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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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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 👇
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 11:52 PM
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!
We have a full set!
Welcome to the January 2026 Daredevil Crew, Marianna Saran!
We can’t wait to make you rue the day 😈
Welcome to the January 2026 Daredevil Crew, Marianna Saran!
We can’t wait to make you rue the day 😈
November 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We have a full set!
Welcome to the January 2026 Daredevil Crew, Marianna Saran!
We can’t wait to make you rue the day 😈
Welcome to the January 2026 Daredevil Crew, Marianna Saran!
We can’t wait to make you rue the day 😈
It was only ever a matter of time before THE writing podcast devotee decided to take our relationship to the next level...
Welcome to hell, Ryan Fleming! 😈
Only ONE Daredevil spot remains! Who will be joining Ryan on his quest for ego death?
Welcome to hell, Ryan Fleming! 😈
Only ONE Daredevil spot remains! Who will be joining Ryan on his quest for ego death?
November 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It was only ever a matter of time before THE writing podcast devotee decided to take our relationship to the next level...
Welcome to hell, Ryan Fleming! 😈
Only ONE Daredevil spot remains! Who will be joining Ryan on his quest for ego death?
Welcome to hell, Ryan Fleming! 😈
Only ONE Daredevil spot remains! Who will be joining Ryan on his quest for ego death?
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 8:06 PM
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
Thanks for sending through your questions for the Not Quite Write Prize longlist episode!
Still room for a couple more if you fancy adding your voice to the conversation.
You’ll find the ‘Send voicemail’ feature on our site 😁
Still room for a couple more if you fancy adding your voice to the conversation.
You’ll find the ‘Send voicemail’ feature on our site 😁
November 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Thanks for sending through your questions for the Not Quite Write Prize longlist episode!
Still room for a couple more if you fancy adding your voice to the conversation.
You’ll find the ‘Send voicemail’ feature on our site 😁
Still room for a couple more if you fancy adding your voice to the conversation.
You’ll find the ‘Send voicemail’ feature on our site 😁
Fun fact: Once again, the Not Quite Write Prize Longlist is EXACTLY HALF former listers and HALF list newbies!
November 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Fun fact: Once again, the Not Quite Write Prize Longlist is EXACTLY HALF former listers and HALF list newbies!
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 5:46 AM
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!)
1/2
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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... with pleasure! 😈
Not satisfied with his April evisceration ('Leaking Compartments'), @kurosh-daily-draw.bsky.social is back for more, joining us as Daredevil #3 for the January round!
That leaves just 2 places in the Thunderdome.
Clock's tickin', chicken... ⏰
Not satisfied with his April evisceration ('Leaking Compartments'), @kurosh-daily-draw.bsky.social is back for more, joining us as Daredevil #3 for the January round!
That leaves just 2 places in the Thunderdome.
Clock's tickin', chicken... ⏰
Fuck it, we ball!
@notquitewrite.com daredevil, tear me apart!
@notquitewrite.com daredevil, tear me apart!
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
... with pleasure! 😈
Not satisfied with his April evisceration ('Leaking Compartments'), @kurosh-daily-draw.bsky.social is back for more, joining us as Daredevil #3 for the January round!
That leaves just 2 places in the Thunderdome.
Clock's tickin', chicken... ⏰
Not satisfied with his April evisceration ('Leaking Compartments'), @kurosh-daily-draw.bsky.social is back for more, joining us as Daredevil #3 for the January round!
That leaves just 2 places in the Thunderdome.
Clock's tickin', chicken... ⏰
Our 2nd Daredevil for January is Elanor Menzel! 😈
Elanor has signed up to have her story critiqued (and her ego obliterated) on the Not Quite Write podcast 😱
Here’s hoping her writing skills are better than her life decision-making skills…
3 spots left… WHO’S NEXT?
Elanor has signed up to have her story critiqued (and her ego obliterated) on the Not Quite Write podcast 😱
Here’s hoping her writing skills are better than her life decision-making skills…
3 spots left… WHO’S NEXT?
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Our 2nd Daredevil for January is Elanor Menzel! 😈
Elanor has signed up to have her story critiqued (and her ego obliterated) on the Not Quite Write podcast 😱
Here’s hoping her writing skills are better than her life decision-making skills…
3 spots left… WHO’S NEXT?
Elanor has signed up to have her story critiqued (and her ego obliterated) on the Not Quite Write podcast 😱
Here’s hoping her writing skills are better than her life decision-making skills…
3 spots left… WHO’S NEXT?
Initial NQW Prize judging is complete!
Now to determine the longlist, shortlist and WINNER.
The number of stories in consideration for the longlist (the long-longlist, if you will) is 110.
It's clear SO many of you brought your A-game this round. It's gonna be a tough one!
Now to determine the longlist, shortlist and WINNER.
The number of stories in consideration for the longlist (the long-longlist, if you will) is 110.
It's clear SO many of you brought your A-game this round. It's gonna be a tough one!
Final tally of @notquitewrite.com judging from this Grinch:
YES: 9,
MAYBE+: 50,
MAYBE: 162
MAYBE-: 101,
NO/DQ: 22
YES: 9,
MAYBE+: 50,
MAYBE: 162
MAYBE-: 101,
NO/DQ: 22
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November 10, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Initial NQW Prize judging is complete!
Now to determine the longlist, shortlist and WINNER.
The number of stories in consideration for the longlist (the long-longlist, if you will) is 110.
It's clear SO many of you brought your A-game this round. It's gonna be a tough one!
Now to determine the longlist, shortlist and WINNER.
The number of stories in consideration for the longlist (the long-longlist, if you will) is 110.
It's clear SO many of you brought your A-game this round. It's gonna be a tough one!
We are THRILLED to see how many of you have embraced our new format and locking in with Annual Passes! It's going to be a fun year 🥳
We'd love it if you'd consider spreading the word about our humble little comp to help us grow, offer bigger prizes, and one day take this gig full time ❤️
We'd love it if you'd consider spreading the word about our humble little comp to help us grow, offer bigger prizes, and one day take this gig full time ❤️
November 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
We are THRILLED to see how many of you have embraced our new format and locking in with Annual Passes! It's going to be a fun year 🥳
We'd love it if you'd consider spreading the word about our humble little comp to help us grow, offer bigger prizes, and one day take this gig full time ❤️
We'd love it if you'd consider spreading the word about our humble little comp to help us grow, offer bigger prizes, and one day take this gig full time ❤️
Here he is @kennypenn.com
Jumping into the Daredevil Experience on his maiden Not Quite Write Prize voyage! 😱
Jumping into the Daredevil Experience on his maiden Not Quite Write Prize voyage! 😱
We have our first Daredevil for the January Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction!
Can we get a huge round of applause - and a welfare check - for NEWBIE, Kenneth P! 😈
Can we get a huge round of applause - and a welfare check - for NEWBIE, Kenneth P! 😈
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Here he is @kennypenn.com
Jumping into the Daredevil Experience on his maiden Not Quite Write Prize voyage! 😱
Jumping into the Daredevil Experience on his maiden Not Quite Write Prize voyage! 😱
We have our first Daredevil for the January Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction!
Can we get a huge round of applause - and a welfare check - for NEWBIE, Kenneth P! 😈
Can we get a huge round of applause - and a welfare check - for NEWBIE, Kenneth P! 😈
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 AM
We have our first Daredevil for the January Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction!
Can we get a huge round of applause - and a welfare check - for NEWBIE, Kenneth P! 😈
Can we get a huge round of applause - and a welfare check - for NEWBIE, Kenneth P! 😈
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 12:12 AM
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 👇
We can't wait to share our new Prize format later today!
Keep your eyes on those podcast feeds 👀
Keep your eyes on those podcast feeds 👀
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We can't wait to share our new Prize format later today!
Keep your eyes on those podcast feeds 👀
Keep your eyes on those podcast feeds 👀
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 12:11 AM
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!
Congratulations to @deankoorey.bsky.social who has once again proven his short fiction chops, placing first in his group for the 1st round of the @nycmidnight.bsky.social rhyming challenge!
We’re honoured to have Dean on the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction judging panel!
We’re honoured to have Dean on the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction judging panel!
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Congratulations to @deankoorey.bsky.social who has once again proven his short fiction chops, placing first in his group for the 1st round of the @nycmidnight.bsky.social rhyming challenge!
We’re honoured to have Dean on the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction judging panel!
We’re honoured to have Dean on the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction judging panel!
Reposted by Not Quite Write
If you submitted to @notquitewrite.com #FLESHFiction with a human/nonhuman story, and you don't shortlist, this might make a good home for your story! There were SO MANY great ones! And this mag accepts NSFW!
SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR M❤️NSTER WINTER 2026
Find the link for your work:
🖌️ #Art - forms.gle/yQYSVpfSBNsU...
🖋️ SFW #Writing - forms.gle/oQtBAnv6BPpR...
✏️ NSFW Writing - forms.gle/inQLjYyGifVw...
Check our FAQ (monstermag.tumblr.com/post/7121663...) or contact us if you have any questions!
Find the link for your work:
🖌️ #Art - forms.gle/yQYSVpfSBNsU...
🖋️ SFW #Writing - forms.gle/oQtBAnv6BPpR...
✏️ NSFW Writing - forms.gle/inQLjYyGifVw...
Check our FAQ (monstermag.tumblr.com/post/7121663...) or contact us if you have any questions!
November 4, 2025 at 4:29 AM
If you submitted to @notquitewrite.com #FLESHFiction with a human/nonhuman story, and you don't shortlist, this might make a good home for your story! There were SO MANY great ones! And this mag accepts NSFW!
Keep your eyes and ears peeled this Friday (Sydney Time) as we announce the new prompt format for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction in 2026 and beyond...
We hope you'll embrace the new format - it promises to be lots of fun!
We hope you'll embrace the new format - it promises to be lots of fun!
November 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Keep your eyes and ears peeled this Friday (Sydney Time) as we announce the new prompt format for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction in 2026 and beyond...
We hope you'll embrace the new format - it promises to be lots of fun!
We hope you'll embrace the new format - it promises to be lots of fun!
*Website under maintenance*
The EDitor-in-Chief is tinkering away behind the scenes. Get ready for massive improvements in website speed over the coming weeks and months as he continues to roll out changes.
The EDitor-in-Chief is tinkering away behind the scenes. Get ready for massive improvements in website speed over the coming weeks and months as he continues to roll out changes.
November 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
*Website under maintenance*
The EDitor-in-Chief is tinkering away behind the scenes. Get ready for massive improvements in website speed over the coming weeks and months as he continues to roll out changes.
The EDitor-in-Chief is tinkering away behind the scenes. Get ready for massive improvements in website speed over the coming weeks and months as he continues to roll out changes.
Our guest judge, @juliaboggio.bsky.social has finished judging the Erotic Romance category of the Not Quite Write Prize for #FLESHFiction! 🌹
Here are her stats:
DQ/No: 71 (64%)
Maybe: 12 (11%)
Maybe+: 14 (13%)
Yes: 9 (8%)
Favourite: 4 (4%)
Here are her stats:
DQ/No: 71 (64%)
Maybe: 12 (11%)
Maybe+: 14 (13%)
Yes: 9 (8%)
Favourite: 4 (4%)
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Our guest judge, @juliaboggio.bsky.social has finished judging the Erotic Romance category of the Not Quite Write Prize for #FLESHFiction! 🌹
Here are her stats:
DQ/No: 71 (64%)
Maybe: 12 (11%)
Maybe+: 14 (13%)
Yes: 9 (8%)
Favourite: 4 (4%)
Here are her stats:
DQ/No: 71 (64%)
Maybe: 12 (11%)
Maybe+: 14 (13%)
Yes: 9 (8%)
Favourite: 4 (4%)
Look out 😬
Newly 50, I’m putting my curmudgeon hat on and beginning my first batch of @notquitewrite.com October stories. Vague tweets incoming…
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October 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Look out 😬
A HUGE thank you to our guest judge, @elisescott.bsky.social for dedicating so much time to very thoughtfully reviewing our #FLESHFiction entrants' stories.
We can't wait to get into the nitty gritty on the podcast and learn together what it takes to write compelling erotic fiction!
We can't wait to get into the nitty gritty on the podcast and learn together what it takes to write compelling erotic fiction!
I'm sad to announce I've finished judging for @notquitewrite.com #FLESHFiction. Authors, it's been a boundless, soul-warming honor to read your stories. @akscotland.bsky.social & @quitewriteed.bsky.social, thank you for letting me!
Final Stats:
DQ/No: 121
Maybe: 70
Maybe+: 43
Yes: 18
Favourite: 3
Final Stats:
DQ/No: 121
Maybe: 70
Maybe+: 43
Yes: 18
Favourite: 3
October 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
A HUGE thank you to our guest judge, @elisescott.bsky.social for dedicating so much time to very thoughtfully reviewing our #FLESHFiction entrants' stories.
We can't wait to get into the nitty gritty on the podcast and learn together what it takes to write compelling erotic fiction!
We can't wait to get into the nitty gritty on the podcast and learn together what it takes to write compelling erotic fiction!
We’ll be announcing our new prompt format soon, but if you can’t wait to commit—as some of you have already discovered—you can now snap up an annual pass for all four rounds of the Not Quite Write Prize in 2026!
(Not to mention one of those rare Daredevil spots 😈)
(Not to mention one of those rare Daredevil spots 😈)
October 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
We’ll be announcing our new prompt format soon, but if you can’t wait to commit—as some of you have already discovered—you can now snap up an annual pass for all four rounds of the Not Quite Write Prize in 2026!
(Not to mention one of those rare Daredevil spots 😈)
(Not to mention one of those rare Daredevil spots 😈)
Don't forget, you can load your own audio recording of your story to the NQW Community. If you're a Daredevil or make the shortlist, we may use your audio on the podcast!
(That is, if we remember... sorry @spjames.bsky.social!)
(That is, if we remember... sorry @spjames.bsky.social!)
October 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Don't forget, you can load your own audio recording of your story to the NQW Community. If you're a Daredevil or make the shortlist, we may use your audio on the podcast!
(That is, if we remember... sorry @spjames.bsky.social!)
(That is, if we remember... sorry @spjames.bsky.social!)