Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt
Susan QuiltyShort 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy FictionFictionDrama | |||
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In today's story, Petrichor, Ed introduces his new dog to his old friend
Today's prompt was inspired by the ongoing rain in Northern Virginia. If you have a suggestion for a writing prompt, please let us know!
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In today's story, Paperweight, Jane tries to pick up a piece of paper
Today's prompt was inspired by a paperweight we made during a recent trip to Newport, RI. If you have a suggestion for a writing prompt, please let us know!
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In today's story, Road Trip, Captain Mae Pauly agrees to a new journey
Today's prompt was inspired by the warm weather and an urge to hit the open road. If you have a suggestion for a writing prompt, please let us know!
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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 he... more
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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, pleas... more
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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.
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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 befor... more
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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... more
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- Take a brain break for adventure
Providing a delightful break in the day, Susan’s Freely Written short stories set a scene, spark intrigue, and stimulate emotion in under 12 minutes.
Take a listen to go on a short adventure from wherever you are.
Apple Podcasts5GretchenSchutte
United Statesa year ago - Love this Podcast!
I love these short stories from Susan Quilty. It's fun to see how she comes up with stories from "a simple prompt." Writers will enjoy this podcast. Like myself, some may be inspired to try writing from Susan's prompt themselves.
Apple Podcasts5KimtishaUnited States4 years ago - Take a break for a delight adventure
Providing a delightful break in the day, Susan’s Freely Written short stories set a scene, spark intrigue, and stimulate emotion in under 10 minutes.
Take a listen to go on a short adventure from wherever you are.
Apple Podcasts5GretchenSchutteUnited States5 years ago
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A biweekly storytelling series driven by concise writing prompts. Narrated by a single host, each episode free-writes a complete short story that can range from whimsical to poignant, often weaving quiet humor with human insight. A consistent throughline is the creative process itself—how prompts spark imagination, world-building, and character moments—along with occasional meta-notes about writing craft. Notably, the format sometimes shifts to story commentary around certain episodes, offering insight into prompt interpretation and narrative choices, which can be especially helpful for listeners who enjoy writing practice or want ideas for teaching and tutoring writing.
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