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Amanda

@akscotland.bsky.social
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Co-host of the Not Quite Write Podcast and judge of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Writes in the tiny spaces in between.

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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What’s wrong with me? That’s the question we’re seeking to answer in this episode of The Niche!
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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 02/10/2026
😈 NEW EPISODE ALERT 😈 Join us as we read @kurosh-daily-draw.bsky.social’a July Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction entry, followed by a dry, hot roasting that could rival any Simoon 🏜️ 🐫 Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to steal all Kurosh’s hard-won tips for yourself!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you draw fun and pretty things, come and join our team!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Come hang with us! It’s our first book market - I’m so excited 😆
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We love you Sally! (It’s tough love 😈 )
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Happy anniversary @quitewriteed.bsky.social! (Unfortunately, like Miley, you'll have to buy your own flowers 💐)
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I've had a real bee in my bonnet lately, and this is it. 🐝
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Such a great story! Shame about that fatal flaw… 😬 😈
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Double whammy! Congrats to my fellow leaderboard inhabitors. So thrilled to be up there with such talented writers!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Woo! I’ve made my first ever @twistinthetale.bsky.social leaderboard! So lovely to see plenty of familiar names up there 😍
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Yaaassss! Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to ALL who competed and raised the bar so high this round! 👏🏻
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Would love you to join us!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
One of my upcoming face-to-face flash writing workshops just got cancelled, and I've been toying with the idea of running an online workshop in its place. Would anyone be keen? 🤔
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
If you are working at Maccas and not putting 7 nuggets in every pack, you're a class traitor.
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
On my way to roast some daredevils!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Apologies to whoever gets stuck judging my @twistinthetale.bsky.social nonsense!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Round 2 @twistinthetale.bsky.social in with moments to spare! It's very hard to switch out of analytical mode and into creative mode. All I can see are the problems. But, I figure I can't expect others to put themselves out there if I'm not willing to do it myself. In is a win👍
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Who’s quarantining time to write this weekend? And who plans to wing it and then act all disappointed when the outcome is less than optimal? 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I can't believe I actually managed to submit a story to Twist! There's a lot to be said for just shutting up and doing the damn thing... The fact that it's a piece of hot garbage is, frankly, none of your business.
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Twist is here!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
It has been spoken! Who felt their ears burning??
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
At NQWHQ, microphones at the ready, longlist just begging to be spoken aloud into the universe!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Not sure how many of my online friends live up Port Stephens way, but if you do, please join me!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I know who won 😁
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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Just pre-ordered this beauty - cannot wait! Autumn is such an incredible talent. @notquitewrite.com peeps, have you seen this?
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I'm now at that fun part where I get top read all your feedback 😭😭😭 You guys are the best. Love our little community! Lots of love, some fabulous suggestions for improvement, and the (very) occasional hate bomb to keep our heads from getting too big 😂
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
😍😍😍 This is our local resident seal. He’s been here for weeks now, and it’s impossible to be sad or angry or worried when in his presence. 10/10 would recommend.
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Everyone be quiet, we have a longlist to determine! Now is the time to start ✨manifesting✨ because at this point it could go anywhere!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I have finally finished my initial judging. A tough round, that's for sure... Faves: 0 Y: 7 M+: 41 M: 59 M-: 50 N: 62 DQ: 0 (well done!) Will be interested to see how things land when the dust settles!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Oooh it's giving Poe 👀 It's an M+ from me! NQWP#4991
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Alright NQWP#4979, you got me. This piece was more character study than story, but I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, when you get the voice right, a character study can be GLORIOUS
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Funny how Ed finished reading REALLY quickly. Some would say SUSPICIOUSLY quickly. Wonder why 🤔
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Swiftly followed by a Yes! Before you go assuming I'm just in a good mood, Let me emphasise that I'm very much NOT, and this story is remarkable for its ability to make me forget that! It could be yours if your interpretation of the "conceal" prompt involved concealing one's true self. NQWP#4923
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
And it's two in a row! Double "Maybe Plus" for this story, which is a very positive early score! This one is very internal, but develops nicely around a central (and highly relatale) theme. It could be yours if your POV character is a parent 👀 NQWP#4871
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I've been a little quiet on the judging front due to day job reasons (boooo!) but I'm back at it for a little check-in. First story and it's an M+, not just from me but from our guest judge as well! It might be your if your title included mention of a food item 👀 NQWP#4778
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Killer line-up for October!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Swiftly followed by my first goosebumps of the round (almost tears 🥺) Thanks for hitting me in the feels. NQWP#4893
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
My second Yes! It featured a very passive main character, however the character made a clear choice that landed them in a different position to where they were when the story began. For me, that worked. I can see our guest judge felt differently, so it'll be on Ed to decide. NQWP#5047
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
My first 'Yes'! Followers may be interested to know that this story wasn't what I'd call plot-heavy. There is hope yet for all! NQWP#5024
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I've just hit my second tamagotchi in Team Amanda, and I'm not mad about it. Is there something inherently Yin about tamagotchis? 🤔
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This one is for anyone with a tendency to develop an inappropriate crush (Guilty! 🙋‍♀️) Thanks for the literal lol NQWP#4877!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Something I'm learning from this Yin prompt is just how scary female energy can be when it's put to task 👀
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
*Passes you a note in class* Would you still love me if I was a vignette? Y/N
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Enjoying a highly irregular midweek recording sesh to create more Niche content for our Poeverts. It’s 10.48am here. Should we crack out the wine?
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Nora is for sure a hard act to follow, but I'll be interested to see how a new artist brings their flair to the task!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
NQW Prize judging update... I've read 2 batches. I'm seeing some beautiful prose and characterisation, and some lovely use of detail. I'd love to see more pivotal moments and completed character arcs. Here's hoping the next batch delivers!
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
On a personal note, I'm just so moved to see how many people have jumped on to support me and Ed 🥲 No shade to those who haven't (I'm aware Patreon is not for everyone) but just wanted to say a huge thank you to those who have. It means the world to us! ❤️
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Day-jobbing today so zero stories read. You’ll all keep…
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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
David gets it 😁
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