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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.
As we prepare to record the podcast announcement episodes this weekend, we invite you to send us your questions!
Leave us a voicemail via link below, and we'll endeavour to answer your question on the podcast...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
As we prepare to record the podcast announcement episodes this weekend, we invite you to send us your questions!
Leave us a voicemail via link below, and we'll endeavour to answer your question on the podcast...
notquitewritepodcast.com/voicemail/
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Leave us a voicemail via link below, and we'll endeavour to answer your question on the podcast...
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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 👇
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 👇
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!
The October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction prompts have dropped, and one talented author is just 500 words away from glory!
💰AU$4,000 in prizes
📘Print publication
🌱Suitable for beginners
🌏Open to writers worldwide
💰AU$4,000 in prizes
📘Print publication
🌱Suitable for beginners
🌏Open to writers worldwide
October 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction prompts have dropped, and one talented author is just 500 words away from glory!
💰AU$4,000 in prizes
📘Print publication
🌱Suitable for beginners
🌏Open to writers worldwide
💰AU$4,000 in prizes
📘Print publication
🌱Suitable for beginners
🌏Open to writers worldwide
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction starts TOMORROW!
In just over 24 hours, we'll deliver the LAST EVER anti-prompt to inboxes around the world 💀
Write and submit a killer 500-word story for a shot at the AU$1,500 top prize! 🏆
Photo: mentalfloss.com
In just over 24 hours, we'll deliver the LAST EVER anti-prompt to inboxes around the world 💀
Write and submit a killer 500-word story for a shot at the AU$1,500 top prize! 🏆
Photo: mentalfloss.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction starts TOMORROW!
In just over 24 hours, we'll deliver the LAST EVER anti-prompt to inboxes around the world 💀
Write and submit a killer 500-word story for a shot at the AU$1,500 top prize! 🏆
Photo: mentalfloss.com
In just over 24 hours, we'll deliver the LAST EVER anti-prompt to inboxes around the world 💀
Write and submit a killer 500-word story for a shot at the AU$1,500 top prize! 🏆
Photo: mentalfloss.com
Sneaking in a little early with today's clu— REMINDER that the October Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is just TWO DAYS AWAY!
With AU$4,000, print publication, and a trophy on the line, how are YOU preparing to write your way to a win this weekend?
With AU$4,000, print publication, and a trophy on the line, how are YOU preparing to write your way to a win this weekend?
October 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Sneaking in a little early with today's clu— REMINDER that the October Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is just TWO DAYS AWAY!
With AU$4,000, print publication, and a trophy on the line, how are YOU preparing to write your way to a win this weekend?
With AU$4,000, print publication, and a trophy on the line, how are YOU preparing to write your way to a win this weekend?
Well, if it isn't our old mate, PUNCH.
He just popped in to remind you there are 3 DAYS till the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction prompts drop.
As to what they will be, he wouldn't have a CLUE!
... Do YOU?
Sign up now at notquitewriteprize.com for your chance to win a share in AU$4,000! 🏆
He just popped in to remind you there are 3 DAYS till the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction prompts drop.
As to what they will be, he wouldn't have a CLUE!
... Do YOU?
Sign up now at notquitewriteprize.com for your chance to win a share in AU$4,000! 🏆
October 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Well, if it isn't our old mate, PUNCH.
He just popped in to remind you there are 3 DAYS till the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction prompts drop.
As to what they will be, he wouldn't have a CLUE!
... Do YOU?
Sign up now at notquitewriteprize.com for your chance to win a share in AU$4,000! 🏆
He just popped in to remind you there are 3 DAYS till the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction prompts drop.
As to what they will be, he wouldn't have a CLUE!
... Do YOU?
Sign up now at notquitewriteprize.com for your chance to win a share in AU$4,000! 🏆
No, YOU forgot to post yesterday 👀
It's now just SIX DAYS until the LAST EVER anti-prompt drop!
This is set to be a history-making round you won't wanna miss...
Who's already got their ticket?
It's now just SIX DAYS until the LAST EVER anti-prompt drop!
This is set to be a history-making round you won't wanna miss...
Who's already got their ticket?
October 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
No, YOU forgot to post yesterday 👀
It's now just SIX DAYS until the LAST EVER anti-prompt drop!
This is set to be a history-making round you won't wanna miss...
Who's already got their ticket?
It's now just SIX DAYS until the LAST EVER anti-prompt drop!
This is set to be a history-making round you won't wanna miss...
Who's already got their ticket?
“Show us your clips!”
Yes, it’s our 100th episode celebration at “regular” episode #23?!
(Don’t worry. Just search ‘Not Quite Write’ wherever you get your podcasts & we’ll explain everything when you get here.)
Yes, it’s our 100th episode celebration at “regular” episode #23?!
(Don’t worry. Just search ‘Not Quite Write’ wherever you get your podcasts & we’ll explain everything when you get here.)
October 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
“Show us your clips!”
Yes, it’s our 100th episode celebration at “regular” episode #23?!
(Don’t worry. Just search ‘Not Quite Write’ wherever you get your podcasts & we’ll explain everything when you get here.)
Yes, it’s our 100th episode celebration at “regular” episode #23?!
(Don’t worry. Just search ‘Not Quite Write’ wherever you get your podcasts & we’ll explain everything when you get here.)
HINT TIME!
The LAST Not Quite Write Prize anti-prompt will be hitting inboxes around the world on 24 October. Will YOU be there to bid it a fond farewell and secure your chance at the top prize?
Whether you've entered before or are discovering the comp for the first time, we want you to join us!
The LAST Not Quite Write Prize anti-prompt will be hitting inboxes around the world on 24 October. Will YOU be there to bid it a fond farewell and secure your chance at the top prize?
Whether you've entered before or are discovering the comp for the first time, we want you to join us!
October 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
HINT TIME!
The LAST Not Quite Write Prize anti-prompt will be hitting inboxes around the world on 24 October. Will YOU be there to bid it a fond farewell and secure your chance at the top prize?
Whether you've entered before or are discovering the comp for the first time, we want you to join us!
The LAST Not Quite Write Prize anti-prompt will be hitting inboxes around the world on 24 October. Will YOU be there to bid it a fond farewell and secure your chance at the top prize?
Whether you've entered before or are discovering the comp for the first time, we want you to join us!
Our fifth and final Daredevil episode for the July round is up - just in time to snag all that feedback for yourself before the next round!
Huge thanks to Marina R. M. Lane for taking this critique for the team!
Tune into the Not Quite Write Podcast to listen now 😈
Huge thanks to Marina R. M. Lane for taking this critique for the team!
Tune into the Not Quite Write Podcast to listen now 😈
October 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Our fifth and final Daredevil episode for the July round is up - just in time to snag all that feedback for yourself before the next round!
Huge thanks to Marina R. M. Lane for taking this critique for the team!
Tune into the Not Quite Write Podcast to listen now 😈
Huge thanks to Marina R. M. Lane for taking this critique for the team!
Tune into the Not Quite Write Podcast to listen now 😈
Repeat Daredevil, eyelash93.bsky.social, is our next all-too-willing victim as we deep dive into ‘The Teapot is Haunted’!
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to hear our full critique of this 500-word story.
Warning: we had a LOT to say 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to hear our full critique of this 500-word story.
Warning: we had a LOT to say 😈
October 3, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Repeat Daredevil, eyelash93.bsky.social, is our next all-too-willing victim as we deep dive into ‘The Teapot is Haunted’!
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to hear our full critique of this 500-word story.
Warning: we had a LOT to say 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to hear our full critique of this 500-word story.
Warning: we had a LOT to say 😈
@nataliewriteson.bsky.social you’re up!
Grab that soju & settle in for the *least* relaxing cocktail hour of your life, as we critique your July #NotQuiteWritePrize for Flash Fiction entry for listeners around the world! 🍹 😈
Search Not Quite Write Podcast or hit the link in our bio to listen now!
Grab that soju & settle in for the *least* relaxing cocktail hour of your life, as we critique your July #NotQuiteWritePrize for Flash Fiction entry for listeners around the world! 🍹 😈
Search Not Quite Write Podcast or hit the link in our bio to listen now!
September 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
@nataliewriteson.bsky.social you’re up!
Grab that soju & settle in for the *least* relaxing cocktail hour of your life, as we critique your July #NotQuiteWritePrize for Flash Fiction entry for listeners around the world! 🍹 😈
Search Not Quite Write Podcast or hit the link in our bio to listen now!
Grab that soju & settle in for the *least* relaxing cocktail hour of your life, as we critique your July #NotQuiteWritePrize for Flash Fiction entry for listeners around the world! 🍹 😈
Search Not Quite Write Podcast or hit the link in our bio to listen now!
Our latest Daredevil is certified contest goblin, @exeterstevens.bsky.social 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to hear judges, Ed & Amanda, dish their critique of Exeter’s July entry 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to hear judges, Ed & Amanda, dish their critique of Exeter’s July entry 👀
September 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Our latest Daredevil is certified contest goblin, @exeterstevens.bsky.social 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to hear judges, Ed & Amanda, dish their critique of Exeter’s July entry 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to hear judges, Ed & Amanda, dish their critique of Exeter’s July entry 👀
Which talented author will be next?
You gotta be in it to win it!
To find out more and sign up, head to notquitewriteprize.com
You gotta be in it to win it!
To find out more and sign up, head to notquitewriteprize.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Which talented author will be next?
You gotta be in it to win it!
To find out more and sign up, head to notquitewriteprize.com
You gotta be in it to win it!
To find out more and sign up, head to notquitewriteprize.com
Our first Daredevil episode for July has dropped.
This is one for all the writers with ADHD. Thanks to MJ McElhaney (of Fisting Fabio fame) for the hijinks! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now…
This is one for all the writers with ADHD. Thanks to MJ McElhaney (of Fisting Fabio fame) for the hijinks! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now…
September 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Our first Daredevil episode for July has dropped.
This is one for all the writers with ADHD. Thanks to MJ McElhaney (of Fisting Fabio fame) for the hijinks! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now…
This is one for all the writers with ADHD. Thanks to MJ McElhaney (of Fisting Fabio fame) for the hijinks! 😈
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now…
The Not Quite Write leaderboard has undergone a little shake-up but @athena-law.bsky.social is still sitting pretty!
September 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Not Quite Write leaderboard has undergone a little shake-up but @athena-law.bsky.social is still sitting pretty!
That *BOOM* was the sound of the Not Quite Write Prize shortlist dropping into your podcast feed!💥
Search 'Not Quite Write' to hear the Top 6 stories read aloud, along with judges' notes on what these authors did to earn their place.
Let's hear it for our shortlist and WINNER!
Search 'Not Quite Write' to hear the Top 6 stories read aloud, along with judges' notes on what these authors did to earn their place.
Let's hear it for our shortlist and WINNER!
September 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
That *BOOM* was the sound of the Not Quite Write Prize shortlist dropping into your podcast feed!💥
Search 'Not Quite Write' to hear the Top 6 stories read aloud, along with judges' notes on what these authors did to earn their place.
Let's hear it for our shortlist and WINNER!
Search 'Not Quite Write' to hear the Top 6 stories read aloud, along with judges' notes on what these authors did to earn their place.
Let's hear it for our shortlist and WINNER!
Ding dong the Anti-Prompt is (nearly) dead!
Join us in making NQW history as we farewell our favourite troublemaker 😪
AU$4,000 prizes on offer plus this year's last chance at a place in our 2025 anthology.
Sign-up now and tag your writing crew.
This is gonna be a flash fiction comp to remember!
Join us in making NQW history as we farewell our favourite troublemaker 😪
AU$4,000 prizes on offer plus this year's last chance at a place in our 2025 anthology.
Sign-up now and tag your writing crew.
This is gonna be a flash fiction comp to remember!
September 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Ding dong the Anti-Prompt is (nearly) dead!
Join us in making NQW history as we farewell our favourite troublemaker 😪
AU$4,000 prizes on offer plus this year's last chance at a place in our 2025 anthology.
Sign-up now and tag your writing crew.
This is gonna be a flash fiction comp to remember!
Join us in making NQW history as we farewell our favourite troublemaker 😪
AU$4,000 prizes on offer plus this year's last chance at a place in our 2025 anthology.
Sign-up now and tag your writing crew.
This is gonna be a flash fiction comp to remember!
IT'S #NOTQUITEWRITEPRIZE LOOOONGLIST TIME!
Hit those podcasting apps to join us in celebrating our talented Top 40!
Hit those podcasting apps to join us in celebrating our talented Top 40!
August 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
IT'S #NOTQUITEWRITEPRIZE LOOOONGLIST TIME!
Hit those podcasting apps to join us in celebrating our talented Top 40!
Hit those podcasting apps to join us in celebrating our talented Top 40!
Join us in October as we farewell the anti-prompt!
Write a 500-word piece of flash fiction based on our prompts and you could win a share in AU$4,000 cash plus a place in our 2025 print anthology!
Open to writers of all levels of experience all over the world.
Hit the website to sign up now!
Write a 500-word piece of flash fiction based on our prompts and you could win a share in AU$4,000 cash plus a place in our 2025 print anthology!
Open to writers of all levels of experience all over the world.
Hit the website to sign up now!
August 14, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Join us in October as we farewell the anti-prompt!
Write a 500-word piece of flash fiction based on our prompts and you could win a share in AU$4,000 cash plus a place in our 2025 print anthology!
Open to writers of all levels of experience all over the world.
Hit the website to sign up now!
Write a 500-word piece of flash fiction based on our prompts and you could win a share in AU$4,000 cash plus a place in our 2025 print anthology!
Open to writers of all levels of experience all over the world.
Hit the website to sign up now!
As we prepare to record the longlist episode, we want you to send us your questions!
Hit the 'Send voicemail' button on our website to record your question, and we'll answer it on the podcast!
But do it NOW because there's not much time left!
Hit the 'Send voicemail' button on our website to record your question, and we'll answer it on the podcast!
But do it NOW because there's not much time left!
August 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
As we prepare to record the longlist episode, we want you to send us your questions!
Hit the 'Send voicemail' button on our website to record your question, and we'll answer it on the podcast!
But do it NOW because there's not much time left!
Hit the 'Send voicemail' button on our website to record your question, and we'll answer it on the podcast!
But do it NOW because there's not much time left!
Thanks for the ego boost, Martini!
After judging is complete, we just love cracking open your feedback and hearing how much fun you're having with the Not Quite Write Prize. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and keeps us going when the work gets overwhelming.
🫶
After judging is complete, we just love cracking open your feedback and hearing how much fun you're having with the Not Quite Write Prize. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and keeps us going when the work gets overwhelming.
🫶
August 12, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Thanks for the ego boost, Martini!
After judging is complete, we just love cracking open your feedback and hearing how much fun you're having with the Not Quite Write Prize. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and keeps us going when the work gets overwhelming.
🫶
After judging is complete, we just love cracking open your feedback and hearing how much fun you're having with the Not Quite Write Prize. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and keeps us going when the work gets overwhelming.
🫶
O, wilt thou leave us so unsatisfied?
FLESH FICTION CLOSES IN 2 WEEKS.
FLESH FICTION CLOSES IN 2 WEEKS.
August 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
O, wilt thou leave us so unsatisfied?
FLESH FICTION CLOSES IN 2 WEEKS.
FLESH FICTION CLOSES IN 2 WEEKS.