The Lutheran
Writers Project

a home for writers and readers influencing and influenced by Lutheran traditions
Who We Are

The Lutheran Writers Project is all-volunteer, and we acknowledge significant assistance from Luther College in providing us the seeds with which our group began.

We’d love to have you with us! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact one of us, listed below.


Paul Shepherd is Director and founder of the Lutheran Writers Project.

Anne Basye directs our Communications and Church Relations.

Carol Gilbertson is Director of the Lutheran Festival of Writing.

Mark Mustian leads the Lutheran Writers Book Club initiative.

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