• A firmware update that will take place 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 issued at the end of the program
• Training valued at over $15,000 offered thanks to the support of our partners

• The chance to live a unique professional experience
• Meetings with renowned authors 
• An opportunity to be accompanied by expert trainers recognized in the field
• Privileged access to extracurricular activities appreciated by the literary world 
• Candidates who participate in this microprogram will be entitled to a stipend upon completion of the program.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• To reside on the Island of Montreal
• To identify as a person from the Black, Francophone or Anglophone communities
• Possess a work permit or resident status;
• To be a writer or to demonstrate a strong interest in literature 
• Be available to actively participate in person for the entire duration of the program.
• Possess the ability to follow courses in French
• Be prepared to work in a team, receive constructive criticism, and develop your creative writing skills by actively attending classes and participating in program activities.

Step 1: Register!

It's time to fill out the registration form . 

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Step 2: Introduce yourself!

Attach your form: 

1. An excerpt from your literary project (5-7 pages maximum)
2. A presentation of your literary project (2 pages max.) including: 

• 1. Project title (even provisional)
• 2. Type of work (Novel, short story, poetry, play, essay, autofiction, etc.)
• 3. Summary of the idea (4 to 6 lines max): Describe the essence of your project. What are you talking about? What is the core of the story or the message?
• 4. Author's intention: Why this project? What is your personal connection to the subject? What are you seeking to explore, denounce, transmit or experience?
• 5. Project status: Are you at the very beginning? Do you already have a plan, a manuscript in progress, or written texts? What do you wish to explore further during the program?
• 6. Target audience and desired reach: Who is your work aimed at? Do you have aspirations for publication, independent publishing, performance, or simply personal development?
• 7. Budget outline (optional but recommended)

3. A 2-minute video to tell us about you, your writing world and what A vos plumes! means to you. 

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

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Step 3: Confirmation of your registration

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

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Step 4: Evaluation of your application

Once you have submitted your application, our team will review the details of the documents you share. Through your submissions, we will assess your creativity, writing style, and editing skills. We are looking for candidates who are ready to fully commit to this program. Rest assured that we take the time to carefully analyze each application.

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Step 5: Updates on your registration

We will keep you informed of the progress of your application by email. Successful candidates will be contacted by email between September 12th and 19th, 2025. Stay tuned!

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You'll find answers to your questions here , by consulting our frequently asked questions! 

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If you have any further questions, you can also write to us at contact@fondationdynastie.com , making sure to include the name of the program "A VOS PLUMES!" in the subject line. We will reply within a reasonable timeframe.