Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt

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In today's story, Sixth Sense, coworkers at a university library have a late-night chat about ESP

Today's prompt was inspired by a recent newsletter topic. If you'd like to sign up for the Grounded in Reality newsletter, find it here: Grounded in Reality with Susan Quilty
If you have a suggestion for a writing prompt, please let us know! 

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Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her 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 let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

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In today's story, Tit for Tat, a teacher tries to impart an important lesson before school lets out for Spring Break 

Today's prompt was chosen from a list of common expressions. If you have a suggestion for a writing prompt, please let us know! 

More about Susan Quilty

Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her 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 let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

Website:  SusanQuilty.com
The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
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In today's story, Watch Out, the king's men are sent out to explore strange sounds in the forest

Today's prompt was inspired by a recent tornado watch, not to be confused with a tornado warning... which can be really confusing. 
Note: If you're looking for ways to speak out about our current situation (in the U.S.), you can check out 50501, Indivisible, and Common Cause. You can also visit 5calls.org to stay up to date on issues and easily contact your representatives.

More about Susan Quilty

Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her 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 let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

Website:  SusanQuilty.com
The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books Shop
Instagram: Susan.Quilty
Facebook: SusanQuilty.Writer
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In today's story, Donuts with Grownups, Livvy invites her Uncle Mal to a school event. 

Today's prompt refers to a fairly common school social event where students can bring a parent or other adult to enjoy doughnuts together before classes begin. 
Note: If you're looking for ways to speak out about our current situation (in the U.S.), you can check out 50501, Indivisible, and Common Cause. You can also visit 5calls.org to stay up to date on issues and easily contact your representatives.

More about Susan Quilty

Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her 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 let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

Website:  SusanQuilty.com
The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books Shop
Instagram: Susan.Quilty
Facebook: SusanQuilty.Writer
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In today's story, Millions of Peaches, Daria and Tommy are learning to survive on their own in their mostly abandoned town

Today's prompt is a phrase from the lyrics of a song that was stuck in my head: Peaches by The Presidents of the United States of America. Anything can be a writing prompt. If you have a suggestion, please let me know!
Note: If you're looking for ways to speak out about our current situation (in the U.S.), you can check out 50501, Indivisible, and Common Cause. You can also visit 5calls.org to stay up to date on issues and easily contact your representatives.

More about Susan Quilty

Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her 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 let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

Website:  SusanQuilty.com
The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books Shop
Instagram: Susan.Quilty
Facebook: SusanQuilty.Writer
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