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  • The Dishwasher

    The Dishwasher
    May 14 2025

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    In today's story, The Dishwasher, a couple skirts a domestic dispute around a familiar topic


    Today's prompt was inspired by a recent conversation with some friends about the pros and cons, and ins and outs, of dishwashers.


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    More about Susan Quilty

    Susan 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.

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  • Cowbirds

    Cowbirds
    Apr 16 2025

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    In today's story, Cowbirds, a quarterly convention faces some daring distractions

    Today'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 Quilty

    Susan 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.com
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    10 m
  • Welcome Back

    Welcome Back
    Apr 2 2025

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    In 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 Quilty

    Susan 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.com
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    11 m
  • Autopen

    Autopen
    Mar 19 2025

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    In today's story, Autopen, Mayor Mann's mundane day turns into a flight of fantasy

    Today'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 YouTube


    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 Quilty

    Susan 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.com
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    The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
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    11 m
  • Lucky Break

    Lucky Break
    Mar 5 2025

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    In today's story, Lucky Break, Kyra and Thomas make Sunday breakfast

    Today'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 Quilty

    Susan 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.com
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    The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
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    11 m
  • Script

    Script
    Feb 19 2025

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    In today's story, Script, Alvin bravely faces a classroom bully

    Today's prompt was chosen at random. 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 Quilty

    Susan 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.com
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    The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
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    11 m
  • That Don't Look Right

    That Don't Look Right
    Feb 5 2025

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    In today's story, That Don't Look Right, Eloise anxiously awaits the unveiling of her newest creation

    Today's prompt came from my friend Gretchen Schutte, who is also a meditation and yoga teacher. You can learn more about her offerings at PeaceinthePause.com.


    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 Quilty

    Susan 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.com
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    The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
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    11 m
  • A Herd of Turtles

    A Herd of Turtles
    Jan 22 2025

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    In today's story, A Herd of Turtles, a group of turtles travel through the woods together

    Today's prompt came from an idiom: they're off like a herd of turtles. Or, they're moving like a herd of turtles. It refers to slow and steady progress that will eventually be successful.


    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 Quilty

    Susan 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.com
    Facebook: Freely Written
    The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
    Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books Shop


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    11 m
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