Island of Montreal
  • Identify yourself as a member of the Black, Francophone or Anglophone communities
  • Possess a work permit or Canadian resident status
  • Be an aspiring writer or have a strong interest in literature 
  • Be available to participate actively for the duration of the program, in person
  • Ability to follow courses in French
  • Be willing to work as part of a team, receive constructive criticism, and develop your creative writing skills by actively attending classes and participating in program activities.
To submit your application

Step 1: Register!

It's time to fill in the registration form

Step 2: Introduce yourself!

Attach to your form: 

  1. An extract from your literary project (maximum 5-7 pages)
  2. A presentation of your literary project (2 pages max.) including: 
  • 1. Project title (even if provisional)
  • 2. Type of work (novel, short story, poetry, play, essay, autofiction, etc.)
  • 3. Summary of idea (4 to 6 lines max.): Describe the essence of your project. What do you want to talk about? What's the heart of the story?
  • 4. Author's intention: Why this project? What is your personal connection with the subject? What are you trying to explore, denounce, transmit or experiment with?
  • 5. Project status: Are you just starting out? Do you already have a plan, a manuscript in progress, written texts? What do you want to learn more about during the program?
  • 6. Target audience and desired scope: Who is your work intended for? Are you interested in publishing, independent publishing, performing, or simply personal development?
  • 7. Budget outline (optional but recommended)
  1. A 2-minute video to tell us about you, your writing world and what À vos plumes! means to you. 

Don't hesitate to stand out and let your personality shine! 

Step 3: Confirm your registration

Once you have submitted the form, a confirmation message will appear to confirm that your application has been received.

Step 4: Evaluating your application

Once you've submitted your application, our team will review the details of your shared documents. Through your documents, we'll assess your creativity, writing style and editorial skills. We're looking for candidates who are ready to commit themselves fully to this program. Rest assured that we take the time to analyze each application carefully.

Step 5: Update your registration

We'll keep you informed of the progress of your application by e-mail. Selected applicants will be contacted by e-mail between September 12 and 19, 2025. Stay tuned!

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Any other questions?

You can find answers to your questions here, in our Frequently Asked Questions section! 

If you have any other questions, you can also write to us at contact@fondationdynastie.com, making sure to put the name of the À VOS PLUMES! program in the subject line. We'll get back to you as soon as possible. 

The team

Registration period

August 07 to September 07, 2025

Schedule

Friday, September 26, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 6pm to 9pm

Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6pm to 9pm

Friday, October 24, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 6pm to 9pm

Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 6pm to 9pm

Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 6pm to 9pm

Monday, February 23, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 6pm to 9pm

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 2pm to 8pm

Monday, April 27, 2026 - 4pm to 8pm

Duration

September 2025 to April 2026

Format

In person

Number of seats

4

Language

French

Rate

Free of charge | $15,000 value *Choosen participants will be paid a lump sum of $1300, all taxes included, at the end of the program.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail at: contact@fondationdynastie.com 

by mentioning the À VOS PLUMES! program in the subject line.

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