Tag: Not Quite Write Prize
Daredevil Critique – ‘Covid ’28 – Case-study (LS0977/B) – The impact of The Open Door programme on infected females displaying hysteria’ by Dez Veares
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Covid ’28 – Case-study (LS0977/B) – The impact of The Open Door programme on infected females displaying hysteria by Dez Veares. This story appeared in the January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which…
Winner and Shortlist – January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize
Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and winner of the January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, “Write what you know.” Sit back and enjoy as we read the 6 a-door-able shortlisted stories that will feature in our annual print anthology. Who will take home the…
Longlist – January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize
Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, “Write what you know.” First, we kick off with a deep dive into key competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener questions. We’ll shoutout the best takes on…
Daredevil Critique – ‘What Cassandra Saw’ by Elysia Rourke
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of What Cassandra Saw by Elysia Rourke. This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.
Daredevil Critique – ‘Home Sweet Home’ by Christy Hartman
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Home Sweet Home by Christy Hartman. This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.
Daredevil Critique – ‘Talking Heads: The Tale of Johnson & Johnson’ by Holly Sadowski
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Talking Heads: The Tale of Johnson & Johnson by Holly Sadowski. This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.
Daredevil Critique – ‘A Non-Consensual Truth’ by Sarah Kennedy
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘A non-consensual truth’ by Sarah Kennedy by Sarah Kennedy. This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.
Daredevil Critique – ‘The Three Lies and One Lifetime of Rucha Shah’ by Nina Miller
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of The Three Lies and One Lifetime of Rucha Shah by Nina Miller. This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.
Winner and Shortlist – October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize
Join us as we reveal the shortlist and winner of the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping.” We’ll lie-ven up the countdown by reading the shortlisted stories from number six all the way to the top spot. Who will take home the AU$1,000 first…
Longlist – October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize
In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule “head-hopping.” First, we kick off with a deep dive into key competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener questions. We’ll shoutout the best…
Daredevil Critique – ‘Dazzling Diamonds, Heroic Horses and Pink Panties’ by Dez Veares
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Dazzling Diamonds, Heroic Horses and Pink Panties by Dez Veares. This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.
Daredevil Critique – ‘Roses are Red’ by Vroni Kiefer
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Roses are Red by Vroni Kiefer. This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.
Daredevil Critique – ‘Who Do I Have to Speak to About a Redo on the Prophecy’ by Holly Sadowski
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Who Do I Have to Speak to About a Redo on the Prophecy by Holly Sadowski. This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the…
Daredevil Critique – ‘Best Laid Plans’ by SJ Snyder
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Best Laid Plans by S J Snyder. This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.
Daredevil Critique – ‘Thessily and Sylsiff’ by Jay Scott
Listen in to our on-air critique of Thessily and Sylsiff by Jay Scott as we unpack the good, the bad and the ugly for your voyeuristic pleasure. This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.
Winner and Shortlist – July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize
Join us as we reveal the shortlist and winner of the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose.” We’ll spice up the countdown by reading the shortlisted from No. 6 up to No. 1. Who will steal the show and take home the AU$1,000…
Longlist – July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize
In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose.” First, we kick off with a deep dive into key competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener questions and turn…
Meet the Not-Quite-Writer: Dean Koorey
In this article, we interview Dean Koorey, renowned Furious Fiction judge, 4th place holder in the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize, and WINNER of the 2024 NYC Midnight 250 Word Flash Fiction Challenge.
Shortlist Announcement – Not Quite Write Prize April 2024
In this special bonus episode, join Ed and Amanda as they “pick the WINNER” of the April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction! We’ll start by showcasing a couple of our brave daredevils, then count down with us as we read the 6 shortlisted entries all the way up to the number one…
Longlist Announcement – Not Quite Write Prize April 2024
In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist! First, we’ll cover all the stats from the comp and shout-out some standout entries. We’ll also answer your questions about what goes on behind the scenes of a flash fiction competition.…
Winner and Shortlist Announcement – Not Quite Write Prize January 2024
In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the shortlist and WINNER of the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction! Count down with us as we read the 6 shortlisted stories all the way up to the number one spot. Someone will be taking home $1,000. Will it be YOU?
Longlist Announcement – Not Quite Write Prize January 2024
In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist! We’ll share interesting stats about the competition and shout out some of our favourite takes on the prompts. Along the way, we’ll offer plenty of advice about what to do to…
How to Win the Not Quite Write Prize
The judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction share their tips for writing prize-winning flash.
Inaugural Not Quite Write Prize Shortlist & Winner Announcement
In this episode we reveal the shortlist and WINNER of the 2023 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Plus, there’ll be shits and giggles as Ed and Amanda read the top entries for your listening pleasure.
Inaugural Not Quite Write Prize Longlist Announcement
Ed and Amanda reveal the 60 members of the inaugural Not Quite Write Prize Longlist! … But not before delving deep into the judging process and the lessons they learned from your 678 entries. Strap in for a detailed behind-the-scenes experience like no other.
How to Win the Not Quite Write Prize
It’s Not Quite an Episode! If you’re entering the Not Quite Write Prize you won’t want to miss this one, as we lift the veil on the competition judging process. By the end you’ll decide: are our judging preferences as transparent as glass, or as clear as mud? Plus, we share a snippet from our…