Digging into 2025
What do we do?
We write. We gather. We talk. We share our experience. We give feedback and support. We tell our stories.
To date we have created 11 print anthologies of story, memoir and poetry and 4 print chapbooks of poetry and we are on the cusp of publishing our 12th anthology and 5th chapbook.
Watch for news - coming to your inbox soon.
Our Anthologies
Our Poetry Chapbooks
Our Mission
To provide support, connection, inspiration and encouragement to writers* at all levels of development in the Sooke region through membership services which include monthly meetings and community outreach in the form of student writing contests, workshops and readings.
*please note this group is for adults
Meetings & Reminders
Upcoming Events:
View our events page for news of launches, events, workshops and more!
SWC has a virtual spot for members to continue to connect, learn, share, give feedback and support at sookewriters.ca. An annual membership gives you access to the forum, Zoom meetings, member gatherings & workshops as well as a spot in our annual anthology.
Stay informed about future meetings and events by signing up for SWC News.
Become a Member
Support your writing: Become a SWC member. The Sooke Writers’ Collective is open to new members in the Sooke Region including East Sooke, Sooke, Otter Point, Shirley and beyond.
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Make a donation to help us grow into a literary force in the Sooke Region.
Other ways to support us: buy our books, spread the word, join & write.
Funds collected help grow the collective and bring programs and workshops to the community.
Thank You!!