Episodes

  • THE END OF THE ROAD: The final podcast and a poem.
    Apr 3 2023

    The Writer Shed podcast has had a good run. More than 50 episodes, thousands of downloads, thousands of listeners, great discussions on writing, music, creativity, and the creative life. During the two years of its existence it has steadily grown listenership and we thank you for all your support.

    Like any good thing, and all things, The Writer Shed podcast must also come to end,
    Join host David W. Berner for the final goodbye. 

    All episodes will remain available for as long as you wish to listen. 

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    9 mins
  • THE ISLANDER: A reading from the new novel from The Shortish Project
    Mar 19 2023

    The novella, THE ISLANDER is now out in the world.  Writer Shed Podcast host and author David W. Berner reads from his new novel. A project linked to Outpost19 Books' The Shortish Project, an initiative championing the tradition of the short novel.  David wants to know: Would you like the audiobook to be available? 

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    21 mins
  • THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING: Part 4
    Mar 1 2023

    This is the fourth and final installment of THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING, a podcast writing workshop series from THE WRITER SHED podcast that focuses on the joyful process of telling stories, how to find what it is your heart is telling you to write. The four-part series is conducted by Writer Shed host, David W. Berner who has taught writing and conducted workshops for more than 20 years. You can find more at www.davidwberner.com.

    In this installment: Committing to a practice and a process for writing. 

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    21 mins
  • THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING: Part 3
    Feb 15 2023

    This is the third installment of THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING, a podcast writing workshop series that focuses on the joyful process of telling stories, how to find what it is your heart is telling you to write. The four-part series is conducted by Writer Shed host, David W. Berner who has taught writing and conducted workshops for more than 20 years. You can find more at www.davidwberner.com.

    In this installment: Finding out what you want to write. 

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    27 mins
  • THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING: Part 2
    Feb 1 2023

    This is the second installment of THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING, a podcast writing workshop series that focuses on the joyful process of telling stories, how to find the way to a creative life, and how to meet your writing goals. The four-part series is conducted by Writer Shed host, David W. Berner who has taught writing and conducted workshops for more than 20 years. You can find more at www.davidwberner.com.

    In this installment: Discovering a writing practice. 

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    21 mins
  • THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING: Part 1
    Jan 15 2023

    This is the first installment of THE SCHOOL OF JOYFUL WRITING, a podcast writing workshop series that focuses on the joyful process of telling stories, how to find your way to a creative life, and how to meet your writing goals. The four-part series is conducted by Writer Shed host, David W. Berner who has taught writing and conducted workshops for more than 20 years. You can find more at www.davidwberner.com.

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    22 mins
  • WRITER RESOLUTIONS FOR 2023: Writers and editors offer their best ideas
    Jan 1 2023

    Writers and editors Rick Kaempfer, and Caroline Malloy, and writer and librarian Brian Johnston join Writer Shed Podcast host, David W. Berner to talk about writerly goals for 2023. Resolutions that all writers and creatives will find inspiring. 

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    26 mins
  • THE BEST BOOKS YOU READ IN 2022: Two author share their picks
    Dec 15 2022

    Writers Megan Wheless and Rick Reiss sit down with Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner to talk about the books they loved this past year and want to share with you. 

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    34 mins