Our goal is to equip and encourage you, no matter where you are on your writing journey.

Do you have a dream to write, but don’t know where to start?

Would you like to learn how to put your words on paper and reach other people?

Do you know something about writing for publication, but would like to improve your skills and sell more of your work?

Or perhaps you’re looking for a group of people who understand what it’s like to be a writer.

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Heart of America Christian Writers’ Network could be the organization for you!

HACWN is designed to help beginning, intermediate and advanced writers grow in their skills, networking, and professionalism.

We do that through monthly meetings with experienced editors and writers, various HACWN writing conferences and seminars, weekly critique groups in different areas of the city, e-mail communication, market leads, and more.

How to Start a Podcast or YouTube Show

with Caroline Cooper

Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m., CST

 

How can you make your writing ministry go further? Many authors are finding new venues of reaching their audience through podcasts. But where do you begin? What do writers need to know as they consider creating a podcast? What’s involved? Is it really worth a writer’s time and energy?
Your instructor, Caroline Cooper, will answer these questions and more.
This presentation will focus on beginning a podcast with some quick insights on duplicating the show as a YouTube video. You will learn to start a podcast in four easy steps:
1. Plan – Is a podcast right for you?
2. Prepare – How do I get started?
3. Produce – Creating an episode
4. Publish – Share it with the world
Bring your computers and come prepared for a hands-on experience! Handouts will be provided.
Caroline is a seasoned podcaster. She has been involved in mental health ministry for almost 20 years. Today, her ministry includes leading a mental health support group, writing, speaking, and hosting a podcast. She is also a certified peer specialist (CPS) in mental health and has a master’s in Bible and theology.
The name of Caroline’s ministry and podcast is In God’s Corner. She says, “The name In God’s Corner reminds me that this ministry is not really mine. God is always with me, even when I don’t feel him near. He always loves me, even when I think he’s distant. And he always forgives me, when I fall on my knees in repentance. God is good, even when the world is not.”
You can checkout her ministry at carolinescooper.com.
The meeting is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. It will be held at Colonial Presbyterian Church’s Quivira Campus:12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS 66221-4129
You can also zoom in–contact us for information at HACWN@earthlink.net
(If something happens technologically and you are not able to access the meeting, your dues will be returned. As always, if financial hardships keep you from paying membership or meeting dues, let us know. If you need to check your membership status, contact Zeta Davidson, or learn more about membership at www.HACWN.org).
Looking forward to learning with you!

Critique Groups:  March 7 & 21; April 4 & 18 – For more information, contact HACWN@earthlink.net

April Meeting: RJ Thesman

Recent Blog Publications From HACWN Pro Members

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  • God Never Needs Updating
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  • Numbers, Math, and Green Beans
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  • Then and Now Continued
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  • When Hope Eliminates Shame
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  • THE FORMATIVE YEARS OF CHURCHILL
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  • What is Mean Mugging?
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  • The Best Kind Of Love
    by Sylvia Schroeder on February 28, 2024 at 11:30 am

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  • Then and Now
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  • God’s Paintbrush
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  • Why not . . . ?
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  • Was It All A Waste?
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    It broke my heart and stole my resolve.  As a writer, rejects come. It’s kind of part of the whole deal, it happens and though difficult, it usually helps me grow. But this email rejection bit like dog’s teeth into the fabric of my being. It wouldn’t let me go.  I’d labored hours upon hours, […] The post Was It All A Waste? appeared first on When the House is Quiet. […]

  • Flashback to WW II
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  • Finding Hope in the Pain
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  • What is Your Struggle?
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  • We’ve Got Each Other
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