Some Ed & Amanda fan fic has snuck its way into my team's stories. Will it earn a Dishonourable Mention (or more)? NQWP#902145

I'm approaching the halfway mark of reading my team's stories. As always, I'm amazed by the diversity of responses to the prompts. There are a ton of strong contenders for the longlist, but alas, no stand-out 'Favourites' as yet, so I have high hopes for the second half!

Seems several of you are hoping to stand out with some VERY provocative titles this round (NQWP#442435 & #530080, I'm looking at you) 👀

Let's dance! Join me in the Boogie Wonderland. And don't forget to check out the Not Quite Write Community for some dance moves to get you started!

You can't tear me away from the FLESH Fiction editing desk at the moment. These stories are so HOT. 🥵 At this rate, we are on track to drop TWO category episodes next week. 🫦

Well done to this story with a single-word title. You are my first Favourite. #NQWP268074

First story read, and it's an easy Yes for the Longlist. Great title, excellent use of the prompts, especially the Kicker. I'm hoping this is a taste of things to come. #NQWP107612

I'm so excited! A massive welcome to anyone who joins my team (A.K.A. the best team). Can't wait to read your stories!

My final #NotQuiteWritePrize stats for this round of judging: Favourite: 2 Yes: 6 Maybe+: 25 Maybe: 72 Maybe-: 43 No/DQ: 24 Now, we are getting to the pointy end of the stick! Time to pick the longlist!

#NotQuiteWritePrize Story #693719 is Favourite number 2. This one is all about voice and prose, filled with wonderfully original and evocative turns of phrase.

#NotQuiteWritePrize Congratulations, lucky (and very talented) author of #571677! You are my very first outright favourite this round. Masterful use of close third and single effect, well done.

#NotQuiteWritePrize story #560484 with a VERY attention-grabbing title. Will the story deliver?

Speaking of sexy things... To the author of story #523186, I sincerely apologise for reading a COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE meaning into the title of your story! It was, in fact, deeply heartfelt and emotional (and I need to get my mind out of the gutter).

Someone sneakily snuck a FLESH fiction entry into the #NotQuiteWritePrize (and I'm totally fine with it)

Entry 762677- A very uncomfortable response to the burning prompt. It's a yes from me! #NotQuiteWritePrize

It might be a sampling issue, but I feel that there is a definite uptick this round of characters named Ed and Amanda. While it does grab my attention, it also puts me slightly on edge. I think I still have PTSD after the infamous Johnson & Johnson incident! #NotQuiteWritePrize

One batch down: three maybe pluses and no yeses at this stage, but one very suspicious entry that's giving ChatGPT. I'm looking at you, Entry 973499 👀 #NotQuiteWritePrize

Entry 3144 - Only three stories in and already found a creative interpretation of 'passive voice' that never even occurred to me! @NotQuiteWritePrize

It's finally time for me to blow the dust off my social media accounts and join @AKScotland in the vague tweeting fun! Can't wait to get stuck into the judging.

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Let the games begin! #notquitewriteprize #longlist

I seem to be handing out a lot of "Maybe pluses" this round, which speaks to the overall high quality. But that means it's going to be a real battle for the longlist. 2 favourites so far! #notquitewriteprize

After a week of sporadic reading, I am finally able to devote an entire day to judging your #notquitewriteprize entries. One batch in and I'm already seeing some very creative takes on the anti-prompt. This was really a tough one!

My final stats at the end of the first round of judging: Favourite: 4 Yes: 13 Maybe+: 46 With the remaining being maybe or lower. Let the games begin! #NotQuiteWritePrize

Just read favourite #2. And I know for a fact that @akscotland.bsky.social rated this one a maybe. Looking forward to 'agreeing' on the long/shortlist this week 🥊🥊🥊 #NotQuiteWritePrize

I just read my first 'favourite' 👀 #NotQuiteWritePrize

Results after the first 3 batches (including one small batch): Yes 2 Maybe+ 12 Maybe 20 Maybe- 9 No 2 So far there are a lot of stories on the cusp of the long list, but only a few elevating above the pack! #NotQuiteWritePrize

The batch that began with dismemberment... ends with diarrhoea! 😂 #NotQuiteWritePrize

I've finally escaped my tech support cave and started judging your stories! I'm only in the first batch and already characters are threatening dismemberment of private parts. A taste of things to come? #NotQuiteWritePrize