Starting Out

We’re off to a fantastic start to 2025 with thirty writers submittingto our 12th anthology! The editorial board will be processing the submissions and prepping them for the printed page.

Our title: Writing from the Living Edge. Our fabulous book cover artist has come up with a wonderful concept for the cover. Sneak peek in the near future.

Save the Date! The book launch for anthology 12 will be May 31st. Details and reading arrangements will happen in early May.

Coming in April: National Poetry Month and the launch of the Chapbook Poets group latest chapbook of poetry.

In development for SWC Members:

Peer to Peer Sharing & Learning – Talks with Q&A from members on various topics of writing and publishing

Learn as you go groups – on types and genres of writing

Bring-a-lawn-chair Writing Sprints & other writerly gatherings in the spring and summer

One day writing retreat in June.

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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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!!