Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the April 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "Kill your darlings."

Sit back and enjoy as we read the 6 shortlisted stories that got the SEAL of approval to feature in our annual print anthology!

Who will take home the AU$1,500 first prize and see their name emblazoned on the coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy?

Read the shortlisted and winning stories on our website. https://notquitewritepodcast.com/results-of-the-april-2025-not-quite-write-prize-for-flash-fiction/

Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the April 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "Kill your darlings."

First, we kick off with a deep dive into competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener questions. We'll shoutout the best takes on the prompts, and some of our favourite titles and lines.

So WIPE those schedules and settle in for another looooonglist episode!

Learn about the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology

Blake Snyder told writers to 'Save the Cat,' but is this advice credible, or was Blake Snyder just a talented salesman? In Get Rec'd, Ed and Amanda examine his 1994 kid's film, 'Blank Check,' for the answer.

For the flash enthusiasts, we also delve into how Blake Snyder's screenwriting advice can be applied to the short fiction format.

Also in this episode, we touch on the line between plagiarism and homage, and deliver an important update for Not Quite Prize entrants.

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Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of It’s a Fool’s Game by Eilish Forwells.

This story appeared in the January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “write what you know”.

Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.

Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com

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Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Say the Words by S.A. Braden.

This story appeared in the January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “write what you know”.

Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.

Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com

Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com

It’s hot (and a little unhinged) in herre this episode, as Ed and Amanda plumb the depths of Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace.

But first: Monster Sex! Why does this billion-dollar industry have the women screaming “More!”?

For the flash fiction enthusiasts, we’ll unpack genre fiction and why it’s hard to pull off in 500 words.

Plus, stick around after the credits for a behind-the-scenes taste of the cancellable conversation that usually makes the cutting room floor. It'll even have Nelly singing, "Good gracious!"

Check out Garth Marenghi's best moments on YouTube

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Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of I Remember by Stephanie Hewat Simmonds.

This story appeared in the January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “write what you know”.

Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.

Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com

Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Jesus, et al. Hereby Demand Ms. Paula Green to Cease and Desist All Invocations of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and “Big Daddy God” by Holly Sadowski.

This story appeared in the January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “write what you know”.

Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.

Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com

Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Covid ’28 – Case-study (LS0977/B) – The impact of The Open Door programme on infected females displaying hysteria by Dez Veares.

This story appeared in the January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “write what you know”.

Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.

Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com

Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com

Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and winner of the January 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "Write what you know."

Sit back and enjoy as we read the 6 a-door-able shortlisted stories that will feature in our annual print anthology.

Who will take home the AU$1,500 first prize and see their name emblazoned on the coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy?

You can read the shortlisted and winning stories on our website, at https://notquitewritepodcast.com/results-of-the-january-2025-not-quite-write-prize-for-flash-fiction/

Learn about the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology