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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.
FLESH FICTION UPDATE!
We have now (finally) finished judging all categories!
We will be recording our announcement this weekend.
If you entered, we will notify you by email when the announcement drops.
If you’d like to join the fun of the longlist announcement episode, send us a voicemail!
We have now (finally) finished judging all categories!
We will be recording our announcement this weekend.
If you entered, we will notify you by email when the announcement drops.
If you’d like to join the fun of the longlist announcement episode, send us a voicemail!
January 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
FLESH FICTION UPDATE!
We have now (finally) finished judging all categories!
We will be recording our announcement this weekend.
If you entered, we will notify you by email when the announcement drops.
If you’d like to join the fun of the longlist announcement episode, send us a voicemail!
We have now (finally) finished judging all categories!
We will be recording our announcement this weekend.
If you entered, we will notify you by email when the announcement drops.
If you’d like to join the fun of the longlist announcement episode, send us a voicemail!
"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!
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!
@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 😈
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!
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.
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 😎
@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 👀
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER! 🏆🥳
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
December 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER! 🏆🥳
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The October Not Quite Write Prize longlist is here, complete with all the juicy stats, shoutouts and listener questions, plus a fun little post-credits surprise for the fans ❤️
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
November 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The October Not Quite Write Prize longlist is here, complete with all the juicy stats, shoutouts and listener questions, plus a fun little post-credits surprise for the fans ❤️
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
How good are your loved ones at taking hints?
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
How good are your loved ones at taking hints?
It's that time again!
Congratulations to our Pushcart-nominated authors for 2025!
@worlds-of-fancy.bsky.social
Louise Walton
@eldaorozco.bsky.social
M Springer
Plus 2 MYSTERY AUTHORS from the October round of the #NotQuiteWritePrize. If you entered, it could be you!
Congratulations to our Pushcart-nominated authors for 2025!
@worlds-of-fancy.bsky.social
Louise Walton
@eldaorozco.bsky.social
M Springer
Plus 2 MYSTERY AUTHORS from the October round of the #NotQuiteWritePrize. If you entered, it could be you!
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM
It's that time again!
Congratulations to our Pushcart-nominated authors for 2025!
@worlds-of-fancy.bsky.social
Louise Walton
@eldaorozco.bsky.social
M Springer
Plus 2 MYSTERY AUTHORS from the October round of the #NotQuiteWritePrize. If you entered, it could be you!
Congratulations to our Pushcart-nominated authors for 2025!
@worlds-of-fancy.bsky.social
Louise Walton
@eldaorozco.bsky.social
M Springer
Plus 2 MYSTERY AUTHORS from the October round of the #NotQuiteWritePrize. If you entered, it could be you!
Snag an Annual Pass for 28% off the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction in 2026.
That's AU$100 (or just ~US$65) for all 4 rounds!
You can win:
💰A share in over AU$16,000 cash prizes
🎙️Audio publication
📗Print publication
🏆A pointy trophy (or 4?!)
Hit notquitewriteprize.com for details.
That's AU$100 (or just ~US$65) for all 4 rounds!
You can win:
💰A share in over AU$16,000 cash prizes
🎙️Audio publication
📗Print publication
🏆A pointy trophy (or 4?!)
Hit notquitewriteprize.com for details.
November 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Snag an Annual Pass for 28% off the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction in 2026.
That's AU$100 (or just ~US$65) for all 4 rounds!
You can win:
💰A share in over AU$16,000 cash prizes
🎙️Audio publication
📗Print publication
🏆A pointy trophy (or 4?!)
Hit notquitewriteprize.com for details.
That's AU$100 (or just ~US$65) for all 4 rounds!
You can win:
💰A share in over AU$16,000 cash prizes
🎙️Audio publication
📗Print publication
🏆A pointy trophy (or 4?!)
Hit notquitewriteprize.com for details.
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...
notquitewritepodcast.com/voicemail/
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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...
notquitewritepodcast.com/voicemail/
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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! 🏆