My 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...

Like it's not hot enough today... look what just arrived from Down Under!! Thanks Ed and Amanda. @notquitewrite.com

Please 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...

Our 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?? 😂

Thank you @notquitewrite.com for my Longlist badge! I wasnt expecting this one to make the list so that was a lovely surprise!

Not 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

Just finished listening to the shortlisted and winning stories and my goodness, they're fantastic. Congratulations to the top six. 👏

Its 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

I 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...

Just 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.

My 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...

The 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

Highly recommend this experience. I've done it twice! Only two spot left...

Annnnd 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

Soooo excited for the new format this weekend. Still time to enter if you fancy the chance to win a cash prize and pointy trophy!

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

My 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...

Came 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.social

Had my coaching session with Amanda last night, and it was sooo good! Feeling super pumped. I'd highly recommend it. Thanks Ananda 😊

Can'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 😊

I'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

This 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???

Hands 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

Here 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

I'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/a23906123

Thank 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 🥰

If 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...

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!

Congratulations to the winner and all shortlisted entrants. All fabulous stories, and all are very worthy of their place. ❤️👏🫶 @notquitewrite.com

A reminder for all the visual artists: closes 30 September!

Absolutely thrilled and gobsmacked. Not only did I get TWO shoutouts on the podcast, but I made the bloody longlist!! Thank you @notquitewrite.com - you've made my day!! Congrats to everyone who made the list 😊

I stuck it in! Submited tilo #Fleshfiction @notquitewrite.com

Never felt so weird about sharing a story with my beta reader friends 🍆 🤪 @notquitewrite.com #FLESHfiction

We are almost ready to announce this year's winners of the 1KWHC! You did not make this easy at all. Incredible work from everyone who submitted. Keep an eye on your inbox and on our socials.

Very happy to get my second Elegant Lit Honourable Mention. Even happier that one of my writing group friends made it to the publication! www.elegantliterature.com/magazine/

So... acting all casual about the fact that I'm gonna have a zoom with @akscotland.bsky.social for the October 2025 #notquitewritepodcast.com coaching critique package. And thanks to timezones she'll be having breakfast while I'm passing out drunk on wine. #livingthedream

Another story submitted. Will it be fourth time lucky? At least the pressure was off with this one knowing it won't be roasted on the podcast this time round! Now the countdown is on for the social media teasers @notquitewrite.com

Third honourable mention for my third Writing Battle. One day I'll progress to the next stage 😂 Congrats and good luck to those in the final showdown!

Thrilled to have received an honourable mention in the Ghostly Gardens issue of Elegant Lit. Congratulations to all the winners this month. www.elegantliterature.com/magazine/

Third time named as a Globe Soup micro finalist. Now, to crack the next level! Congratulations to all winners and finalists. www.globesoup.net/bark?fbclid=...

If anyone is local to the area I'd highly recommend this. Still tickets left.

We had great fun chatting all things Not Quite Write with Rabs from the PodVan Podcast (that’s right, he build a podcast studio inside a retro caravan and we recorded by the water!) He still owes us $3 for the Innuen-Dough jar… 😂 Search PodVan on your podcasting app of choice to listen in!

Have you signed up for the July #NotQuiteWritePrize yet? Tickets are 20% cheaper for a limited time. Lock it in now so you'll have an iron clad excuse to write (and win) in July! notquitewriteprize.com

Preparing for the Spring 500 Writing Battle by listening to an old @notquitewrite.com shortlist episode. My seven year old walks in as @akscotland.bsky.social is swearing. He has asked me to make a complaint. Does a social media post count? 😂😂

Impatiently waiting for the @notquitewrite.com judging live commentary. Come on guys, we're ready (yes I know it's the middle of the night there.. still impatient).

Submitted! Can't wait to hear the longlist episode. Not sure I'm so excited about my daredevil episode 😂 Good luck to all participants!

I'm in, anyone else taking part? You can still enter, and there's still plenty of time to craft your entry.

Well done on your April Furious Fiction longlist place @akscotland.bsky.social, and your published place @athena-law.bsky.social! 😊❤️❤️👏👏👏 I was going to rework my Jan NQW entry to submit but didn't have time. I think it might have been too much cringe and unhinged for the world anyway 😂

Just finished the latest @notquitewrite.bsky.social podcast episode. Brilliant as always. I watched Blank Cheque when it first came out, when I was a kid, and I do NOT remember the adult/kid relationship. Must have 'blanked' that part out!

If you missed out on the last session and will be near the Central Coast on 1 June, join Amanda in 'Start Writing Flash Fiction' at Words on the Waves! Hit the link and scroll down to Sunday for details. Proceeds support the fabulous festival program. wordsonthewaves.com.au/writing-up-s...