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🏆 Home of the #NotQuiteWritePrize for Flash Fiction | International 500-word writing comp. AU$4k in prizes + publication.
🏆 Home of the #NotQuiteWritePrize for Flash Fiction | International 500-word writing comp. AU$4k in prizes + publication.
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Not Quite Write
@notquitewrite.com
· Nov 7
We've been hinting for a while, but now the secret is out!
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
Life is hard :( So we're making it easier to find joy in 2026!
Join the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, write a 500-word story and you could win:
💰A share in AU$16,000 cash
📗Print publication
🏆A pointy trophy
Suitable for beginners. Open to writers worldwide.
Sign up now on our website!
Join the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, write a 500-word story and you could win:
💰A share in AU$16,000 cash
📗Print publication
🏆A pointy trophy
Suitable for beginners. Open to writers worldwide.
Sign up now on our website!
December 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Life is hard :( So we're making it easier to find joy in 2026!
Join the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, write a 500-word story and you could win:
💰A share in AU$16,000 cash
📗Print publication
🏆A pointy trophy
Suitable for beginners. Open to writers worldwide.
Sign up now on our website!
Join the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, write a 500-word story and you could win:
💰A share in AU$16,000 cash
📗Print publication
🏆A pointy trophy
Suitable for beginners. Open to writers worldwide.
Sign up now on our website!
‼️FLESH FICTION UPDATE‼️
Initial judging is complete!
Each story has now been read by a guest judge plus Ed or Amanda.
We will now review all stories rated M+ and higher to determine the category longlists, shortlists & winners.
Plenty of work remaining, but we are inching closer to that climax!
Initial judging is complete!
Each story has now been read by a guest judge plus Ed or Amanda.
We will now review all stories rated M+ and higher to determine the category longlists, shortlists & winners.
Plenty of work remaining, but we are inching closer to that climax!
December 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
‼️FLESH FICTION UPDATE‼️
Initial judging is complete!
Each story has now been read by a guest judge plus Ed or Amanda.
We will now review all stories rated M+ and higher to determine the category longlists, shortlists & winners.
Plenty of work remaining, but we are inching closer to that climax!
Initial judging is complete!
Each story has now been read by a guest judge plus Ed or Amanda.
We will now review all stories rated M+ and higher to determine the category longlists, shortlists & winners.
Plenty of work remaining, but we are inching closer to that climax!
Reposted by Not Quite Write
As of now, we have a single 5 star review on the Best of the Not Quite Write Prize anthology (that would be mine 🙊)
If you’re rotting on your phone right now, consider donating a few moments of your rot time to reviewing our book baby on Amazon or Goodreads!
If you’re rotting on your phone right now, consider donating a few moments of your rot time to reviewing our book baby on Amazon or Goodreads!
December 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
As of now, we have a single 5 star review on the Best of the Not Quite Write Prize anthology (that would be mine 🙊)
If you’re rotting on your phone right now, consider donating a few moments of your rot time to reviewing our book baby on Amazon or Goodreads!
If you’re rotting on your phone right now, consider donating a few moments of your rot time to reviewing our book baby on Amazon or Goodreads!
ICYMI, entrants to the January Not Quite Write Prize will be competing as teams for the first time.
Members of the winning team who do not earn a cash prize will go into the draw to win a 30-minute coaching session and limited edition Not Quite Write hoodie!
Check the podcast for details!
Members of the winning team who do not earn a cash prize will go into the draw to win a 30-minute coaching session and limited edition Not Quite Write hoodie!
Check the podcast for details!
December 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
ICYMI, entrants to the January Not Quite Write Prize will be competing as teams for the first time.
Members of the winning team who do not earn a cash prize will go into the draw to win a 30-minute coaching session and limited edition Not Quite Write hoodie!
Check the podcast for details!
Members of the winning team who do not earn a cash prize will go into the draw to win a 30-minute coaching session and limited edition Not Quite Write hoodie!
Check the podcast for details!
Today’s daredevil @jentlywrites.bsky.social has risked her ego *and* her nostrils for this on-air flash fiction critique! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
December 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Today’s daredevil @jentlywrites.bsky.social has risked her ego *and* her nostrils for this on-air flash fiction critique! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
NQW: Bringing out the blurst in Greg since 2023!
Truly honoured to have two of my stories published in the 2025 #NotQuiteQritePrize anthology. This year seemed to bring out the best (or worst, some might argue) in my writing, so can't wait to see what next year brings! Thanks as always @notquitewrite.com for the wonderful work you do.
December 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
NQW: Bringing out the blurst in Greg since 2023!
Vanessa, our friend and graphic designer, has drawn us a super cool new header image for the podcast page of our website.
Check it out and see if you can spot all the Easter eggs 👀
Check it out and see if you can spot all the Easter eggs 👀
December 16, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Vanessa, our friend and graphic designer, has drawn us a super cool new header image for the podcast page of our website.
Check it out and see if you can spot all the Easter eggs 👀
Check it out and see if you can spot all the Easter eggs 👀
It’s just 10 sleeps until Christmas here in Oz. Make sure you get the gift you really want by using this post to drop the most unsubtle hint imaginable 😎
December 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
It’s just 10 sleeps until Christmas here in Oz. Make sure you get the gift you really want by using this post to drop the most unsubtle hint imaginable 😎
Coasties! You can now find the NEW 2025 NQW Prize anthology at:
Love Local Central Coast (at The Quarters Forresters Beach)
Umina Beach Book Nook
Book Face Erina Fair
Please stop by to say hello to our book baby, and to give these local businesses some love! ❤️
Love Local Central Coast (at The Quarters Forresters Beach)
Umina Beach Book Nook
Book Face Erina Fair
Please stop by to say hello to our book baby, and to give these local businesses some love! ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Coasties! You can now find the NEW 2025 NQW Prize anthology at:
Love Local Central Coast (at The Quarters Forresters Beach)
Umina Beach Book Nook
Book Face Erina Fair
Please stop by to say hello to our book baby, and to give these local businesses some love! ❤️
Love Local Central Coast (at The Quarters Forresters Beach)
Umina Beach Book Nook
Book Face Erina Fair
Please stop by to say hello to our book baby, and to give these local businesses some love! ❤️
Reposted by Not Quite Write
There’s something alchemical about holding your words in physical form. That file on your screen becomes a thing with weight, texture, and a place on a shelf. It brings me great joy that my story “Fold. Burn. Inhale” has found its paper home in @notquitewrite.com 2025 Anthology. Thanks, Ed & Amanda.
December 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
There’s something alchemical about holding your words in physical form. That file on your screen becomes a thing with weight, texture, and a place on a shelf. It brings me great joy that my story “Fold. Burn. Inhale” has found its paper home in @notquitewrite.com 2025 Anthology. Thanks, Ed & Amanda.
@pennienichols.bsky.social, you’re up!
… which is exactly where we want you to be, because you know what they say about what goes up! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts now to listen to our critique of Pennie’s latest Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction entry!
… which is exactly where we want you to be, because you know what they say about what goes up! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts now to listen to our critique of Pennie’s latest Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction entry!
December 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
@pennienichols.bsky.social, you’re up!
… which is exactly where we want you to be, because you know what they say about what goes up! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts now to listen to our critique of Pennie’s latest Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction entry!
… which is exactly where we want you to be, because you know what they say about what goes up! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts now to listen to our critique of Pennie’s latest Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction entry!
The 2025 Anthology is here!
If you love what we do here at NQW, you can support us by liking and sharing this post and picking up a copy or two!
Shipping within the next few days to arrive in time for Christmas! 🎄
Features all 2025 shortlisted stories plus exclusive judge & author commentary 👀
If you love what we do here at NQW, you can support us by liking and sharing this post and picking up a copy or two!
Shipping within the next few days to arrive in time for Christmas! 🎄
Features all 2025 shortlisted stories plus exclusive judge & author commentary 👀
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The 2025 Anthology is here!
If you love what we do here at NQW, you can support us by liking and sharing this post and picking up a copy or two!
Shipping within the next few days to arrive in time for Christmas! 🎄
Features all 2025 shortlisted stories plus exclusive judge & author commentary 👀
If you love what we do here at NQW, you can support us by liking and sharing this post and picking up a copy or two!
Shipping within the next few days to arrive in time for Christmas! 🎄
Features all 2025 shortlisted stories plus exclusive judge & author commentary 👀
Are our Daredevils sweating yet? 😈
First ep incoming this Friday!
First ep incoming this Friday!
December 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Are our Daredevils sweating yet? 😈
First ep incoming this Friday!
First ep incoming this Friday!
HUGE congratulations are in order for our friend,
@deankoorey.bsky.social who has gone and WON the Autumn 2025 Writing Battle Heist genre!
And don't think we didn't see you there too @exeterstevens.bsky.social , @terrawrites.bsky.social and Riley!
We're absolutely thrilled for you 🥳
@deankoorey.bsky.social who has gone and WON the Autumn 2025 Writing Battle Heist genre!
And don't think we didn't see you there too @exeterstevens.bsky.social , @terrawrites.bsky.social and Riley!
We're absolutely thrilled for you 🥳
🎉Autumn 2025 Final Results!🎉
Of the 2195 registered writers, 1458 entered a short story to face off in Battle.
Four Winners, four Runner-Ups and eight Semi-Finalists emerged from the Autumn 2025 Short Story Battle.
....
Of the 2195 registered writers, 1458 entered a short story to face off in Battle.
Four Winners, four Runner-Ups and eight Semi-Finalists emerged from the Autumn 2025 Short Story Battle.
....
December 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM
HUGE congratulations are in order for our friend,
@deankoorey.bsky.social who has gone and WON the Autumn 2025 Writing Battle Heist genre!
And don't think we didn't see you there too @exeterstevens.bsky.social , @terrawrites.bsky.social and Riley!
We're absolutely thrilled for you 🥳
@deankoorey.bsky.social who has gone and WON the Autumn 2025 Writing Battle Heist genre!
And don't think we didn't see you there too @exeterstevens.bsky.social , @terrawrites.bsky.social and Riley!
We're absolutely thrilled for you 🥳
Multitudes contained:
✅Wild West Fan Fic
✅Grief Porn
... ❓
What's next for this talented author?
✅Wild West Fan Fic
✅Grief Porn
... ❓
What's next for this talented author?
I just made my second @notquitewrite.com shortlist!
I’m absolutely drinking in The Joy 🥳🎉
I can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year. Hopefully I unearth more of those multitudes I apparently contain! Thank you, 5x over @notquitewrite.com ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m absolutely drinking in The Joy 🥳🎉
I can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year. Hopefully I unearth more of those multitudes I apparently contain! Thank you, 5x over @notquitewrite.com ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Multitudes contained:
✅Wild West Fan Fic
✅Grief Porn
... ❓
What's next for this talented author?
✅Wild West Fan Fic
✅Grief Porn
... ❓
What's next for this talented author?
Ready for a ghost story that will make you want to crawl out of your own skin? 😱
So excited to have gotten sixth place in October's @notquitewrite.com contest with "The Ghosts You Bring With You!"
You can read the story on their site, but I'd recommend listening because the sound effects and @akscotland.bsky.social's reading are wonderful!
open.spotify.com/episode/3Mrk...
You can read the story on their site, but I'd recommend listening because the sound effects and @akscotland.bsky.social's reading are wonderful!
open.spotify.com/episode/3Mrk...
December 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Ready for a ghost story that will make you want to crawl out of your own skin? 😱
There's no error here! Michael's story was 100% gripping.
HOLY CAMOLY Thank you @notquitewrite.com for another thing to remember this tax season <3
December 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
There's no error here! Michael's story was 100% gripping.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER! 🏆🥳
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
December 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER! 🏆🥳
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
Shortlist drops this Friday by 12pm AEDT!
We have some amazing story readings for you all to enjoy - some of Ed’s best sound design work so far.
We can’t wait to share them with you and find out who is the recipient of the final Anti-Prompt trophy!
We have some amazing story readings for you all to enjoy - some of Ed’s best sound design work so far.
We can’t wait to share them with you and find out who is the recipient of the final Anti-Prompt trophy!
December 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Shortlist drops this Friday by 12pm AEDT!
We have some amazing story readings for you all to enjoy - some of Ed’s best sound design work so far.
We can’t wait to share them with you and find out who is the recipient of the final Anti-Prompt trophy!
We have some amazing story readings for you all to enjoy - some of Ed’s best sound design work so far.
We can’t wait to share them with you and find out who is the recipient of the final Anti-Prompt trophy!
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
On our way to roast some Daredevils!
We'll be recording our October Daredevil episodes over at the NQW Sauna later today.
The only question that remains is whether any of us will be able to stand the heat!
We'll be recording our October Daredevil episodes over at the NQW Sauna later today.
The only question that remains is whether any of us will be able to stand the heat!
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November 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
On our way to roast some Daredevils!
We'll be recording our October Daredevil episodes over at the NQW Sauna later today.
The only question that remains is whether any of us will be able to stand the heat!
We'll be recording our October Daredevil episodes over at the NQW Sauna later today.
The only question that remains is whether any of us will be able to stand the heat!
A little extra fun fact about our recently released longlist episode... TWO of the authors who made the list will also soon discover they have been nominated for @pushcartprize.bsky.social 😯
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A little extra fun fact about our recently released longlist episode... TWO of the authors who made the list will also soon discover they have been nominated for @pushcartprize.bsky.social 😯
The October Not Quite Write Prize longlist is here, complete with all the juicy stats, shoutouts and listener questions, plus a fun little post-credits surprise for the fans ❤️
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
November 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The October Not Quite Write Prize longlist is here, complete with all the juicy stats, shoutouts and listener questions, plus a fun little post-credits surprise for the fans ❤️
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
How good are your loved ones at taking hints?
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
How good are your loved ones at taking hints?
Longlist episode now scheduled to drop 27 November at 12pm Sydney time (AEDT)!
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Longlist episode now scheduled to drop 27 November at 12pm Sydney time (AEDT)!