News & Notes
Launched!
Here’s our new website! Bits have to be edited, updated and such but this is a start.
Sooke Writers’ Collective: in support of writers in the Sooke area – community, writing practice, information.
We are a group of writers in various stages of our writing careers and we live in and around Sooke, BC
We are open to all writers (adult), all genres.
Our basic group usually meets monthly on the third Wednesday of every month.
In March our meeting was held on the 12th.
Next Meeting: April 16th.
For more information email us – info@sookewriter.com
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
We will be meeting in the Sooke library every second Thursday of the month. Our next meeting: May 11th at 6:45 - All Welcome for a special event:
Launch and Reading of the chapbook Beyond the Moment - Writing from the edge of the Salish Sea. Readings begin at 7pm. Click here for more information.
We have 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!!