Not Quite Write

Ed & Amanda
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Conversations about media, culture and the art of writing. Find links to our contacts and social media at https://notquitewritepodcast.com

  1. JAN 9

    Daredevil Critique – ‘Third Times the Charm’ by Mohnam/Kurosh

    Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Third Times the Charm by Mohnam/Kurosh. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. 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.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

    55 min

  2. JAN 2

    Daredevil Critique – ‘A Letter on Honor and Dust and the Weight of Grief’ by Alyson Tait

    Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of A Letter on Honor and Dust and the Weight of Grief by Alyson Tait. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. 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.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

    43 min

  3. 12/26/2025

    Daredevil Critique – ‘God Cries Your Name in the Gull’s Wild Flight’ by Linda Atkins

    Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of God Cries Your Name in the Gull's Wild Flight by Linda Atkins. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. 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.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

    54 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    Daredevil Critique – ‘Repulsinated’ by Jennifer Lyons-Bell

    Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Repulsinated by Jennifer Lyons-Bell. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. 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.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

    43 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    Daredevil Critique – ‘Kissing the Boots Goodbye’ by Pennie Nichols

    Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Kissing the Boots Goodbye by Pennie Nichols. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. 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.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

    42 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    Winner and Shortlist – October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize

    Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "Show, don't tell." Who will take home the AU$1,500 first prize and see their name emblazoned on the coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy? Plus, all shortlisted stories from all four rounds will feature in the Not Quite Write Prize Anthology 2025, available soon on our website. Read the shortlisted and winning stories on our website. Learn about the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

    1h 37m

  7. 11/26/2025

    Longlist – October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize

    Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "Show, don't tell." First, we kick off with a deep dive into 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. Join us, as we stick the boot in for this very looonnnggg kiss goodbye to the Anti-Prompt! See the full longlist on our website https://notquitewritepodcast.com/prize/awards/ Grab a copy of the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

    2h 18m

  8. 11/07/2025

    It’s a write-off! Introducing the new NQW Prize prompt format

    Ding-dong, the Anti-Prompt is dead! Ed and Amanda reveal the new Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction prompt format. We'll explain how the new team-based competition structure will work, and reveal the brand-new prizes up for grabs in 2026! Join the conversation now on social media via the links at notquitewrite.com Register for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction at notquitewriteprize.com Rate and review the podcast now for good karma. We treasure every one of your positive comments!

    20 min
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Conversations about media, culture and the art of writing. Find links to our contacts and social media at https://notquitewritepodcast.com

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  • Creator
    Ed & Amanda
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Not Quite Write
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