

Gingerbread
10/12/2025 | 11 min
Send us a textIn today's story, Gingerbread, Penny comes home in time for the family's annual gingerbread contestToday's prompt was inspired by Sweet Gingerbread Man, a song by Sammy Davis Jr. that always makes me smile. 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

Cranberry Sauce
26/11/2025 | 12 min
Send us a textIn today's story, Cranberry Sauce, Jason learns to make his mom's spicy orange cognac cranberry sauce Today's prompt was inspired by my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner: cranberry sauce! For those who celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving! 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

Take a Hike
12/11/2025 | 13 min
Send us a textIn today's story, Take a Hike, Emily's friends lend support during her first mountain hike Today's prompt was inspired by my own recent hike and by stories of my child's recent hike, both with lovely mountain views. 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

Window Washer
29/10/2025 | 9 min
Send us a textIn today's story, Window Washer, Daisy's new office has a window that could be a benefit or a distractionToday's prompt was inspired by an afternoon of cleaning my windows (less fun than 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

Cabin in the Woods
15/10/2025 | 9 min
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



Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt