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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 👇
"If you feel that quiet doubt, use it. Let it be the reason you stop holding back the unique, specific, ‘weird’ heart of your story. Send that version."
Check out our interview with former Not Quite Write Prize winner, @eldaorozco.bsky.social, and gain valuable insights to follow in her footsteps!
Check out our interview with former Not Quite Write Prize winner, @eldaorozco.bsky.social, and gain valuable insights to follow in her footsteps!
January 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM
"If you feel that quiet doubt, use it. Let it be the reason you stop holding back the unique, specific, ‘weird’ heart of your story. Send that version."
Check out our interview with former Not Quite Write Prize winner, @eldaorozco.bsky.social, and gain valuable insights to follow in her footsteps!
Check out our interview with former Not Quite Write Prize winner, @eldaorozco.bsky.social, and gain valuable insights to follow in her footsteps!
More FLESH Fiction updates to be found in the NQW Community as we approach the final stages of judging! 😱
January 11, 2026 at 10:50 AM
More FLESH Fiction updates to be found in the NQW Community as we approach the final stages of judging! 😱
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is less than 2 weeks away, so we thought we’d provide a little sneak peak of the accompanying artwork for our first ever Write-Off!
What’s it all about..?
Guess you’ll see pretty soon, but only if you sign up!
What’s it all about..?
Guess you’ll see pretty soon, but only if you sign up!
January 10, 2026 at 5:37 AM
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is less than 2 weeks away, so we thought we’d provide a little sneak peak of the accompanying artwork for our first ever Write-Off!
What’s it all about..?
Guess you’ll see pretty soon, but only if you sign up!
What’s it all about..?
Guess you’ll see pretty soon, but only if you sign up!
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Eighth (and final 🥳) page of the #WritingCompetition list New Year updates completed: #FlashFiction. 87 active contests plus 5 other list providers. It's great to see so many opportunities for publishing stories and all #creativewriting out there 😊 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
January 9, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Eighth (and final 🥳) page of the #WritingCompetition list New Year updates completed: #FlashFiction. 87 active contests plus 5 other list providers. It's great to see so many opportunities for publishing stories and all #creativewriting out there 😊 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
Congratulations to two-time Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction shortlister @chloepaige.bsky.social who has just WON the @nycmidnight 500-word fiction challenge!
This woman is unstoppable 🤩
This woman is unstoppable 🤩
The winners of the 500-word Fiction Challenge 2025 have been announced at www.nycmidnight.com/500fc/2025-f...! Congratulations to Chloe Paige (Australia) for winning the competition with her final round story, "Roo Sprayers." Thanks to everyone who participated for submitting so many great stories!
Final Round Results 2025 — nycmidnight
The Final Round results from the 500-word Fiction Challenge 2025! This page contains the top 10 stories and honorable mentions from the final round of the competition.
www.nycmidnight.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Congratulations to two-time Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction shortlister @chloepaige.bsky.social who has just WON the @nycmidnight 500-word fiction challenge!
This woman is unstoppable 🤩
This woman is unstoppable 🤩
@kurosh-daily-draw.bsky.social is up as our final Daredevil for 2025.
Did he manage to deliver an emotional payload, or did the Daredevil bomb go off in his own face?
To find out, search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts for one of our toughest critiques yet 😈
Did he manage to deliver an emotional payload, or did the Daredevil bomb go off in his own face?
To find out, search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts for one of our toughest critiques yet 😈
January 9, 2026 at 6:18 AM
@kurosh-daily-draw.bsky.social is up as our final Daredevil for 2025.
Did he manage to deliver an emotional payload, or did the Daredevil bomb go off in his own face?
To find out, search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts for one of our toughest critiques yet 😈
Did he manage to deliver an emotional payload, or did the Daredevil bomb go off in his own face?
To find out, search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts for one of our toughest critiques yet 😈
*Another* FLESH Fiction announcement just dropped in the NQW Community!
If you're feeling charitable to your fellow entrants, like and/or repost this post so it will make it to their feeds.
This announcement is big. We're talking REALLY BIG.
HUGE.
If you're feeling charitable to your fellow entrants, like and/or repost this post so it will make it to their feeds.
This announcement is big. We're talking REALLY BIG.
HUGE.
January 8, 2026 at 7:10 AM
*Another* FLESH Fiction announcement just dropped in the NQW Community!
If you're feeling charitable to your fellow entrants, like and/or repost this post so it will make it to their feeds.
This announcement is big. We're talking REALLY BIG.
HUGE.
If you're feeling charitable to your fellow entrants, like and/or repost this post so it will make it to their feeds.
This announcement is big. We're talking REALLY BIG.
HUGE.
We’ve been making some changes to the website to improve website speed in advance of the next round.
Please let us know if you notice anything funky, specifically in the Community.
Please let us know if you notice anything funky, specifically in the Community.
January 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM
We’ve been making some changes to the website to improve website speed in advance of the next round.
Please let us know if you notice anything funky, specifically in the Community.
Please let us know if you notice anything funky, specifically in the Community.
Amanda has been busy in the Not Quite Write Community forum this morning posting more juicy details about the new 'write-off' competition format, plus a detailed update on FLESH Fiction 👀
Log in to the Community now to learn more!
Log in to the Community now to learn more!
January 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Amanda has been busy in the Not Quite Write Community forum this morning posting more juicy details about the new 'write-off' competition format, plus a detailed update on FLESH Fiction 👀
Log in to the Community now to learn more!
Log in to the Community now to learn more!
During this quiet period, we’ve been delighted to find the space to catch up on #FLESHfiction judging.
We can’t wait to share with you the wildest ways in which the supposedly “unsexy” can become irresistible.
You’ve ruined us for mundanity forever!
We can’t wait to share with you the wildest ways in which the supposedly “unsexy” can become irresistible.
You’ve ruined us for mundanity forever!
January 5, 2026 at 8:19 AM
During this quiet period, we’ve been delighted to find the space to catch up on #FLESHfiction judging.
We can’t wait to share with you the wildest ways in which the supposedly “unsexy” can become irresistible.
You’ve ruined us for mundanity forever!
We can’t wait to share with you the wildest ways in which the supposedly “unsexy” can become irresistible.
You’ve ruined us for mundanity forever!
Daredevil #4 is live and it’s a bromance of epic proportions courtesy of @rudexvirus.bsky.social!
To join us for a deep dive into this flash fiction piece, search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts!
To join us for a deep dive into this flash fiction piece, search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts!
January 2, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Daredevil #4 is live and it’s a bromance of epic proportions courtesy of @rudexvirus.bsky.social!
To join us for a deep dive into this flash fiction piece, search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts!
To join us for a deep dive into this flash fiction piece, search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts!
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!
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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! ❤️
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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.
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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 🥳