In this special seasonal episode, writers from the Fall 2025 Write Things Community share original short pieces created during our weekly quick-writes.

There’s no analysis and no commentary — just voices, courage, and story.

These pieces are unpolished and unedited, shared exactly as they were written. Together, they mark the culmination of a season spent showing up, writing into uncertainty, and trusting what emerged on the page.

00:00 – Introduction

02:10 – Jill Richot – https://jillritchot87.substack.com

06:53 – Kristin Dawson

11:21 – Brenda Hunter

17:55 – Emlee Mitchell – https://emleemitchellauthor.com

22:24 – Marcie Harrison

29:12 – Julia Rempel

33:39 – Michelle Ramseth – https://instagram.com/michelleramseth/

39:26 – Catherine Smallwood

43:53 – Alice Taylor

48:09 – Denis Fortier – https://ddoc17.substack.com

54:41 – Shawna Tawsky – https://www.smtavsky.com/

01:00:09 – Christine Churchill

01:04:10 – Aileen house

01:10:02 – Outro

If listening to these pieces sparks something in you — curiosity, courage, or the quiet feeling of maybe I could do this too — you’re exactly who the Write Things Community is for.

Learn more and join an upcoming season here:
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This episode features four original short pieces — each sparked by the same simple prompt: An Apology.

Some emerged from fresh 4-minute quick-writes; others are polished pieces that happened to align beautifully with this theme. Together, they offer a deeply human blend of honesty, humour, vulnerability, and transformation.

00:00 – Introduction: How one prompt led to four very different stories
00:38 – “An Apology in Action” by Dr. Christine Churchill
05:10 – “I Am Water” by Marcy Harrison
10:46 – “Fill Her Up” by Catherine Smallwood
15:57 – “Plastic Pelvis” by Karis Penner
19:21 – Reflections on trusting your creative impulses

🎓 Start Here: I’ll Make You a Writer
If you’ve ever wondered how to finally become the writer you want to be, this is where to start.
This free webinar is the culmination of everything I’ve taught across four different workshops — my full philosophy and roadmap for writing sustainably, quieting the inner critic, and creating with confidence and consistency. You can download it for free here:
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📖 Explore the Quick Writes Behind This Episode
Curious what 4-minute, raw, unscripted, explorative writing looks like?
You can read the community quick writes inspired by the same prompt in the November 20, 2025 edition of the Write Things Newsletter.
It’s a powerful way to discover how new scenes and stories begin.
👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog/november-20-2025

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Episode 3 – Stories from the WTC

In this episode, fifteen writers from the Write Things Community share original short pieces born from our weekly quick-writes.
No analysis this time — just voices, courage, and story.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction – Trevor Martens
01:39 – Jill Ritchot – https://jillritchot87.substack.com
06:01 – Karla Weir
11:18 – Michelle Ramseth – https://instagram.com/michelleramseth/
16:48 – Denis Fortier – https://ddoc17.substack.com
21:33 – Kristin Dawson
25:28 – Alicia Taylor
29:07 – Karis Penner
32:51 – Katrina Zmavc
37:14 – Christine Churchill
41:00 – Josie Marques
45:36 – Emlee Mitchell – https://emleemitchellauthor.com
50:01 – Brenda Hunter
54:31 – Catherine Smallwood
60:02 – Marcie Harrison
64:25 – Shawna Tavsky – https://smtavsky.com
68:53 – Outro

🎓 Start Here: I’ll Make You a Writer
If you’ve ever wondered how to finally become the writer you want to be, this is where to start.
This free webinar is the culmination of everything I’ve taught across four different workshops — it’s my full philosophy and roadmap for writing sustainably, quieting the inner critic, and creating with confidence and consistency.
👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/make-you-a-writer

✍️ Keep Going: The Write Things Newsletter
Each week I share new quick-write prompts, mindset shifts, and technique tips to help you keep showing up and growing as a writer.
👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog

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Episode 2 – Prompt: Waking Up

This episode features three original short pieces — all sparked by the same prompt: Waking Up.

Each writer began with a 4-minute quick-write, then had three days to shape it into a 600-word story. What emerged are powerful, deeply human stories of courage, resilience, and awakening.

Featuring:

• Marcie Harrison — retired journalist and memoirist

• Alicia Taylor — poet and storyteller from Winnipeg

• Josie Marques — newly retired writer exploring personal storytelling

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: How quick writes grow into stories
02:00 – “Waking Up” by Marcie Harrison
08:15 – “Awaken Spirit, Awaken” by Alicia Taylor
14:20 – “Waking Up” by Josie Marques
21:00 – Reflections on sharing personal stories

✍️ Writing feels different when you’re supported.

You can read the quick writes that inspired these stories in the Write Things Newsletter – Sept 11, 2025 edition:
👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog/september-11-2025

Want more? You’ll also get access to all past issues of the newsletter — each packed with fresh prompts and tools to keep you writing:
👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog

Welcome to the very first episode of the Write Things Podcast, where stories begin with a spark — and writers grow through the telling.

Today’s episode features three powerful pieces born from a simple prompt: Upside Down. What starts as a 4-minute quick-write unfolds into surprising, human, and deeply resonant stories.

Whether you're here to hear what's possible from a short prompt or you're seeking inspiration for your own writing practice, you're in the right place. This podcast blends honest storytelling with real talk on mindset, creativity, and what it means to keep showing up for your words.

Featuring:
– Dr. Christine Churchill
– Michelle Ramseth – @michelleramseth | michelleramseth.com
– Denis Fortier– ddoc17.substack.com

The podcast gives you stories. The newsletter gives you the tools—free prompts, writing tips, and behind-the-scenes on every piece: 👉 www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog