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Not Quite Write
by Ed & Amanda
Conversations about media, culture and the art of writing.Find links to our contacts and social media at https://notquitewritepodcast.com
Episodes
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Mercy’ by Austin Goff
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Mercy by Austin Goff. This story appeared in the July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Simoon, Not Simon!’ by Mohnam/Kurosh
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Simoon, Not Simon! by Mohnam/Kurosh. This story appeared in the July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Getting in front of Kevin Feige’ by Damian Perry
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Getting in front of Kevin Feige by Damian Perry. This story appeared in the July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Reading the Room’ by Sally Reiser Simon
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Reading the Room by Sally Reiser Simon. This story appeared in the July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Clean Edges, Sweet with Rot’ by J.J. Silkwood
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Clean Edges, Sweet with Rot by J.J. Silkwood. This story appeared in the July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the...
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Winner and Shortlist – July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize
Amanda (Team Yin) and Ed (Team Yang) reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Listen to find out which team emerged victorious, and which author takes home the AU$1,500 first prize and coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy. Read the...
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Longlist – July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize
YIN vs. YANG Amanda (Team Yin) and Ed (Team Yang) reveal the 40 members of the July 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist. Opposites attack in this round's write-off! Whether you reside on the sunny side of the street or the dark side of the moon, this longlist will put that…
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#24 – Confessions of a Poevert
It’s the Entrance of The Niche! At long last, in this special “regular” episode of the Not Quite Write podcast, Ed and Amanda unpack the (Not Quite) Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe. Join us as we delve into Poe’s Single Effect Theory and what it means for flash fiction and short story writers,...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘The Grammar Does the Rest’ by Maria Sol Beker
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of The Grammar Does the Rest by Maria Sol Beker. This story appeared in the April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Amy & Abby Go Day Drinking in the Hunter Valley’ by Lisa Vitale
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Amy & Abby Go Day Drinking in the Hunter Valley by Lisa Vitale. This story appeared in the April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Metamor-fur-sis’ by Andy Blakely Sterling
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Metamor-fur-sis by Andy Blakely Sterling. This story appeared in the April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Vigilante Sh*t (Mia’s Version)’ by Holly Sadowski
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Vigilante Sh*t (Mia's Version) by Holly Sadowski. This story appeared in the April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Rosetta Stone’ by Chloe Paige
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Rosetta Stone by Chloe Paige. This story appeared in the April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective...
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Baredevil Critique – ‘Fork Me, Zaddy’ by Holly Sadowski
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Fork Me, Zaddy by Holly Sadowski. Thanks to our Baredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil...
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Winner and Shortlist – April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize
Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Listen to find out which team emerged victorious, and which author takes home the AU$1,500 first prize and coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy. Read the shortlisted and winning...
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Baredevil Critique – ‘Plant Daddy Dave’ by Zarah Elouis-Ro
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Plant Daddy Dave by Zarah Elouis-Ro. Thanks to our Baredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a…
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Baredevil Critique – ‘Voyeurism and Exhibitionism: HOA Approved’ by Jenny E
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Voyeurism and Exhibitionism: HOA Approved by Jenny E. Thanks to our Baredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat?...
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Longlist – April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize
Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist. It's a dance-off! From glitterballs to back alleys, this longlist episode delivers a full-blown turf war between Team Street and Team Disco. Join us as we break down the judging process and…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘All in God’s Plan’ by Marianna Saran
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of All in God's Plan by Marianna Saran. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the...
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Winners – Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction
The looong tease is over! Join us now for the climax, as we reveal the winners of each erotic fiction category, plus the overall winner of the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction, with all six steamy stories read to completion by your hosts. We hope FLESH Fiction was as good for you as it was...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Thanks Be Given’ by Kenny Penn
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Thanks Be Given by Kenny Penn. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective...
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FLESH Fiction Podium Reveal – ‘Other’ Erotica
Join as we reveal the stories that made the podium in the 'Other' Erotica category of the 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction. We’ll chat with our guest judge, author Elise Scott, and together delve deep into the judging process for this category. Finally, at the end of the episode…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Recycled’ by Ryan Fleming
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Recycled by Ryan Fleming. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective…
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FLESH Fiction Podium Reveal – Literary Erotica
Join as we reveal the stories that made the podium in the Literary Erotica category of the 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction. We’ll chat with our guest judge, author Elise Scott, and together delve deep into the judging process for this category. Finally, at the end of the episode…
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FLESH Fiction Podium Reveal – Kink & Taboo
Join as we reveal the stories that made the podium in the Kink & Taboo category of the 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction. We’ll chat with our guest judge, author Elise Scott, and together delve deep into the judging process for this category. Finally, at the end of the episode, we’ll...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Floccinaucinihilipilification’ by Mohnam/Kurosh
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Floccinaucinihilipilification by Mohnam/Kurosh. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire…
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FLESH Fiction Podium Reveal – Fantasy & Supernatural
Join as we reveal the stories that made the podium in the Fantasy & Supernatural category of the 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction. We’ll chat with our guest judge, author Elise Scott, and together delve deep into the judging process for this category. Finally, at the end of the…
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FLESH Fiction Podium Reveal – Erotic Romance
Join as we reveal the stories that made the podium in the Erotic Romance category of the 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction. We’ll chat with our guest judge, romantic comedy author Julia Boggio, and together delve deep into the judging process for this category. Finally, at the end of…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Whoever Wrote This Hold Music Needs To Pay For Their Sins’ by Elanor Menzel
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Whoever Wrote This Hold Music Needs To Pay For Their Sins by Elanor Menzel. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for…
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FLESH Fiction Podium Reveal – Erotic Comedy
Join as we reveal the stories that made the podium in the Erotic Comedy category of the 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction. We’ll chat with our guest judge, romantic comedy author Jo Lyons, and together delve deep into the judging process for this category. Finally, at the end of the...
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Longlist – Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction
We heard you like it looong . So, allow us to pleasure you aurally for the next three and a half hours, as we delve deep into FLESH Fiction. We'll warm up with some stats from the competition, before checking in on consent with guest Judge, Elise Scott. Then we'll turn up the heat, sharing our...
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Winner and Shortlist – January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize
Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Listen to find out which team emerged victorious, and which author takes home the AU$1,500 first prize and coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy. Read the shortlisted and winning...
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Longlist – January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize
Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist. Our first ever write-off was a true showdown, pitting Team Law (Amanda) against Team Outlaw (Ed). We'll pull back the curtain on the judging process, and shout out the best takes on the...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Third Times the Charm’ by Mohnam/Kurosh
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Third Times the Charm by Mohnam/Kurosh. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”.…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘A Letter on Honor and Dust and the Weight of Grief’ by Alyson Tait
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of A Letter on Honor and Dust and the Weight of Grief by Alyson Tait. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘God Cries Your Name in the Gull’s Wild Flight’ by Linda Atkins
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of God Cries Your Name in the Gull's Wild Flight by Linda Atkins. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Repulsinated’ by Jennifer Lyons-Bell
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Repulsinated by Jennifer Lyons-Bell. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Kissing the Boots Goodbye’ by Pennie Nichols
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Kissing the Boots Goodbye by Pennie Nichols. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”....
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Winner and Shortlist – October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize
Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "Show, don't tell." Who will take home the AU$1,500 first prize and see their name emblazoned on the coveted Not Quite Write Prize…
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Longlist – October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize
Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "Show, don't tell." First, we kick off with a deep dive into competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener questions. We'll shoutout the...
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It’s a write-off! Introducing the new NQW Prize prompt format
Ding-dong, the Anti-Prompt is dead! Ed and Amanda reveal the new Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction prompt format. We'll explain how the new team-based competition structure will work, and reveal the brand-new prizes up for grabs in 2026! Join the conversation now on social media via the…
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#23 – Show Us Your Clips! (100th Episode Celebration)
Somebody call Mathemachicken: the math ain't mathin'! That's right, Ed and Amanda have called it early, prematurely celebrating 100 combined episodes and "bonus" episodes of the Not Quite Write Podcast and Not Quite Write Interviews in "regular" episode #23! We'll start by dredging up the distant...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Hand Over Hand’ by Marina R. M. Lane
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Hand Over Hand by Marina R. M. Lane. This story appeared in the July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks to...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘The Teapot is Haunted’ by Eilish Forwells
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of The Teapot is Haunted by Eilish Forwells. This story appeared in the July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”.…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘The Tapestry of You’ by Natalie Bucsko
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of The Tapestry of You by Natalie Bucsko. This story appeared in the July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks…
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Cleansing Fire’ by Exeter Stevens
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Cleansing Fire by Exeter Stevens. This story appeared in the July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks to our...
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Agent Jackson’s Action Faction’ by MJ McElhaney
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Agent Jackson’s Action Faction by MJ McElhaney. This story appeared in the July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”....
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Winner and Shortlist – July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize
Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "use active voice." Engage in some active listening as we put on our best passive voices to read the Top 6 stories aloud! Who will take home...
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Longlist – July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize
In this bumper episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "use active voice." First, we kick off with a deep dive into competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener…
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#22 – Adolescent Behaviour
What do James Joyce, Adolescence, and 'vajankles' have in common? This episode of the Not Quite Write podcast, of course! In this episode, we fully embrace our own juvenile tendencies as we indulge in some highly literary toilet humour. We also open the mailbag to answer your burning questions…
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