Moving into 2026 (after a holiday break)

SWC Members - it's time to renew your membership for 2026. Please renew now so we can plan for 2026. Please go to the membership page and fill out the membership form for our records. There are two ways (with links) to sign up and pay, either via e-transfer or by credit card with our Square system. This is a new form we’re trying out so please email us if you run into any difficulties.

Anthology 13 is coming in 2026!

SWC members get ready to submit your writing to our 2026 anthology - deadline Feb. 15th.
Working title: Writers Local 13 - a strong reference to writing, working and #13 all wrapped in a quick phrase.  We may not be a union but we are working in union to support and grow the local writing community.

Read the details and guidelines for prose and poetry 

Looking for feedback on a work in progress for the anthology? Join a group like short prose, poetry or long prose for discussion and feedback opportunities or contact write@sookewriters.com to arrange for feedback.

 

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!!