Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt

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.

Publisher

Susan Quilty

Category

fiction · fiction · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Mar 2021

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

176 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Duct Tape

   Send us Fan Mail In today's story, Duct Tape, Rick fixes his grandmother's house. Today's prompt was inspired by... something...? I don't remember. If you have a suggestion for a writing prompt, please let us know! More about Susan Quilty Susan 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 pe...

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Pocket Park

   Send us Fan Mail In today's story, Pocket Park, Nina discovers a retreat amidst the city Today's prompt was inspired by a "wooded wander" with my friend Gretchen Schuttte from PeaceinthePause.com. If you have a suggestion for a writing prompt, please let us know! More about Susan Quilty Susan 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 brea...

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Talk to Me

   Send us Fan Mail In today's story, Talk to Me, Lucy and June grow up with the gift of gab Today's prompt was inspired by all the talking I did at a recent book event. If you have a suggestion for a writing prompt, please let us know! More about Susan Quilty Susan 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 ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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