M E E T   A N N

Ann Swindell is a dynamic writer and teacher who helps others strengthen and sharpen their writing voice, ability, and craft. She has been writing professionally for over fifteen years, and her work has been featured in The Gospel Coalition, Risen Motherhood, Well Watered Women, (in)courage, Proverbs 31, Family Life, and multiple other publications. Her debut novel, Christmas in the Castle Library, released in October of 2024 with WhiteCrown and has been warmly received and praised, called “A brilliant debut novel” (Melody Carlson) and “entirely un-put-downable” (Jennifer Deibel), as well as “an enchanting tale of love, courage, and faith that is sure to touch every reader's heart” (Jamie Ogle).

Ann has also written a devotional entitled The Path to Peace, which released with Bethany House in May of 2022. Her first book, a spiritual memoir entitled Still Waiting, released with Tyndale House in 2017.

Ann holds an MA in Writing from DePaul University and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from Seattle Pacific University. She taught literary and creative writing courses at Wheaton College (IL) for five years as a college instructor before founding Writing with Grace in 2015. Her passion is to help other Christ-centered writers communicate clearly and powerfully as they seek to tell their own stories well.

You can get to know her more at www.annswindell.com.

Looking for an intentional, year-round writing community with other Christ-centered sisters, led by Ann? Click here for information about the Writing with Grace Mastermind, opening again next July. One year can change your life!