The Scottish Association of Writers (S.A.W.) originated in 1969 through the good work of the  Greenock Writers' Club who began the development of the concept.

The constitution states that the "object of the Association shall be to promote Weekend Schools for members and to encourage participation in competitions and to form a liaison with purchasers of members' work."

This commitment has certainly been honoured given the fact that the numbers at the annual weekend conference have trebled since 1970 and there are now 17 competitions as opposed to the initial two.

The number of clubs affiliated to the Scottish Association of Writers has risen from 5 to 28.

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