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Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt

Susan Quilty

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 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

Season 1 · Episode 133

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • Duration 11:11

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In today's story, A Herd of Turtles, a group of turtles travel through the woods together

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.

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

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New Year, Same You

Season 1 · Episode 132

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 • Duration 13:15

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In today's story, New Year, Same You, Linda breaks with tradition and finds a new path into the new year

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

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Labor of Love

Season 1 · Episode 123

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 10:49

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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

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Back in My Day

Season 1 · Episode 34

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 • Duration 16:09

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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

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Fireside Wine Chat

Season 1 · Episode 33

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 • Duration 11:19

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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

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Parking Lot Friends

Season 1 · Episode 32

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 • Duration 11:14

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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

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Mirror Image

Season 1 · Episode 31

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 • Duration 12:29

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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

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Bonus Commentary: Episodes 26 to 29

Season 1 · Episode 30

Thursday, August 26, 2021 • Duration 09:36

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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

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Ball Jar

Season 1 · Episode 29

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 • Duration 11:17

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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

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Hurkle-Durkle

Season 1 · Episode 28

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 • Duration 07:55

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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

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