Victoria Writers’ Society – Providing support, community, and an informal forum for writers at all levels of experience.

Membership

Now is the time to join or renew your membership with the VWS!

Ten great reasons for you to join the Victoria Writers’ Society:

Receive advance notice of 10 engaging presentations a year related to “all things writing”.
Enjoy your personal copy of Island Writer Magazine, twice a year.
Stay up-to-date on VWS news, writing workshops, contests and other publishing events and opportunities with your copy of the VWS monthly newsletter.
Push your writing to the next level by joining or forming a VWS critique group.
Share your writing by submitting to Island Writing Magazine and during open mic sessions.
Participate in the annual VWS writing contest for a discounted “members only” fee.
Promote your writing, editing or related services in VWS’ new directory, launching in 2025.
Share or enhance your leadership, organizational or financial skills as a member of the Steering Committee.
Join the Island Writing Magazine editorial team to share – or learn new – editing and related publishing skills.
Bring your own ideas to VWS (e.g. organize a book fair, suggest a speaker – or offer one yourself.)

Only $40 annually! Click here for more information.

Summer 2025 Edition of the Island Writer Magazine

A Publication of the Victoria Writers’ Society

Deadline: February 1, 2025

Looking for:

The topic for the February 5 meeting is The Small Press Experience: Insights from a Local Publisher and One of his Authors (A VWS member).

The VWS Steering Committee is looking forward to seeing you at our meetings! Look for people wearing nametags and come and say hi!

All VWS meetings are open to the general public so bring your friends and family!