A 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 [email protected] 1/2

We're kindling a new flash fiction writing contest, with unique prompts to spark your creativity. Join us on January 30?

A beautiful end to 2025!

The Cold Burns by Anne Wilkins clarkesworldmagazine.com/wilkins_12_25/ Big, big news!!! It's here! My sci-fi story, "The Cold Burns" is out in Clarkesworld. This is a dream come true for me. I hope you enjoy reading it!☺️ @clarkesworldmagazine.com

I am happy to share that I received an Honourable Mention in the latest issue of Elegant Literature, “Charmed and Chained.” If you’d like to check out the full issue, you can read it here: www.elegantliterature.com/magazine/

I am proud to have a story published with Rat Bag. Awesome team to work with, and I would recommend them to any author.

Freya swore she wasn’t rhyming this year. I, however, had other plans. @freyaking.bsky.social

My story "Bubbe's Last Kugel" is out today! It took 13th in @tldrpress.bsky.social's Word Herd contest, and was published as part of this anthology. All proceeds go to support Trans Lifeline, so I have no qualms in telling you to go buy it (at least once, maybe a few times)!

Somehow snagged a Runner-Up in @writingbattle.bsky.social this round. Apparently judges love chaos, which is lucky because that’s all I know. 🥈

Ding 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!

Pleased to have earned my first Honourable Mention with @elegantliterature.bsky.social this month! “Timeless Terrors” was a fantastic theme, and I really loved the story I wrote for it. Read the Magazine here: www.elegantliterature.com/magazine/

Daredevil wine will be required.

I'm thrilled with the results of Furious Fiction this month. Some much-needed external validation. Funny thing is, I entered as a break, trying not to stress over every word. There’s a lesson in there somewhere, one I’ll probably fail to learn. www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/furious...

Up for a scary writing challenge? Join me in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social Scary Story Challenge on October 31st! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/scary

A mad few days. Sanity held together by wine, gin, and the unholy alliance of good friends. But it’s in. The chaos has been summoned. Bring snacks. And maybe a priest. 😈🍷🛐 @notquitewrite.com

Okay, I loved my daredevil experience and I will be back for more. @notquitewrite.bsky.social

Listen Amanda. There is always time for tea 🤣 @notquitewrite.bsky.social @akscotland.bsky.social

Ready to test my writing skills in the Twisted Teams challenge "Twisted Teams 1"! Looking forward to the creative prompts and team collaboration. Any other writers joining me? twistedtournament.com/homepageteams #TwistInTaleContest #writingcontest

Twisted Tourney Round 1 results are out! Check the Results tab for the top thirty leaderboards and your results and feedback 🥳

I don't write comedy so I was THRILLED with this. Honestly such a high after a few lows. #goblins #contestgoblin #writingbattle

Didn't make the LL for the first NQW prize of 2025. Congratulations to everyone who did. Can't wait to get roasted on the daredevil episode! @notquitewrite.bsky.social

Round 1 is underway! Check the site for your prompts, good luck everyone ✍️

Our not-so-little👀 friend here would like to reveal.... The Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction logo! What’s that? You’re not satisfied with “just” a logo? You want MORE? All in good time, our little eager beavers, all in good time… #FLESHFiction #eroticfiction #erotica

Current mood. Shudder made me do it. #shudder #comforthorror

This is a great contest!

Another one for the #CentralCoast locals… Pop over to BOOK FACE at Erina Fair to visit (and buy!) our #NotQuiteWritePrize book baby! Congrats to our 30 authors whose work is now available in a bricks and mortar store 🥂 (And watch for a little cameo by @laracaingray.bsky.social 👀)

Just bloomin' write something! ✍️ Another fab episode.

I'll be honest. I love these little nuggets of gold.

She's mine, and you can't have her back! Either way, she's in! @notquitewrite.bsky.social #notquitewriteprize #ineedadrink

You can't take Betty Bottle from me! @notquitewrite.bsky.social #notquitewriteprize #writing #promptpanic

I have a draft. It might be garbage. I might go back under my duvet. @akscotland.bsky.social

Beyond thrilled to have placed first in this round. I look forward to R2 and I'm hoping lightning strikes twice!

Sent a copy of the #NotQuiteWrite Anthology to my niece (parental digression was strongly advised) She wants to be an author, if fact she is already published with her book 'Kindness'. Only took me 31 years to catch up. @notquitewrite.bsky.social

I'm very happy with this!

A delightful surprise.

If you’re a #FlashFiction lover, you won’t want to miss this latest episode of the #NotQuiteWrite podcast in which we announce the WINNER of our October comp and read the Top 6 stories for your listening pleasure. Settle in for story time and listen now: podfollow.com/1651133578

2024 has been a long year, I started writing as a way to deal with it all. I can't quite believe I am finishing up with a shortlist placing for the #NotQuiteWritePrize

If you’ve only just discovered Not Quite Write, check out our most recent podcast episode where we deep dive into the October #NotQuiteWritePrize for #FlashFiction and dish behind-the-scenes dirt on the judging process. Writers, we love newbies so why not join us for the January round! Links in 🧵

Absolutely chuffed to bits to be longlisted for the #NotQuiteWritePrize @notquitewrite.bsky.social