Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 16hSooo happy for my buddies in 1st and 3rd, and proud to have beta read for them. While I didnt place, or match the HM from last time, I'm pleased with my 'techy-rotica' mention. I fully blame @notquitewrite.com for that story. Since Flesh Fiction I've mostly been writing porn! 😬🌶 260
Reposted by Sarah KAmanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026If you draw fun and pretty things, come and join our team! 051
Reposted by Sarah KNot Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 20/09/2026Central 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 082
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026It's almost time... Love being in a writing community because I know so many names from the longlist! Good luck everyone, sending shortlist vibes your way. 030
Reposted by Sarah KMidnight Writers @midnightwriters.bsky.social · 29/08/2026🌙 Only ONE WEEK to go! The Midnight Magazine call for September opens in one week, and this one is shaping up to be a deliciously dark and twisted ride. Early entry tickets are available now: midnight-writers.com/midnight-mag... 051
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Thank 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 5231
Reposted by Sarah KNot Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 21/08/2026Entry 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! 2156
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Yet again, parenting in the pub (tablets with headphones are a mum's best friend) and find a barman who is interested in writing comps, and yet again I'm shamelessly promoting @notquitewrite.com 030
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Submitted my entry to @whimsyfiction.bsky.social Good luck to everyone who entered. Looking forward to reading all the whimsy!! 1111
Reposted by Sarah KThe Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 29/07/2026The Bridport Prize 2026 Shortlists are here! The Short Story, Poetry and Flash Fiction shortlists are now live. Congratulations to every writer whose work has been shortlisted – an incredible achievement. 📖 View the shortlisted titles: buff.ly/w2x0BDV 0198
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 26/07/2026It's Yin and it's in, with hours to spare! No doubt I'll find plenty I would change after it's too late, but at least it's (Y)in. #TeamAmanda for the Yin... I mean win! @notquitewrite.com @akscotland.bsky.social @quitewriteed.bsky.social 1140
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026So happy to get an honourable mention. And there are so many familiar names in the list of winners! Well done to everyone who took part, and congrats to the winners. Looking forward to reading your stories 🥰 250
Reposted by Sarah KMidnight Writers @midnightwriters.bsky.social · 24/07/2026MIDNIGHT MACABRE IS UP! Read it here: midnight-writers.com#midnight-mag... Congrats to all the winners! The standard of entries was so, so high, so if you didn't make it this time, you were (joint) 26th for sure 😉 2102
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026How to prepare for a comp before the promprs drop? Reading past winners and shortlisters! Should get a couple in while the kids are distracted by food! Plant in the background for anyone who likes that sort of thing 😉 @notquitewrite.com #flashfiction 150
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Chatting to the young bar man at our local as I order the drinks, casually recruiting him to NQW! Although, he already knows about it and has started the podcast, but I'm still going to take the credit. Working on him for July! @notquitewrite.com 120
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 27/05/2026My interview is out in WOW, for coming in the top ten of their flash fiction competition with I Need This Like I Need a Head in the Hole, which was originally written for Not Quite Write, where it longlisted. @notquitewrite.com www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cvw...facebook.comFacebook 2141
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Like it's not hot enough today... look what just arrived from Down Under!! Thanks Ed and Amanda. @notquitewrite.com 1121
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Please can my writing friends vote for my boy? A warhammer painting comp with a rust and weathered metal theme. Link and image below. He's only 8 and I'm so proud 🥰 Vote by liking his photo. 2nd image on the link. Its his local Warhammer Loughborough store. www.facebook.com/share/p/1fTx... 010
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Our eldest is really music. Some of his tastes are Beatles, AC/DC, Manic Street Preachers, Michael Jackson, George Ezra, Rick Astley (loves to Rick Roll people), Bon Jovi, Backstreet Boys, PJ and Duncan. @akscotland.bsky.social - I've heard you talk about music. Can you guess my influence?? 😂 220
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Thank you @notquitewrite.com for my Longlist badge! I wasnt expecting this one to make the list so that was a lovely surprise! 2130
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Not super thrilled with what I wrote, but at least I got something in! And it's twice in a row now for #TeamAmanda @notquitewrite.com 080
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Just finished listening to the shortlisted and winning stories and my goodness, they're fantastic. Congratulations to the top six. 👏 140
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Its arrived... and its signed! Thanks for the lovely message Ed and Amanda, and for bookmarking my name on the longlist page 😊 Looking forward to reading all these fabulous stories in print form! @notquitewrite.com 280
Reposted by Sarah KAmanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 19/02/2026I wrote this article for our friends at Adult Match Maker, who generously sponsored FLESH Fiction. If you’re interested in writing erotica, I highly recommend checking out the article, then sneaking into the Erotic Fiction section for some inspiration 👀 www.adultmatchmaker.com.au/blog/1265/tu...adultmatchmaker.com.auTurn Up the Heat: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Sizzling EroticaErotica can leave you biting your lip and eagerly turning pages or it can fizzle. After reading 500 entries in the NQW Flesh Fiction competition Amanda shares how to write erotica that truly 092
Reposted by Sarah KNot Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 22/02/2026Just a reminder that the discounted early bird entry fee for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction ends this Saturday! If you haven’t already signed up for the April comp, you might want to get on that. We also have a small number of sponsored places available for writers on low income. 182
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 13/02/2026My story made the WOW (Women On Writing) top ten for the fall flash fiction contest. Thanks @akscotland.bsky.social and @quitewriteed.bsky.social for the awesome @notquitewrite.com prompts that inspired this story 😊 Read the story here: wow-womenonwriting.com/118-FE1-Fall...wow-womenonwriting.com 491
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 11/02/2026The January round was so much fun. Loved the new format. I went #TeamAmanda - which team will I choose in April? I'll let the prompts decide. Plenty of time to sign up if you haven't already. This is my absolute fave writing comp and podcast. #flashfiction 120
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Highly recommend this experience. I've done it twice! Only two spot left... 050
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Annnnd done. Loved the new format and whatever happens, I had so much fun writing this one. Thanks @quitewriteed.bsky.social and @akscotland.bsky.social for another killer set of prompts. @notquitewrite.com #flashfiction #writingcompetition #TeamAmanda 390
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Soooo excited for the new format this weekend. Still time to enter if you fancy the chance to win a cash prize and pointy trophy! 010
Reposted by Sarah KNot Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 15/01/2026A VERY generous benefactor has donated entries to the upcoming Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction to support writers on low income! If you've always wanted to enter but struggled to find the means to do so, please email us at contact@notquitewrite.com 1/2 12714
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025My friend wrote a book about her experience of surviving a stroke at 28 years old. It's such a compelling read. And if you work in healthcare, it's a valuable insight into how it feels from the patient perspective. www.amindblownbook.com/new-page www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Blown-W...amindblownbook.comAbout the book — A Mind Blown 000
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Came joint 3rd in my group in round 2 of the Nov 2025 TT. And some lovely Twisted Tournament trophies for the round too! 🎉 5x Most Original Take 💫 2x Best Title 📖 2x Most Tension ⚡ twistedtournament.com @twistinthetale.bsky.socialtwistedtournament.comTwisted TournamentWelcome to Twisted Tournament - A Peer Judged Writing Competition with a Twist 020
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Had my coaching session with Amanda last night, and it was sooo good! Feeling super pumped. I'd highly recommend it. Thanks Ananda 😊 270
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Can't believe I've Longlisted again! And a shout out on the podcast too. Ed, your misinterpretation of my title is most definitely forgiven 😂 And I've got my coaching zoom with Amanda later! What a day 😊 150
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 08/11/2025I've just secured my annual pass for @notquitewrite.com. Excited for the new format! Bring on 2026. First though, we've got the Oct results to come. #flashfiction 120
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 07/11/2025This sounds like a fab new structure, and again, it's something fresh and original, unlike any other writing comp. I'm excited for the January round... but which team will I choose??? 130
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Hands up if you're waiting for Schrodinger's tweets - that are both completely about you and not at all about you. Come on guys, it's like you've got lives and kids or something??? @notquitewrite.com @akscotland.bsky.social @quitewriteed.bsky.social @deankoorey.bsky.social 3110
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Here we go again... Last round I got longlisted, a few podcast shoutouts, & even a complimentary cryptic tweet! This time? Who knows!! Whatever the result, I had fun writing! @notquitewrite.com @akscotland.bsky.social @quitewriteed.bsky.social @deankoorey.bsky.social #notquitewrite #flashfiction 1110
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 07/10/2025I'm sharing this to help a friend from the @writingbattle.bsky.social community. If you're able to donate, any contributions will be most gratefully received. gofund.me/a23906123gofund.meDonate to Please Help Chris Fulwell & Family, organized by Chris FulwellHi, My name is Chris. I live in Oxfordshire in the UK. I am in an extremely chal… Chris Fulwell needs your support for Please Help Chris Fulwell & Family 010
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Thank you @akscotland.bsky.social and @quitewriteed.bsky.social for such a detailed, supportive, honest, and super helpful critique. I've learned so much from you guys since I started entering the @notquitewrite.com prize. Love being part of the NQW community 🥰 140
Reposted by Sarah KAmanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2025If you’re in driving distance of the Central Coast, join me for one or both of these lively in-person workshops! It’s ridiculously cheap ($8??? Thank you Central Coast Council! 🙏🏻) Let me know if I will see you there! libraries.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/whats-on?tit... 374
Reposted by Sarah KNot Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 03/09/2025Ding dong the Anti-Prompt is (nearly) dead! Join us in making NQW history as we farewell our favourite troublemaker 😪 AU$4,000 prizes on offer plus this year's last chance at a place in our 2025 anthology. Sign-up now and tag your writing crew. This is gonna be a flash fiction comp to remember! 1226
Sarah K @svkenn.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Congratulations to the winner and all shortlisted entrants. All fabulous stories, and all are very worthy of their place. ❤️👏🫶 @notquitewrite.com 020
Reposted by Sarah KNot Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 02/09/2025A reminder for all the visual artists: closes 30 September! 012
