Amanda
@akscotland.bsky.social
Co-host of the @NQWpodcast and judge of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction.
Writes in the tiny spaces in between.
Writes in the tiny spaces in between.
It’s far from an epiphany but these days I’m really noticing how it’s the writing of a movie that determines whether it will last the rest of time.
You can have all the budget and talent in the world, but without good writing, forget it!
You can have all the budget and talent in the world, but without good writing, forget it!
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
It’s far from an epiphany but these days I’m really noticing how it’s the writing of a movie that determines whether it will last the rest of time.
You can have all the budget and talent in the world, but without good writing, forget it!
You can have all the budget and talent in the world, but without good writing, forget it!
Speech went well!
“Sadly”, my daughter is surrounded by absolutely epic little girls and her fate still hangs in the balance…
“Sadly”, my daughter is surrounded by absolutely epic little girls and her fate still hangs in the balance…
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Speech went well!
“Sadly”, my daughter is surrounded by absolutely epic little girls and her fate still hangs in the balance…
“Sadly”, my daughter is surrounded by absolutely epic little girls and her fate still hangs in the balance…
My baby is giving a big speech tomorrow in the hopes of being selected for school captain.
She is SUCH a better person than me and totally deserves the honour.
Please send the good vibes!
She is SUCH a better person than me and totally deserves the honour.
Please send the good vibes!
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
My baby is giving a big speech tomorrow in the hopes of being selected for school captain.
She is SUCH a better person than me and totally deserves the honour.
Please send the good vibes!
She is SUCH a better person than me and totally deserves the honour.
Please send the good vibes!
What are ya, chicken?
If you missed out on a January Not Quite Write Prize Daredevil spot, we have great news: a DNF-related Daredevil has just opened up for the current (October) round!
Email contact@notquitewrite.com if you want the spot (AUD$175 or ~US$115)
Be quick. It's first in, first served!
Email contact@notquitewrite.com if you want the spot (AUD$175 or ~US$115)
Be quick. It's first in, first served!
November 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
What are ya, chicken?
At NQW HQ recording the longlist announcement.
It’s currently 31°C outside… it’s giving kerchief.
It’s currently 31°C outside… it’s giving kerchief.
a man is laying on a couch with an ice pack on his forehead while watching mid century modern
ALT: a man is laying on a couch with an ice pack on his forehead while watching mid century modern
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November 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
At NQW HQ recording the longlist announcement.
It’s currently 31°C outside… it’s giving kerchief.
It’s currently 31°C outside… it’s giving kerchief.
We’re recording tonight, so vote now!
It’s Not Quite Write Prize Poll Time! Naturally, footwear was the most commonly used form of “boot” this round. Which of the following do you think came second?
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Booth
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Reboot
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Car boot (trunk)
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Booty call
📊 Show results
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Booth
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Reboot
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Car boot (trunk)
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Booty call
📊 Show results
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
We’re recording tonight, so vote now!
I’m so pumped to announce the winner! Better start dusting those trophy shelves, maybe even writing an author bio for the anthology just in case!
✨MANIFEST✨
✨MANIFEST✨
WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆
We've whittled the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction long-longlist to a longlist and the longlist to a shortlist, and we now know who our trophy-winning author is! (Plus the 5 other shortlisted authors who will feature in our 2025 Anthology!)
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We've whittled the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction long-longlist to a longlist and the longlist to a shortlist, and we now know who our trophy-winning author is! (Plus the 5 other shortlisted authors who will feature in our 2025 Anthology!)
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November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I’m so pumped to announce the winner! Better start dusting those trophy shelves, maybe even writing an author bio for the anthology just in case!
✨MANIFEST✨
✨MANIFEST✨
I have now officially read my half our FLESH fiction comp entries (plus a few extras).
Some stats below...
Make of them what you will!
Some stats below...
Make of them what you will!
November 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I have now officially read my half our FLESH fiction comp entries (plus a few extras).
Some stats below...
Make of them what you will!
Some stats below...
Make of them what you will!
"This person should write a whole novel - they'd make a killing."
FF#480158
FF#480158
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"This person should write a whole novel - they'd make a killing."
FF#480158
FF#480158
Well, look who finally showed up...
Someone sneakily snuck a FLESH fiction entry into the #NotQuiteWritePrize (and I'm totally fine with it)
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Well, look who finally showed up...
Catching up on some FLESH Fiction reading while I wait for the boys to finish their NQWP judging...
Comments for this 'erotic comedy' piece? "I love pretty much everything about this." FF#429936
It might be yours if your MC REALLY needs to find a girlfriend, but girls REALLY need to steer clear 😬
Comments for this 'erotic comedy' piece? "I love pretty much everything about this." FF#429936
It might be yours if your MC REALLY needs to find a girlfriend, but girls REALLY need to steer clear 😬
November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Catching up on some FLESH Fiction reading while I wait for the boys to finish their NQWP judging...
Comments for this 'erotic comedy' piece? "I love pretty much everything about this." FF#429936
It might be yours if your MC REALLY needs to find a girlfriend, but girls REALLY need to steer clear 😬
Comments for this 'erotic comedy' piece? "I love pretty much everything about this." FF#429936
It might be yours if your MC REALLY needs to find a girlfriend, but girls REALLY need to steer clear 😬
To the author of NQWP#954912, just wanted to say thanks for the Easter Eggs. Hope you didn't have to do anything too wild to procure them...
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
To the author of NQWP#954912, just wanted to say thanks for the Easter Eggs. Hope you didn't have to do anything too wild to procure them...
Team Amanda represent! 😆
Let's make @quitewriteed.bsky.social regret ever knowing me (or is it too late for that??)
Let's make @quitewriteed.bsky.social regret ever knowing me (or is it too late for that??)
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 👇
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Team Amanda represent! 😆
Let's make @quitewriteed.bsky.social regret ever knowing me (or is it too late for that??)
Let's make @quitewriteed.bsky.social regret ever knowing me (or is it too late for that??)
Can confirm Nora’s draft artwork for January is 🔥
Meet our 2026 NQW Artist-in-Residence, Nora Tuck!
Many thanks to Camsyn Clair for tackling our 2025 briefs with flair. We look forward to confounding Nora with equally bizarre briefs in 2026!
More information about what's in store is coming right up...
For now, please join us in welcoming Nora!
Many thanks to Camsyn Clair for tackling our 2025 briefs with flair. We look forward to confounding Nora with equally bizarre briefs in 2026!
More information about what's in store is coming right up...
For now, please join us in welcoming Nora!
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Can confirm Nora’s draft artwork for January is 🔥
I have read 172 stories (half), thus completing my first stage of judging for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction.
Some stats for the lovers...
Favourite: 3
Yes: 9
Maybe+: 33
Maybe: 44
Maybe-: 48
No/DQ: 35
Do with that information what you will!
Some stats for the lovers...
Favourite: 3
Yes: 9
Maybe+: 33
Maybe: 44
Maybe-: 48
No/DQ: 35
Do with that information what you will!
November 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I have read 172 stories (half), thus completing my first stage of judging for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction.
Some stats for the lovers...
Favourite: 3
Yes: 9
Maybe+: 33
Maybe: 44
Maybe-: 48
No/DQ: 35
Do with that information what you will!
Some stats for the lovers...
Favourite: 3
Yes: 9
Maybe+: 33
Maybe: 44
Maybe-: 48
No/DQ: 35
Do with that information what you will!
Oof ANOTHER Yes (I told you Batch 8 was magic!) But again... I'm struggling to identify the anti-prompt approach 😱
Here's hoping @quitewriteed.bsky.social or @deankoorey.bsky.social can make a compelling case for these stories, because I would love to showcase them!
NQWP#453867
Here's hoping @quitewriteed.bsky.social or @deankoorey.bsky.social can make a compelling case for these stories, because I would love to showcase them!
NQWP#453867
November 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Oof ANOTHER Yes (I told you Batch 8 was magic!) But again... I'm struggling to identify the anti-prompt approach 😱
Here's hoping @quitewriteed.bsky.social or @deankoorey.bsky.social can make a compelling case for these stories, because I would love to showcase them!
NQWP#453867
Here's hoping @quitewriteed.bsky.social or @deankoorey.bsky.social can make a compelling case for these stories, because I would love to showcase them!
NQWP#453867
ANOTHER NQW Prize Favourite?? It was a slow old start, guys, but it seems like we're on a roll!
I would call this story a guaranteed shortlister, but there's just one problem... I'm struggling to make a case as to how the author addressed the anti-prompt 😱
NQWP#450424
I would call this story a guaranteed shortlister, but there's just one problem... I'm struggling to make a case as to how the author addressed the anti-prompt 😱
NQWP#450424
November 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
ANOTHER NQW Prize Favourite?? It was a slow old start, guys, but it seems like we're on a roll!
I would call this story a guaranteed shortlister, but there's just one problem... I'm struggling to make a case as to how the author addressed the anti-prompt 😱
NQWP#450424
I would call this story a guaranteed shortlister, but there's just one problem... I'm struggling to make a case as to how the author addressed the anti-prompt 😱
NQWP#450424
Ooh that was a very easy “Yes” for the Not Quite Write Prize Longlist, and a contender for Shortlist, if I have my way…
A unique “literal” take on the anti-prompt, plenty of poignant subtext, and an ending that managed to satisfy, despite not answering all our lingering questions.
😘👌🏻
NQWP#449430
A unique “literal” take on the anti-prompt, plenty of poignant subtext, and an ending that managed to satisfy, despite not answering all our lingering questions.
😘👌🏻
NQWP#449430
November 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ooh that was a very easy “Yes” for the Not Quite Write Prize Longlist, and a contender for Shortlist, if I have my way…
A unique “literal” take on the anti-prompt, plenty of poignant subtext, and an ending that managed to satisfy, despite not answering all our lingering questions.
😘👌🏻
NQWP#449430
A unique “literal” take on the anti-prompt, plenty of poignant subtext, and an ending that managed to satisfy, despite not answering all our lingering questions.
😘👌🏻
NQWP#449430
Immediately followed by a Yes!
I've long felt that "Batch 8" contained a certain magic, and that's proven true again this round!
This one could be yours if you opted for an idiomatic usage of the word prompt...
NQWP#472436
I've long felt that "Batch 8" contained a certain magic, and that's proven true again this round!
This one could be yours if you opted for an idiomatic usage of the word prompt...
NQWP#472436
November 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Immediately followed by a Yes!
I've long felt that "Batch 8" contained a certain magic, and that's proven true again this round!
This one could be yours if you opted for an idiomatic usage of the word prompt...
NQWP#472436
I've long felt that "Batch 8" contained a certain magic, and that's proven true again this round!
This one could be yours if you opted for an idiomatic usage of the word prompt...
NQWP#472436
Another Favourite??
Looks like the competition is heating up in the Not Quite Write Prize!
It could be your story if you went with "booth" for the word prompt 👀
NQWP#47653
Looks like the competition is heating up in the Not Quite Write Prize!
It could be your story if you went with "booth" for the word prompt 👀
NQWP#47653
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Another Favourite??
Looks like the competition is heating up in the Not Quite Write Prize!
It could be your story if you went with "booth" for the word prompt 👀
NQWP#47653
Looks like the competition is heating up in the Not Quite Write Prize!
It could be your story if you went with "booth" for the word prompt 👀
NQWP#47653
Don't think I don't see EXACTLY what you're doing NQWP#408011...
November 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Don't think I don't see EXACTLY what you're doing NQWP#408011...
Sneaking in a bit of judging before we record and... I can't recall if this is a first or not, but it's certainly rare...
NQWP#391248 not only gave me goosebumps... it made me cry 😢
My first Favourite for the round!
NQWP#391248 not only gave me goosebumps... it made me cry 😢
My first Favourite for the round!
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Sneaking in a bit of judging before we record and... I can't recall if this is a first or not, but it's certainly rare...
NQWP#391248 not only gave me goosebumps... it made me cry 😢
My first Favourite for the round!
NQWP#391248 not only gave me goosebumps... it made me cry 😢
My first Favourite for the round!
Heading to NQWHQ this morning to record a very special announcement about next year's Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction format...
Any questions?
Any questions?
October 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Heading to NQWHQ this morning to record a very special announcement about next year's Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction format...
Any questions?
Any questions?
Adding to that list, we have NQWP#493851. Such a fun and unique POV that I'd love to delve into further...
(Also appropriately spooky for a lightning-filled Halloween night here on the Central Coast!)
(Also appropriately spooky for a lightning-filled Halloween night here on the Central Coast!)
Current frontrunner for "story idea I want to steal" is NQWP#348624, with a disturbing look at humanity's relationship with technology...
October 31, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Adding to that list, we have NQWP#493851. Such a fun and unique POV that I'd love to delve into further...
(Also appropriately spooky for a lightning-filled Halloween night here on the Central Coast!)
(Also appropriately spooky for a lightning-filled Halloween night here on the Central Coast!)
Another Yes! A story that was simple and sweet, with a confident "naming emotions" approach to the anti-prompt that delivered emotional resonance.
NQWP#508574
NQWP#508574
October 31, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Another Yes! A story that was simple and sweet, with a confident "naming emotions" approach to the anti-prompt that delivered emotional resonance.
NQWP#508574
NQWP#508574