The modern short story podcast. Spotlighting indie writers by giving voice to their short stories. Stories are read with permission from the author. Credit is listed in the show notes. Hosted/produced by Katie Kanning, written/spoken word enthusiast. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and 11 other platforms.
Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Links: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/edward-latham/ Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/bix6xh/ The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #171 in response to: Write a story where someone decides to take the long way home. From Reedsy.com
Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Links: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/thom-brodkin/ Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/qr7s96/ The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #171 in response to: Start your story with someone looking at a breathtaking view and getting emotional. From Reedsy.com
Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Links: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/david-sweet/ https://www.facebook.com/david.sweet.79 Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/ps9ik5/ (This story was edited by the author since posting to Reedsy. The edited version is what was recorded for this episode, per the author's request). The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #168 in response to: Start your story with someone looking out a train window. From Reedsy.com
Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/aeris-walker/ Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/iv0ajx/ The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #157 in response to: Write about somebody looking for love on a reality TV show. From Reedsy.com
Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/scott-christenson/ Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/1toaoe/ The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #158 in response to: Write about a character with questionable morals. From Reedsy.com
"The Gospel of Tea" by Hannah P. Simmons Story: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/wk1lns/ Hannah's Website: https://writehsimmons.wixsite.com/website -------- Skip to 5:00 to start the story. -------- Intro is an Instagram DM from my buddy, Sagar. DM me on IG: @unpublishednotunknown Submit your story: unpublishednotunknown.com ------- Prompt Credit: Reedsy.com
Website: unpublishednotunknown.com Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/cindy-strube/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #130 in response to: Start your story with someone finding an object labeled with their name. From Reedsy.com
*Warning: Trauble Ahead* Website: unpublishednotunknown.com Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/hamzah-malik/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamzahmalik91/ Twitter: Twitter.com/HamzahWrites --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #128 in response to: Start your story with someone making a cup of tea — either for themself or for someone else. From Reedsy.com
Website: unpublishednotunknown.com Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/nana-ansah-55a1f2/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #128 in response to: Start your story with someone making a cup of tea — either for themself or for someone else. From Reedsy.com
Write about a character whose intuition is always right — until one day it isn't... Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/isabella-kamal/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #127 in response to: Write about a character whose intuition is always right — until one day it isn't. From Reedsy.com
Who knew I'd be quoting Shakespeare? Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/deidra-lovegren/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deidra.lovegren/ Website: https://sites.google.com/view/deidralovegren/home Also, check out her podcast! Read Lots Write Lots on Spotify & more. --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #67 in response to: Write a story where one character needs to betray the other, but isn't sure if they can. From Reedsy.com
Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/sharon-harris/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #124 in response to: Write a story about a character in search of something or someone.From Reedsy.com
Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/amanda-lieser/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #124 in response to: End your story with someone finding themselves. From Reedsy.com
Merry Christmas? Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- This story was submitted into Contest #122 in response to: A package arrives at your character's house, but they didn't order anything. Write about what happens next. Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/laura-jarosz/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
**Important announcements at the end of the episode** Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- This story was submitted into Contest #118 in response to: Write your story from the perspective of an outsider watching something or someone change. Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/raymond-warters/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
CW: eating disorders Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: unpublishednotunknown.com ---------- Author's Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/rebecca-loften/ Website: www.rebeccaloften.com --------- This story was submitted into Contest #120 in response to: Your character has always viewed the past with rose tinted glasses. Write about what happens when they're finally confronted with the truth. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
"I'm not sure which matters more—where the seed comes from, or where it takes root and grows." - Zetta Elliott Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/myia-melendy/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MyiaD?fan_landing=true --------- This story was submitted into Contest #118 in response to: Write about a character, animal or human, who is reborn as something totally different. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-jackson/ --------- This story was submitted into Contest #116 in response to: Write about a character breaking a rule, but for good reason. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
*Southern Accents Take 1* Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/bettina-karpathian/ ---------- This story was Submitted into Contest #114 in response to: Write about a clique that dominates your story's social scene." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Visit Megan's Website: www.eatbookswriting.com Author's Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/megan-lange/ ---------- This story was submitted into Contest #113 in response to: Write about two people whose dreams are somehow connected. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
You'll want to listen twice...are things ever what they appear? Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: Caryn Devincenti ---------- This story was submitted into Contest #112 in response to: End your story with a character standing in the rain. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
"Nock" (verb): to fit an arrow to the bowstring ready for shooting. Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: Alex Sultan ---------- This story was submitted into Contest #111 in response to: An intelligent young girl solves a big problem, but becomes frustrated that no one wants to believe her. Write about what she does next. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: K. Antonio ---------- This story was submitted into Contest #110 in response to: Start your story with the line “We have plenty of time,” and/or end it with the line “We were never going to make it.” The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
There will always be color... Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: Rachel Kenley Fry ---------- This story was submitted for Contest #108 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write a story about a character who's trying to fill an empty space, literally or metaphorically." Do follow Reedsy. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
The night shift just got darker... If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: Elizabeth Napier ---------- This story was submitted for Contest #109 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Set your story during the night shift." Do follow Reedsy. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.
It's not all bleak... Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/mary-sheehan/ ---------- This story was submitted for Contest #106 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Start or end your story with a character noticing the beauty in something they've seen hundreds of times." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts
The future is closer than you think... Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/a-dot-ram/ This story was submitted for Contest #95 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about someone finally making their own choices." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts
WARNING: Fuzzy Feelings Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/robin-owens-43698/ This story was submitted for Contest #106 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about a character who's known to be a cynic, but secretly romanticizes everything." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts
Yes, I pronounced "sicced" wrong... it's pronounced 'sikt'. Always learning. Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/h-l-mc-quaid/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/h_mcq This story was submitted for Contest #104 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about an introvert and an extrovert who are best friends." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts
Maybe you've met a woman like this... Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow the podcast, share the episode, and spread the word on indie authors---they are the future! More from the author: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/ann-nace/ This story was submitted for Contest #103 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write a story about someone who starts noticing the same object or phrase wherever they go." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts
I'd love to know if/when you write a sequel, Theresa :) Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow the podcast, share the episode, and spread the word on indie authors---they are the future! More from the author: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/theresa-anna/ This story was submitted for Contest #102 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about a mysterious figure in one's neighborhood." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts
Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow the podcast, share the episode, and spread the word on indie authors; they are the future! More from the author: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/mary-sheehan/ This story was submitted for Contest #101 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write a story in which the same line recurs three times." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts
Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow the podcast, share the episode, and spread the word on indie authors; they are the future! More from the author: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/rayhan-hidayat/ This story was submitted for Contest #100 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about a character preparing a meal for somebody else." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts
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