Support the Mission: Help Author Jan Kirchner Keep Creating

Hi, my name is Jan Kirchner, and I’m an author, poet, and storyteller writing at the intersection of faith, fire, and mental health. My words are born from lived experience—navigating healing, identity, survival, and the search for meaning—and they’re meant to serve anyone who’s ever felt too broken, too tender, or too brave to stop.

Writing isn’t just what I do—it’s how I breathe life into others. Whether I’m crafting poetry that holds space for mental illness, penning fiction that sparks transformation, or writing devotionals rooted in restoration, I’m here to remind people: You are seen. You are not alone. You are still here—and that matters.

But the truth is: creating art takes time, energy, and support. And I can’t do it alone.

Why I’m Asking for Help

This GoFundMe is a call for partnership. Your contribution helps me:

Self-publish multiple projects (including poetry, fiction, and devotionals)

Hire artists, editors, and designers to bring my work to life with quality and care

Grow my author platform to reach more readers, survivors, and seekers

Continue mental health advocacy through storytelling, speaking, and resource-building

✍️ Make time to write deeply, honestly, and consistently

I’m not just raising funds. I’m raising a community around work that matters.

What You’re Supporting

Your donation supports an author devoted to:

✅ Mental health awareness through poetry and prose

✅ Faith-rooted encouragement for real-life struggles

✅ Creative projects that amplify hope, healing, and human complexity

✅ Accessible writing for people on the margins

I’m not here to get rich. I’m here to tell the truth—and to make sure others know they’re not alone in theirs.

Ways You Can Help

Donate any amount—every single dollar makes a difference.

Share this campaign with your friends, family, and networks.

Follow and support my work on social media, Substack, or wherever I publish.

Thank you for helping me keep writing.

Thank you for valuing stories that restore.

Thank you for walking with me.

With gratitude and grace,

Jan Kirchner

Author | Storyteller | Advocate