News & Notes

more on first lines

The five Scotiabank Giller Prize finalists – André Alexis, Samuel Archibald, Rachel Cusk, Heather O’Neill and Anakana Schofield – read the first line of their nominated book and tell CBC Arts why they chose that sentence as their all-important opener.

See it here.

And for more inspiration: the 50 best first sentences in fiction

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.

Sign up for SWC News

* indicates required




Like what we do?

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!!