News & Notes

Summer Reading

Enjoy the writings in our latest anthology
Write from Sooke and three more! 

four anthologies

SWC anthologies contain stories and poems from members of the collective as well as the winning entries for our annual EMCS student writing contest.

Books may be purchased locally at the Sooke Region Museum gift shop, Well Read Books, Artisan’s Garden and Barking Dog Studio. They can also be ordered through this site.

Our thanks to our Patrons and the collective “team” that organizes our events.

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:

Our next general meeting will be Thursday, March 14th at 6:45 pm in the Sooke Library - all welcome.

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.

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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!!