Results of the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
The July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 500 words, which: 1. included the word TABLE. 2. included the action “stealing something.” 3. broke the writing rule “avoid purple prose.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along with…
Calling all Visual Artists!
Not Quite Write supports the arts by providing opportunities for writers to hone their craft and earn cash prizes for their skills. With the aim of extending this support to the broader arts community, we are now accepting submissions for the role of 2025 Not Quite Write Artist in Residence.
Results of the April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
The April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 500 words, which: 1. included the word DATE. 2. included the action “picking a winner.” 3. broke the writing rule “always use said.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along…
Results of the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
The January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 500 words, which: 1. included the word PUNCH. 2. included the action “spilling something.” 3. broke the writing rule “avoid clichés.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along with comments…
Participant Forum Now Open
The Not Quite Write Prize is more than a competition: it’s a community. That’s why we’ve created the Not Quite Write Participant Forum.
Not Quite Write Prize returns January 2024
The Not Quite Write Prize is back and bigger than ever in January 2024!
Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction 2023 – Winner & Shortlist
The 2023 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 600 words, which: 1. included the word RITE. 2. included the action “crossing a line.” 3. broke the writing rule “avoid all adverbs.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along with…
News and Updates
News and Updates
Results of the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
The July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 500 words, which: 1. included the word TABLE. 2. included the action “stealing something.” 3. broke the writing rule “avoid purple prose.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along with…
Calling all Visual Artists!
Not Quite Write supports the arts by providing opportunities for writers to hone their craft and earn cash prizes for their skills. With the aim of extending this support to the broader arts community, we are now accepting submissions for the role of 2025 Not Quite Write Artist in Residence.
Results of the April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
The April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 500 words, which: 1. included the word DATE. 2. included the action “picking a winner.” 3. broke the writing rule “always use said.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along…
Results of the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
The January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 500 words, which: 1. included the word PUNCH. 2. included the action “spilling something.” 3. broke the writing rule “avoid clichés.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along with comments…
Participant Forum Now Open
The Not Quite Write Prize is more than a competition: it’s a community. That’s why we’ve created the Not Quite Write Participant Forum.
Not Quite Write Prize returns January 2024
The Not Quite Write Prize is back and bigger than ever in January 2024!
Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction 2023 – Winner & Shortlist
The 2023 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 600 words, which: 1. included the word RITE. 2. included the action “crossing a line.” 3. broke the writing rule “avoid all adverbs.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along with…
News and Updates
Results of the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
The July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 500 words, which: 1. included the word TABLE. 2. included the action “stealing something.” 3. broke the writing rule “avoid purple prose.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along with…
Calling all Visual Artists!
Not Quite Write supports the arts by providing opportunities for writers to hone their craft and earn cash prizes for their skills. With the aim of extending this support to the broader arts community, we are now accepting submissions for the role of 2025 Not Quite Write Artist in Residence.
Results of the April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
The April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 500 words, which: 1. included the word DATE. 2. included the action “picking a winner.” 3. broke the writing rule “always use said.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along…
Results of the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
The January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 500 words, which: 1. included the word PUNCH. 2. included the action “spilling something.” 3. broke the writing rule “avoid clichés.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along with comments…
Participant Forum Now Open
The Not Quite Write Prize is more than a competition: it’s a community. That’s why we’ve created the Not Quite Write Participant Forum.
Not Quite Write Prize returns January 2024
The Not Quite Write Prize is back and bigger than ever in January 2024!
Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction 2023 – Winner & Shortlist
The 2023 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenged writers to create an original piece of fiction of no more than 600 words, which: 1. included the word RITE. 2. included the action “crossing a line.” 3. broke the writing rule “avoid all adverbs.” Read all the stories that made the shortlist, along with…