Freely Written Vol. 1

Ready for a story break? Since 2021, the Freely Written podcast has offered 10-minute stories in a variety of styles. Now, 20 of those stories have been collected in this handy book. Toss it in your bag for reading on-the-go or gift it to a story-loving friend!

Haven’t listened to Freely Written yet? Here’s how the podcast works: stories are written from simple prompts, with no planning and very little editing, and then shared in its own episode. Stories can be in any genre. You never know where a free-written story will go!

Available in paperback and ebook editions, 154 pages.

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Genre

Written without a plan, these quick stories cover a range of genres and experimental styles. They are family-friendly, geared toward both young adult and adult readers.

As Freely Written continues to grow, you can contact me to suggest writing prompts for future episodes.

Stories Included

There are 20 stories included in Freely Written Vol. 1. All of these stories have aired on the podcast, and their episode numbers and air dates are included in case you want to listen to them, too. There’s also an introduction about the podcast and a few brief thoughts after each story.

Stories included: Grocery Store Sushi, Membership, A Drop in the Ocean, Take a Seat, A Stitch in Time, The Cat’s Pajamas, The Passage of Time, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Muffin of the Month, Squirrelly, Parking Lot Friends, The Goose in the House, Writer’s Block, Duck a l’Orange, Unicorns and Rainbows, Fireside Wine Chat, Rain or Shine, Pumpkin Spice, Storage War, and A New Leaf.