News & Notes
Notes for 2025
For the writer in you or the writer you know: Become part of a writing community.
Join SWC, a community of writers, to find support and inspiration. Join now to take advantage of the support SWC gives.
SWC members get ready! It's almost time!
SWC is preparing for our 12th print anthology! Read the full submission details.
Deadline to submit: January 19
Special Event! Meet & Greet - All Welcome
On Jan 5th from 10:30am to 1pm, SWC will be meeting in the Sooke Library meeting room.
Drop by to see old friends and meet new ones. Writers in attendance! Coffee, tea and snacks.
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!!