Not Quite Write

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Home Sweet Home by Christy Hartman.This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Talking Heads: The Tale of Johnson & Johnson by Holly Sadowski.This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘A Non-Consensual Truth' by Sarah Kennedy by Sarah Kennedy.This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of The Three Lies and One Lifetime of Rucha Shah by Nina Miller.This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Join us as we reveal the shortlist and winner of the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule "avoid head-hopping."We'll lie-ven up the countdown by reading the shortlisted stories from number six all the way to the top spot.Who will take home the AU$1,000 first prize and see their name emblazoned on the coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy?You can read along and view the shortlist and longlist in full on our website at https://notquitewritepodcast.com/results-of-the-october-2024-not-quite-write-prize-for-flash-fiction/Please note that this episode includes fictional stories and discussions which some listeners may find distressing. Please listen with care and reach out to your local crisis support service if needed. In Australia, you can reach Lifeline by texting 0477 13 11 14.Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule "head-hopping."First, we kick off with a deep dive into key competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener questions. We'll shoutout the best takes on the prompts, and some of our favourite titles and lines.It's gonna be lots of fun, and that's no LIE!Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Dazzling Diamonds, Heroic Horses and Pink Panties by Dez Veares.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Roses are Red by Vroni Kiefer.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Who Do I Have to Speak to About a Redo on the Prophecy by Holly Sadowski.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

In this STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY episode, Ed and Amanda venture into the world of erotic fiction only to be "slammed in the niche" by Chuck Tingle.Ed reveals the seminal event that sparked his interest in spicy fiction, and we ask, what motivates people to read erotica? Does it tickle their fancy or just their funny bone?Keeping it classy, we round out our discussion with a look at the statistics from Elle Griffin's viral article, 'No One Buys Books,' and lament the current state of "venture capitalist" publishing.Enter the Tingleverse at chucktingle.com Read Elle Griffin's article No One Buys Books Check out the Tiktoks at https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS2uavQPG/ and https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS2umqMuw/Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Best Laid Plans by S J Snyder.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Thessily and Sylsiff by Jay Scott.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Join us as we reveal the shortlist and winner of the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule "avoid purple prose."We'll spice up the countdown by reading the shortlisted stories from No. 6 up to No. 1.Who will steal the show and take home the AU$1,000 first prize and coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy?You can read along and view the shortlist and longlist in full on our website, at https://notquitewrite.com/results-of-the-july-2024-not-quite-write-prize-for-flash-fiction/Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule "avoid purple prose."First, we kick off with a deep dive into key competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener questions and turn the spotlight on common flash fiction tropes. We'll shoutout the best takes on the prompts, and some of our favourite titles and lines.It's a vertiTABLE smorgasbord of flash fiction goodness!Learn more about flash fiction tropes here: https://notquitewrite.com/level-up-flash-fiction-tropes/Enjoy a reading of the longlisted story 'This is a world with sentient desks' by Sam James at https://audio.com/samjames/audio/this-is-a-world-with-sentient-desksConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Ed and Amanda are confronted with Frankenstein's P*rnstar as we grapple with the Oscar-winning movie 'Poor Things'. Is it a feminist masterpiece, or is it simply yet another vehicle for the male gaze?We also tackle book-to-film adaptations and why book lovers sometimes struggle to appreciate the onscreen version of their beloved novels.Plus, Amanda shares why she doesn't want a bar of Timothée's "Chalami", and Ed invites ChatGPT to solve the TV writing crisis (with hilarious results).Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

In this special bonus episode, join Ed and Amanda as they "pick the WINNER" of the April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction!We'll start by showcasing a couple of our brave daredevils, then count down with us as we read the 6 shortlisted entries all the way up to the number one spot.Who will take home the AU$1,000 first prize?You can read along and view the shortlist and longlist in full on our website. Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist!First, we'll cover all the stats from the comp and shout-out some standout entries. We'll also answer your questions about what goes on behind the scenes of a flash fiction competition. We'll do a deep-dive on the prompts and showcase the work of some of our brave daredevils, dissecting their stories in detail for all to hear. Suffice it to say, this episode will be a doozy.Join us, yes? It's a date!Reading List: 'Going Short: An Invitation to Flash Fiction' by Nancy Stohlman, Ad Hoc Fiction, 2020.Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

"Off with his head!" Lewis Carroll has been cancelled!Ed and Amanda chase the White Rabbit down a tunnel of less-than “Wonder-ful” allegations, before turning the looking glass towards his poetry.And from the oldest literary genre to the newest, we grapple with the news that a 5% ChatGPT-generated novel won a prestigious literary prize.For more information about the 'Writing trauma without traumatising yourself' workshop (and excellent flash fiction), follow @pleomorphic2 on Twitter. To witness book marketing done right, follow Julia Boggio via the social media links at juliaboggio.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the shortlist and WINNER of the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction!Count down with us as we read the 6 shortlisted stories all the way up to the number one spot.Someone will be taking home $1,000. Will it be YOU?You can read along and view the shortlist and longlist in full on our websiteConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist!We'll share interesting stats about the competition and shout out some of our favourite takes on the prompts.Along the way, we'll offer plenty of advice about what to do to win the competition (and what not to do!) before dishing out some tough love to our daredevils. So, grab a beverage of choice (take care not to spill!) and kick back and relax as we put the long in longlist!Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com