carte blanche was founded in 2004 by members of the Quebec Writers’ Federation. Since then it has grown into an internationally recognized literary magazine.

carte blanche is a Quebec-based online literary magazine that presents eclectic narratives in all forms and supports Canadian and international writers and artists, bringing communities of readers new stories and voices to help make sense of life and the world.

carte blanche publishes three issues a year and accepts poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, photography, translation, and comics with a focus on Quebec-based artists. carte blanche is a volunteer, not-for-profit project published by the Quebec Writers’ Federation, with support from the Canada Council for the Arts and individual sponsors.

The carte blanche Prize: The carte blanche Prize is awarded once a year in recognition of an outstanding submission to carte blanche by a Quebec writer, artist, or translator. Winners receive a cash prize and a unique trophy—“The Lori”—created by Montreal artist Glen LeMesurier. Read more on the QWF website. View our former prize archives here.

Fresh Pages Mentorship: A component of QWF’s Fresh Pages Diversity Initiative, the Editorial Mentorship at carte blanche is a temporary, part-time, paid opportunity designed to help an aspiring literary artist who is Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour develop skills in selecting and editing work for a literary journal. Read more on the QWF website.

carte blanche recognizes the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Quebec Writers’ Federation and is a proud member of the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses.