The Not Quite Write Prize Anthology is available now!
The Anthology is available now!
Four times a year, the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenges writers to break the writing “rules”.
The competition is open to writers of all levels of experience worldwide.
Next Round: January 2025
Prompts drop: 12PM Friday 24 January 2025 AEDT
Submission Deadline: Midnight Sunday 26 January 2025 AEDT
Next Round: January 2025
Prompts drop: 12PM Friday 24 January 2025 AEDT
Submission Deadline: Midnight Sunday 26 January 2025 AEDT
Hosted in Australia for writers worldwide.
Yes, even the USA.
HOW IT WORKS
Participants have 60 hours to write up to 500 words in response to 2 prompts and 1 anti-prompt
Ticket holders gain access to the exclusive Participant Lounge featuring members-only content and a lively participant forum.
More information about how and where to submit entries, and key dates for each round of the competition can be found in the F.A.Q.
AU$4,000
CASH PRIZES
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
Wildcards (2)
AU$1,500
AU$1,000
AU$500
AU$350
AU$250
AU$200
AU$100
Winner
receives AU$1,500 cash and the coveted Not Quite Write Trophy
Top 6
stories read aloud on the podcast and published on the website
Top 6
receive a publishing contract for the Not Quite Write Prize anthology
(Print and eBook)
Beginner-friendly. No experience necessary.
Entries are not censored so young entrants may be exposed to themes and language deemed inappropriate for their age.
BEST VALUE
ANNUAL PASS
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*Available until 26 January 2025
Buy now to secure 2024 pricing to all four rounds of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction in 2025
Jan 24-26 | Apr 25-27
Jul 25-27 | Oct 24-26
Critique and Daredevil add-ons are available at point of purchase.
Annual pass is not transferrable or refundable.
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ENTRY TICKET
Write 500 words in 60 hours to WIN!
CRITIQUE PACKAGE
All the benefits of an entry ticket, plus:
The judges will read your entry and provide written feedback on your story’s strengths as well as opportunities for improvement.
DAREDEVIL PACKAGE
All the benefits of an entry ticket, plus:
Ed and Amanda will read your entry on the podcast and deliver detailed on-air critique, highlighting the good, the bad and the ugly for listeners around the world.
Can you hack it?
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NQW PRIZE GIFT CARD
Q. What do you get the writer who has everything?
A. Another excuse to write!
If there’s a writer in your life whose talents you’d love to encourage, a Not Quite Write Gift Card will do just that.
Cards can be used towards entry to one round of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction with options for personalised or on-air feedback.
Q. Will they name their next story’s protagonist after you?
A. It doesn’t matter. With this kind of gift game, you’re already a hero.
Gift cards are S.W.A.L.K. and valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.
NOTE: GIFT CARD PRICES ARE SHOWN IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS
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