Words & Imaginings
Read of worlds beyond Sooke . . .
People carry worlds within them.
~Neil Gaiman
Stories, memoir, poetry and non-fiction by 14 collective members and also includes the winning entries from the Edward Milne Community School student writing contest of 2015.
Our second anthology Words & Imaginings is now available.
Buy online here or come visit us at the Sooke Night Market, Thursday evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm. Look also for our artist partners, lots to see and do at the Sooke Night Market.
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!!