Send us a textIn today's story, Cut and Paste, friends spend their day off together Today's prompt is in honor of the very useful cut-and-paste function, something I use quite often. Though the story wanders into weirder territory. If you have a prompt suggestion, please let me know!More about Susan QuiltySusan 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.comThe Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books ShopSupport the show
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Bite the Dust
Send us a textIn today's story, Bite the Dust, fairy life is shaped by prophecyToday's prompt is an idiom that means to die or come to an end. It takes on a very different meaning in this story of life in the fairy world. 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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Spotted Lanternfly
Send us a textIn today's story, Spotted Lanternfly, the night foragers are in search of a light sourceToday's prompt was inspired by the invasive species that are gaining ground in Virginia and many US states. They're quite pretty insects, if only they weren't damaging crops and trees. 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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Under the Weather
Send us a textIn today's story, Under the Weather, the neighbors are watchingToday's prompt was chosen at random from a list of idioms. Note: the occasional background sounds are thunder from the rainstorm that was raging during recording. It was much louder in person!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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Go Go Boots
Send us a textIn today's story, Go Go Boots, Daria is up for a promotionToday's prompt was inspired by '60s fashion and the Summer of Self-Love theme at the yoga studio where I teach, Sthira Sukham Yoga. 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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