Episode 2 – Prompt: Waking Up

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