Send us a textIn today's story, Cabin in the Woods, three friends enjoy a leisurely break at a very special cabinToday's prompt was inspired by a recent long weekend with my close friends, Wendy and Jen. 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 ShopInstagram: Susan.QuiltyFacebook: SusanQuilty.WriterSupport the show
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Dream Catcher
Send us a textIn today's story, Dream Catcher, Harold shows Molly how to catch and combine wisps of dreamsToday's prompt immediately made me think of an entity that could give dreams to people, though it took a different turn when I started writing. 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 ShopInstagram: Susan.QuiltyFacebook: SusanQuilty.WriterSupport the show
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Two-Day Shipping
Send us a textIn today's story, Two-Day Shipping, Mary is frustrated with the botched plans of her billionaire boss Today's prompt came up while I was online shopping before writing. It didn't spark an immediate idea, but I managed to write my way into something that kind of works...? 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 ShopInstagram: Susan.QuiltyFacebook: SusanQuilty.WriterSupport the show
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Cut and Paste
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
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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