Written Works For You, By You is a space for short stories, poetry, and creative writing (whether fiction or non-fiction) is read aloud with care. Every piece is shared as it was written — so writers can hear their words and listeners can immerse themselves in unique voices. Submissions are welcome but never required. Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or someone who loves to listen, this podcast is about discovering voices, exploring perspectives, and letting stories breathe.
Lincoln’s Two Letters of Condolence (Bixby and McCullough)
Abraham Lincoln wrote two letters of condolence that are among the most quoted of the Civil War. One, to a Boston widow believed to have lost five sons, has been read at funerals for 160 years, though it may not have been written by Lincoln at all. The other, in his own hand, was written to a young woman whose father had just been killed.
Tonight, both letters, and the story behind them. This episode is for anyone who has needed the right words for a loss.
Got a letter of your own, sent or never sent? I read every submission myself: writtenworksforyoubyyou@gmail.com (mailto:writtenworksforyoubyyou@gmail.com)
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2 Nov 2026
Charlotte Bronte to Constantine Heger
In 1844, Charlotte Brontë began writing to her former teacher in Brussels, a married man she could not stop thinking about. Four of her letters survive. His replies do not.
Tonight, pieces of those four letters, read in the order they were written. It’s one voice asking, again and again, for a few words in return.
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31 Oct 2026
Bonus Episode: “A Time Between Spaces” by Ryan Bush
It’s Halloween night, and the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. Three men have crossed over from another world to hunt a witch, and one of them already made his home on Earth. It’s a short portal fantasy about family, a very old blade, and a night when anything can cross over.
This is the first listener submission of Season 3, sent in by Ryan Bush, a Christian fantasy and sci-fi author who loves crafting entertaining, uplifting stories about other worlds. More of his work is at ryanbush.substack.com.
Mild fantasy peril, suitable for most listeners. Got a story, poem, or letter of your own? I read every submission myself: writtenworksforyoubyyou@gmail.com (mailto:writtenworksforyoubyyou@gmail.com)
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