Send us a textIn today's story, The Dishwasher, a couple skirts a domestic dispute around a familiar topicToday's prompt was inspired by a recent conversation with some friends about the pros and cons, and ins and outs, of dishwashers. 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 QuiltySusan 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.comFacebook: Freely WrittenThe Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books ShopSupport the show
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Cowbirds
Send us a textIn today's story, Cowbirds, a quarterly convention faces some daring distractionsToday's prompt was inspired by a finch nest in my front door wreath which appears to have been infiltrated by a cowbird egg. 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 QuiltySusan 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.comFacebook: Freely WrittenThe Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books ShopSupport the show
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Welcome Back
Send us a textIn today's story, Welcome Back, Jennie just has one of those faces, the kind where people think they have seen her somewhere before. Today's prompt was inspired by a yoga student who returned to one of my classes after a long absence. While the story itself is not related, I was happy to welcome them back to my class. 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 QuiltySusan 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.comFacebook: Freely WrittenThe Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books ShopSupport the show
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Autopen
Send us a textIn today's story, Autopen, Mayor Mann's mundane day turns into a flight of fantasyToday's prompt was inspired by a news headline that's better left ignored and a curiosity about how an autopen works. Here's a video if you'd like to see a modern autopen in action: Autopen on YouTubeIf 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 QuiltySusan 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.comFacebook: Freely WrittenThe Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books ShopSupport the show
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Lucky Break
Send us a textIn today's story, Lucky Break, Kyra and Thomas make Sunday breakfastToday's prompt was inspired by a disappointing game of sudoku. As always, the story was free-written 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 QuiltySusan 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.comFacebook: Freely WrittenThe Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books ShopSupport the show
About Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt
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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