Not Quite Write

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule "avoid purple prose. " First, we kick off with a deep dive into key competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener questions and turn the spotlight on common flash fiction tropes. We'll shoutout the best takes on t...

Ed and Amanda are confronted with Frankenstein's P*rnstar as we grapple with the Oscar-winning movie 'Poor Things'. Is it a feminist masterpiece, or is it simply yet another vehicle for the male gaze? We also tackle book-to-film adaptations and why book lovers sometimes struggle to appreciate the onscreen version of their beloved novels. Plus, Amanda shares why she doesn't want a bar of Timothée's...

In this special bonus episode, join Ed and Amanda as they "pick the WINNER" of the April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction! We'll start by showcasing a couple of our brave daredevils, then count down with us as we read the 6 shortlisted entries all the way up to the number one spot. Who will take home the AU$1,000 first prize? You can read along and view the shortlist and longlist in fu...

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the April 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist! First, we'll cover all the stats from the comp and shout-out some standout entries. We'll also answer your questions about what goes on behind the scenes of a flash fiction competition. We'll do a deep-dive on the prompts and showcase the work of some of our brave...

"Off with his head!" Lewis Carroll has been cancelled! Ed and Amanda chase the White Rabbit down a tunnel of less-than “Wonder-ful” allegations, before turning the looking glass towards his poetry. And from the oldest literary genre to the newest, we grapple with the news that a 5% ChatGPT-generated novel won a prestigious literary prize. For more information about the 'Writing trauma without trau...

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the shortlist and WINNER of the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction! Count down with us as we read the 6 shortlisted stories all the way up to the number one spot. Someone will be taking home $1,000. Will it be YOU? You can read along and view the shortlist and longlist in full on our website Connect with us at  https://notquitew...

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist! We'll share interesting stats about the competition and shout out some of our favourite takes on the prompts. Along the way, we'll offer plenty of advice about what to do to win the competition (and what not to do!) before dishing out some tough love to our dared...

You are cordially invited to attend a Not Quite Write dinner party, and short stories are on the menu! Gather ‘round the table as we feast upon James Joyce’s ‘The Dead’, served with a generous side of religion, politics, past loves, and Joycean epiphanies. Plus, with the January 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction almost at hand, your judges serve up their advice for how to claim the cash...

Oh no, Amanda forgot to check herself before she rec'd herself! Listen in as Ed roasts her teenage Hanson fanfic, 'High Doses of Obsession'. Is Amanda as aloof as she claims, or is she still sweating on the chance to join (Eye)saac in "meatspace"? Plus, find out why all writers should, like,  totally  take a leaf out of every teenage girl's book. Read ' High Doses of Obsession...

Diaries don't get much attention these days, Anne Frankly, we're not happy about it! In this episode we delve into the pros and cons of epistolary novels and unlock the mysteries of ‘ Piranesi ’ by Susanna Clarke. Plus, Amanda exposes her own ancient secrets when she hands over the keys to her childhood diaries. Has she evolved since age twelve? And what the hell is a 'Snust?' Connect with us at ...

We venture out into the wily, windy moors to find out what makes the bad guys tick. Is Heathcliff the quintessential incel? Did he pull a Ted Bundy, or was it all one big “mist” opportunity? Plus, Amanda opens up about her own writing flaws, and "Doctor Ed" prescribes a very bitter pill. Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at  https://notquitew...

Join intrepid hosts Ed and Amanda as they traverse the rocky terrain of critique in a quest to uncover the delicate balance that sustains the giving and receiving of critical feedback. As the expedition unfolds, they’ll venture further into the heart of the jungle and encounter the rarest of creatures: a Get Rec'd submission they both enjoyed. Will our heroes make it through the desolate wasteland...

In this episode we reveal the shortlist and WINNER of the 2023 #NotQuiteWritePrize for Flash Fiction. Plus, there’ll be shits and giggles as Ed and Amanda read the top entries for your listening pleasure. You can read along and view the shortlist and longlist in full on our official announcement page . Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize a...

Ed and Amanda reveal the 60 members of the inaugural #NotQuiteWritePrize Longlist! … But not before delving deep into the judging process and the lessons they learned from your 678 entries. Strap in for a detailed behind-the-scenes experience like no other. Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at  https://notquitewriteprize.com

In this episode, we take a slight “detour” into the world of Mom Rock to find out what fiction writers can learn from the songwriting greats. In Get Rec’d, Amanda lays bare her greatest lyrical love, the Barenaked Ladies , only to be eviscerated by Ed’s scathing response. Turns out although people don’t usually complain when you bring cheese… they will if the crackers start rapping. Connect with u...

It’s Not Quite an Episode! If you’re entering the #NotQuiteWritePrize you won’t want to miss this one, as we lift the veil on the competition judging process. By the end you’ll decide: are our judging preferences as transparent as glass, or as clear as mud? Plus, we share a snippet from our interview with the Two Lit Chicks . Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next...

Join Ed and Amanda on a podyssey of epic proportions as we dive into The Whale. Was the film really fatphobic? And what does that mean for writers? And together we’ll celebrate the launch of the #NotQuiteWritePrize by advertently averting adverbs. Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at  https://notquitewriteprize.com

It’s a write-off! Winning strategies for flash and microfiction competitions and how writing prompts can either spark inspiration or spontaneously combust it. In Get Rec’d, the Grass is Greener , but the competition is anything but healthy. Plus, we officially launch the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction ! Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Pr...

It’s an existential crisis up in here! With the Oscars just around the corner, Ed and Amanda take a deep dive into Everything Everywhere All at Once. They tiptoe around the deadly sin of plagiarism, and Amanda burns bridges with celebrity authors. Plus Ed has a surprise for Amanda that leaves her extremely sensitive… and borderline traumatised. Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Registe...

Let’s chat about ChatGPT: how writers can use AI for good and evil. Plus, we’ll look at the cautionary tale ‘JR’ by William Gaddis and explore the pitfalls of originality for originality's sake. Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at  https://notquitewriteprize.com

Seeing is believing… but if you’re seeing a giant rabbit, it might be time to cut back on the martinis! Ed and Amanda talk nostalgia in books, films and TV, and Ed reveals the formula for becoming a case-hardened wowser. Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at  https://notquitewriteprize.com

How much knowledge is enough to be dangerous? Ed and Amanda talk “How to write” books, and let’s just say… things get a little “tense”… Also, this round’s ‘Get Rec’d’ proves that if you love the warm feeling of being set on fire, you’ll love Synecdoche, New York Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at  https://notquitewriteprize.com

In this episode we talk reboots, remakes, sequels, prequels and revivals - it’ll be enough to make your head spin-off into a new narrative arc! Plus, Ed reveals what the boys thought about The Baby-Sitters Club back in the day. Join us on our journey, and watch next episode's Get Rec'd recommendation: Synecdoche, New York Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quit...

Why Brad Pitt couldn’t save Bullet Train. And, did Hemingway really tell us to “Write what you know”? Plus, Ed is forced to ponder the eternal question: “Which Babysitters Club member are you?” Connect with us at  https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at  https://notquitewriteprize.com

Hosted by Ed and Amanda, the Not Quite Write podcast explores the intricacies of fiction writing, media and current events from a writer’s perspective. Four times a year, the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction challenges writers from around the world to break a specific “rule” of writing while still telling a great story. Participants have 60 hours to submit a 500-word story for a chance to w...