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Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt
Susan Quilty
Fréquence : 1 épisode/11j. Total Éps: 134

Short stories spark your imagination. Join author Susan Quilty as she uses simple writing prompts to free-write her way into strange, silly, or poignant tales. Biweekly episodes offer new stories. To learn more about Susan and her books, visit SusanQuilty.com. Note: Prior to 2023, every 5th episode featured story commentary instead of a new story.
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A Herd of Turtles
Saison 1 · Épisode 133
mercredi 22 janvier 2025 • Durée 11:11
Today's prompt came from an idiom: they're off like a herd of turtles. Or, they're moving like a herd of turtles. It refers to slow and steady progress that will eventually be successful.
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Facebook: Freely Written
The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books Shop
New Year, Same You
Saison 1 · Épisode 132
mercredi 8 janvier 2025 • Durée 13:15
Today's prompt was inspired by the push that we often feel to reinvent ourselves at the beginning of every year. Personal growth is great, but what if we embrace our same selves--as we are--before trying to change into someone new.
If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you!
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Facebook: Freely Written
The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books Shop
Labor of Love
Saison 1 · Épisode 123
mercredi 4 septembre 2024 • Durée 10:49
In today's story, Labor of Love, Love reflects on her day's work, including a challenging repair call.
Today's prompt came from simple word association as it was written on Labor Day. Labor Day... Labor of Love.
As always, this story was written from the prompt, with no planning and very little editing. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you!
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Facebook: Freely Written
The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books Shop
Back in My Day
Saison 1 · Épisode 34
mardi 21 septembre 2021 • Durée 16:09
This week's story, Back in My Day, follows four friends as they solve their way through an escape room of clichés.
Suggestions for writing prompts are always welcome! Today's prompt came from one of my sons. And, no, it wasn't because I used that classic phrase on him.
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Patreon: Patreon.com/SusanQuilty
Fireside Wine Chat
Saison 1 · Épisode 33
mardi 14 septembre 2021 • Durée 11:19
This week's story, Fireside Wine Chat, brings two friends together in a mystical autumn setting.
Suggestions for writing prompts are always welcome! Today's prompt came from my friend Wendy McMullan, who lives entirely too far away from me. ;-)
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Patreon: Patreon.com/SusanQuilty
Parking Lot Friends
Saison 1 · Épisode 32
mardi 7 septembre 2021 • Durée 11:14
This week's story, Parking Lot Friends, explores a modern friendship based on post-class parking lot chats and social media connections
Suggestions for writing prompts are always welcome! Today's prompt came from my friend Gretchen Schutte who teaches yoga and meditation through her Peace in the Pause virtual studio and knows all about the joys of parking lot friends!
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Patreon: Patreon.com/SusanQuilty
Mirror Image
Saison 1 · Épisode 31
mardi 31 août 2021 • Durée 12:29
In this week's story, Mirror Image, Ana's imaginary friend is always watching
Suggestions for writing prompts are always welcome! Today's prompt was randomly chosen through some free association that began with reflection and wandered into ideas about mirrors.
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Patreon: Patreon.com/SusanQuilty
Bonus Commentary: Episodes 26 to 29
Saison 1 · Épisode 30
jeudi 26 août 2021 • Durée 09:36
Bonus episode today! Instead of sharing a new story, Susan is sharing her thoughts on the stories she told in episodes 26 to 29.
Check back for new stories every Tuesday. Every fifth episode (like this one) will offer bonus commentary on the previous 4 stories. To avoid spoilers, listen to those story episodes before this one!
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Patreon: Patreon.com/SusanQuilty
Ball Jar
Saison 1 · Épisode 29
mardi 24 août 2021 • Durée 11:17
In this week's story, Ball Jar, grownups laugh at a funny word while a young girl colors an enchanted forest
Suggestions for writing prompts are always welcome! Today's prompt came from my friend Gretchen Schutte during a conversation about growing and canning tomatoes. You never know when inspiration will strike!
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Patreon: Patreon.com/SusanQuilty
Hurkle-Durkle
Saison 1 · Épisode 28
mardi 17 août 2021 • Durée 07:55
In this week's story, Hurkle-Durkle, a teenage boy tries to make the most of the new word he's just learned
Suggestions for writing prompts are always welcome! Today's prompt inadvertently came about when my friend, Jenn Brown, posted a meme about the definition of hurkle-durkle, which apparently is an old Scottish word for lounging in bed after you're meant to be up.
More about Susan Quilty
Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her current YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to practice her narration skills before she dives into recording audio versions of her novels.
Website: SusanQuilty.com
Patreon: Patreon.com/SusanQuilty









