Not Quite Write

Oct 06 2024 31 ep. 69 mins 7
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Conversations about media, culture and the art of writing. Find links to our contacts and social media at https://notquitewritepodcast.com

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Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘Dazzling Diamonds, Heroic Horses and Pink Panties’ by Dez Veares

Oct 06 2024 30 mins  
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Dazzling Diamonds, Heroic Horses and Pink Panties by Dez Veares.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire fo

Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘Roses are Red’ by Vroni Kiefer

Sep 29 2024 25 mins  
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Roses are Red by Vroni Kiefer.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our li

Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘Who Do I Have to Speak to About a Redo on the Prophecy’ by Holly Sadowski

Sep 22 2024 24 mins  
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Who Do I Have to Speak to About a Redo on the Prophecy by Holly Sadowski.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges�

#17 – Into the Tingleverse

Sep 17 2024 96 mins  
In this STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY episode, Ed and Amanda venture into the world of erotic fiction only to be "slammed in the niche" by Chuck Tingle.Ed reveals the seminal event that sparked his interest in spicy fiction, and we ask, what motivates people to read erotica? Does it tickle their fancy or just their funny bone?Keeping it classy, we round out our discussion with a look at the

Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘Best Laid Plans’ by SJ Snyder

Sep 15 2024 23 mins  
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Best Laid Plans by S J Snyder.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of our li

Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘Thessily and Sylsiff’ by Jay Scott

Sep 09 2024 23 mins  
Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Thessily and Sylsiff by Jay Scott.This story appeared in the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid purple prose”.Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges’ fire for the collective benefit of ou

Bonus: Winner and Shortlist – July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize

Aug 29 2024 49 mins  
Join us as we reveal the shortlist and winner of the July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule "avoid purple prose."We'll spice up the countdown by reading the shortlisted stories from No. 6 up to No. 1.Who will steal the show and take home the AU$1,000 first prize and coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy?You can read along and view

Bonus: Longlist – July 2024 Not Quite Write Prize

Aug 22 2024 144 mins  
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 b

#16 – Poor(n) Things

Jul 02 2024 98 mins  
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

Bonus: Shortlist Announcement – Not Quite Write Prize April 2024

May 30 2024 103 mins  
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 l