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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 28/09/2026

Congratulations to our nominees for the 2027 'Best of the Net' anthology! @athena-law.bsky.social & @elisescott.bsky.social Please join us in wishing each of them the very best of luck in the selection process! @bestofthenet.bsky.social

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 28/09/2026

Applications close Wednesday! Visual artists, now’s your chance.

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 26/09/2026

Join Ed & Amanda at Books & Beyond tomorrow, along with stacks of local authors all peddling their wares!

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 25/09/2026

😈 NEW DAREDEVIL ALERT 😈 Join us as we roast Damian Perry and his entry to the July Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction! This is one of our toughest critiques to date, but we understand Damian survived it. We’ll have to try harder next time 😈

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 24/09/2026

Latest Daredevil up on our Early Access stream 😈

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 21/09/2026

Pointy in proportion, translucent as any sunless creature, yes, but in spirit a trophy bursting from the dunes of Arrakis, sans teeth! Congratulations to our July NQW Prize winner, Steve Huff, who receives this trophy, print publication, and a cool AU$1,500 for his 500-word story, SANDWORM.

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 20/09/2026

Central Coast locals, this one's for you: Join Amanda at Tuggerah Library on Thursday 1 October from 6-8pm for an evening of Flash Fiction fun! Subsidised by Central Coast Council, this workshop is accessible for all. Get in quick (it will sell out): tinyurl.com/yprs94rf

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 19/09/2026

Kicking off our first Patreon zoom hangout for the NQW Inner Circle now! Check Patreon for details.

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 18/09/2026

🚨NEW DAREDEVIL ALERT🚨 Join us as we openly critique @salgal.bsky.social's latest submission to the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Sally is a long time NQWer, frequent longlister and former shortlister. Episode out now wherever you get your podcasts!

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Kit Gray aka Elise Scott (they/she) @elisescott.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#NotQuiteWritePrize vague tweet 9: buff.ly/02xPy63 The Side We Can't See, by J.R. Biffin

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 16/09/2026

What do we have here? Looks like a one-on-one coaching session with the international man of mystery we loving call Ed 👀 Enter the October Not Quite Write Prize for either team and, if your team wins, you could go in the draw to win this money-can't-buy experience! notquitewriteprize.com

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 16/09/2026

We've just realised that today marks the 4 year anniversary of the very first ever Not Quite Write Podcast recording session, resulting in an episode that only 2 people have heard, and ever will hear. Our "first pancake", if you will. Happy anniversary to our now formidable community of listeners!

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 16/09/2026

It's been a hot minute since our last article on the craft of fiction writing, but this issue is so prevalent, we just had to spread the word! If you write fiction, you'll want to add this tool to your toolbelt! notquitewritepodcast.com/what-is-filt...

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What Is Filtering in Fiction Writing? How to Identify and Avoid Filter Words - Not Quite Write

Filtering in fiction writing occurs when a writer places a character's perception between the reader and the scene. This article explains what filtering is, how to identify common filter words, why fi...

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 16/09/2026

Our Poeverts can listen to our latest Daredevil episode (Sally Simon's 'Reading the Room') now on Spotify and Patreon! NQW Patreon membership starts at just AU$3/month. For more info about our member benefits, head to: www.patreon.com/NotQuiteWrite

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Not Quite Write — A podcast for writers. Home of the Not Quite Write Prize!

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Kit Gray aka Elise Scott (they/she) @elisescott.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#NotQuiteWritePrize vague tweet 8: buff.ly/2ObLZuo The Time My Daughter Came Out to Me in the Plubming Aisle at Bunnings, by Julia Knoef Obliviousness FTW!

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 12/09/2026

In the studio ready to record another “regular” episode, but can’t stop thinking about our latest daredevil @jjsilkwood.bsky.social 😍🐊

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 11/09/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 Shoutout to our first 😈 victim for the July the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, @jjsilkwood.bsky.social Search Not Quite Write on your podcasting platform of choice to hear J.J.’s chilling longlisted story, ‘Clean Edges, Sweet with Rot’… … and make it snappy! 🐊

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 11/09/2026

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 08/09/2026

It's a brand new episode of The Niche! Not Quite Write Citizens and Inner Circle members can listen now over on Patreon... www.patreon.com/NotQuiteWrit...

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 07/09/2026

He'd be happy to. Just gotta keep hitting that shortlist!

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 06/09/2026

The July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction shortlist is here! Join us in this latest episode for dramatised readings of the top 6 stories, and let us know - which story was your personal fave?

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 05/09/2026

Sign up as a free member of our patreon and in approximately 2 hours, you’ll have access to our advance post announcing the July shortlist and WINNER of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction! Paid subscribers gain access to the full episode, featuring dramatised readings of the top 6 stories!

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 04/09/2026

Patreon Citizens and Inner Circle members, brace your ear holes for the latest Niche episode!

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 03/09/2026

Just recording some fresh Niche nonsense because why the hell not?

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 09/06/2026

Join us for the next round of the Not Quite Write Prize and kickstart your flash fiction addiction! Compete within a community of likeminded creatives, and write a compelling 500-word story based on our prompts to win thousands in cash plus publication! To sign up, head to notquitewriteprize.com

Join the write-off! Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Recommended by Reedsy: Best writing contests 2026. Win thousands in cash prizes! Suitable for beginners. Open to writers worldwide. not quite write prize dot com (write is spelled W.R.I.T.E.).

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 31/08/2026

The July NQW Prize shortlist episode will drop midday Sunday AEST! Our Patreon subscribers hear the episode first, but to keep things fair, we want the winners to get the memo at the same time! For this reason, we'll drop a note listing the winners on our Patreon feed. Cont...

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 30/08/2026

The upcoming October round is the last round of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction for 2026, and we want your stories! 20% off early bird entry ends TODAY so sign up now to save. Over AU$4,000 in prizes up for grabs. Open to writers everywhere! notquitewritepodcast.com/prize/#tickets

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Andrea Cavedo @mrscavedowrites.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This makes me SO HAPPY. 🛳️Congrats to all on the @notquitewrite.com longlist!!

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Thorgeir Wintermere @wintermere.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This made my day. Please look up the photograph Earthrise, 1968, which was the inspiration to this story (and because it is beautiful). Thank you for the acknowledgement, @notquitewrite.com.

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Taurenelle @taurenelle.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thanks @notquitewrite.com for including me. Don't know why, but I have a feeling @elisescott.bsky.social had something to do with this... 🌕 ☯️ 💃

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Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thank you Ed and Amanda for including me in the longlist 🥰 Congrats to the other longlisters. Can't wait to see who takes home the trophy! #yinforthewin @notquitewrite.com @elisescott.bsky.social @deankoorey.bsky.social

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Wahoooo! Thank you @notquitewrite.com for this boost 💃 Congratulations to the other longlisters! Now I just need to figure out how to get through a whole week with all my fingers and toes crossed🤞😉

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Brandon Woo @lifeisfiction.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thanks for letting me back on the longlist, @notquitewrite.com! Now I'm hoping for some straight answers on the shortlist ep. 🤞

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 28/08/2026

It must be reassuring heading into your daredevil knowing you did something right… but don’t worry, we always find something to chew on! 🐊 😈

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J.J. Silkwood @jjsilkwood.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ain’t she pretty?! So happy my (slightly unhinged) gator tale got some love, thank you @notquitewrite.com! 🐊🧡

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Athena Law @athena-law.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Whoo hoo! 🥳 I won't forget this one in a hurry, the last line took longer to write than the entire story! Thank you @notquitewrite.com - loved the prompts this round. Congrats to the rest of the longlist & good luck for the shortlist! 🤞🏻

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Jane @janestecyk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

FINALLY cracked @notquitewrite.com LL 🥹 - lady getting flung into space? ❌ - guy stealing a lobster and losing a toe? ❌ - Elvis possessing a disco ball? ❌ - a book-loving monk getting shipwrecked with a donkey? ✅

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Sia Morgan @smuttybibliophile.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Knocked out of @writingbattle.bsky.social in round 4 and didn't longlist for @notquitewrite.com so yes, I will be bashing my head into a wall but the worst part might have been @akscotland.bsky.social not liking poutine....

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Chloe Paige @chloepaige.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Pssst @notquitewrite.com! My birthday was *technically* on Monday but I’ll still accept this belated birthday present 🎁 (thank you, thank you, thank you!!!) 🥳🎉

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 28/08/2026

The July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist is here! Congrats to our talented Top 40 authors! Can’t wait to see who takes home that pointy trophy 👀 ☀️ 🌙

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 25/08/2026

Stay tuned for Not Quite Write Prize longlist drop at 12PM this Friday AEST! 🏆

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 21/08/2026

Entry for our *final round for 2026* is 20% off for a limited time. From 23-25 October, the Not Quite Write Prize will challenge you to write a 500-word story in response to our prompts. Prizes include over AU$4,000 plus print publication! More info: notquitewriteprize.com Spread the word!

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 14/08/2026

More flash fiction fun times! This time at Tomaree and Raymond Terrace Libraries for all you NSW Mid North Coast peeps! Full details here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/start-wri... Let us know in the comments if you plan to attend.

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 14/08/2026

Recording our July longlist and shortlist episodes tomorrow 🥳

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 13/08/2026

WE HAVE A SHORTLIST! 🥳 Regulars will know that there's still plenty of work to be done before we can make our announcement (not the least of which being the decision as to who will WIN). Can't wait to reveal the winners and break some hearts!

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Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 12/08/2026

We have our longlist! Still a little wait to go as we determine our shortlist and winner and prepare our announcement.

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