Every breath stirs the waters.

What is Story Swell?

Story Swell is a platform that celebrates stories, storytellers, and storylovers.

Why Swell?

Swell (n.) /swel/
In reference to the ocean, a swell is a collection of waves that have enough energy to travel well beyond the place of their origin.

Stories have the power to change lives once released into the wild blue. By sharing the ones that move us—whether they are housed in books, music, anecdotes, poetry books, anthologies, or any other medium—we can help them travel well beyond their origin to reach the people who need them.

Who is Story Swell?

Story Swell is the design of Mea Smith, an author who needed a place to share the stories that rearranged her internal landscape. Sometimes they are her own, but more often, they are ones she encountered that lit up her soul, and now she is compelled to share them with … well … everyone kindred spirit she comes across.