Island Writer Magazine

Island Writer Magazine is the premier literary journal of Vancouver Island and its surrounding islands. The magazine features fiction, poetry, and non-fiction by both new and experienced writers living on the islands. It also publishes book reviews. Island Writer is published by the Victoria Writers’ Society twice a year.

Submissions

Please read our Submission Guidelines for instructions.

Current Issue

The current issue of the Island Writer Magazine is available in both hard copy and electronic format however hard copies must be pre-ordered prior to publishing. Watch for updates on social media and this webpage, or via an email to VWS members, on how to order an upcoming magazine.

A few copies of the current Island Writer Magazines are available at the below bookstores. Current electronic copies are emailed to VWS members only.

We are investigating options to make available previous issues of Island Writer Magazine but at this time old magazines are not available.

Tanner’s Books: 2436 Beacon Avenue, Sidney/250-656-2345/ tannersbooks.com

Books on Mayne: 574 Fernhill Road, Mayne Island/250-539-3112

Ivy’s Books: 2188 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria/250-598-2713/ https://ivysbookshop.com/

Salt Spring Books: 104 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island Salt Spring Books

Talisman Books: 6-4605 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island Talisman Books & Gallery

Here are some earlier Island Writer Magazines – from the artistic covers to the amazing content – it’s more than you think!