Its stated goals are to foster the art and profession of writing in British Columbia; to generate a sense of community among British Columbia writers; to provide support for writers at all stages of their careers; and to raise public awareness of the writers of British Columbia, their work, and their contribution to regional and Canadian cultures.
The organization's main aims are to encourage the development of writing as an art form and profession in British Columbia; to foster a sense of shared identity among local writers; to provide support at every stage of a writer's career; and to increase public recognition of British Columbia writers, their contributions, and the cultural significance of their work.