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2:20:30

#21 – [Blank] the Cat

Not Quite Write ·

2025/04/17

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.Join the conversation now on

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44:45

Daredevil Critique – ‘It’s a Fool’s Game’ by Eilish...

Not Quite Write ·

2025/04/11

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.comConnect with us

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1:52:00

Hell Hath No Furry Like a Woman’s P*rn

Not Quite Write ·

2025/04/01

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

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40:00

Daredevil Critique – ‘I Remember’ by Stephanie Hewat...

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2025/03/28

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.comConnect with us

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42:28

Daredevil Critique – ‘Covid ’28 – Case-study...

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2025/03/14

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

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1:05:11

Winner and Shortlist – January 2025 Not Quite Write...

Not Quite Write ·

2025/03/06

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

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25:28

Announcing the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction

Not Quite Write ·

2025/02/13

Entries are now wide open for the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction. The competition is free to enter and calls for erotic stories of no more than 1,500 words written in response to the following theme: “Making the unsexy irresistible.”Find out more at https://notquitewritepodcast.com/fleshfictionJoin the conversation now on social media via the links at notquitewritepodcast.comRegister for the Not Quite Write Prize at notquitewriteprize.com

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1:52:06

#19 – The Next Big Thing

Not Quite Write ·

2025/02/02

Capitalism and art don't mix... unless you're Taylor Swift! We start with a look at Self-publishing (Taylor's Version) following the news that the Pop artist's self-published Eras Tour book sold nearly a million copies in its first week. From there, we explore Ed's hidden agenda to lure more men into the literary world (whether they like it or not!) Finally, in Get Rec'd, Amanda has once again neglected to check herself before she rec'd herself, so we shine an uncomfortable spotlight on her own

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2:12:46

#18 – Can’t Touch That

Not Quite Write ·

2025/01/12

We indulge in a little self-Daredevil action with dramatised readings of Ed and Amanda's own stories and a little one-on-one tough love, before talk turns to the NanoWriMo A.I. controversy and our cancellable thoughts on the matter.In Get Rec'd we turn the microscope on the film, 'May December', and its ties to the true story of convicted pedophile, May Kay Letourneau.Read Ed's showcased Furious Fiction story, 'Who Shat Their Pants?' and check out the picture prompt at

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45:44

Daredevil Critique – ‘What Cassandra Saw’ by Elysia...

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2024/12/31

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of What Cassandra Saw by Elysia Rourke.This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.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.comConnect with us

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42:44

Daredevil Critique – ‘Home Sweet Home’ by Christy...

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2024/12/27

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Home Sweet Home by Christy Hartman.This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.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.comConnect with us

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36:16

Daredevil Critique – ‘Talking Heads: The Tale of...

Not Quite Write ·

2024/12/20

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Talking Heads: The Tale of Johnson & Johnson by Holly Sadowski.This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.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

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37:44

Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘A Non-Consensual Truth’...

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2024/12/13

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘A Non-Consensual Truth' by Sarah Kennedy by Sarah Kennedy.This story appeared in the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “avoid head-hopping”.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

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1:19:51

Bonus: Winner and Shortlist – October 2024 Not Quite...

Not Quite Write ·

2024/11/26

Join us as we reveal the shortlist and winner of the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule "avoid head-hopping."We'll lie-ven up the countdown by reading the shortlisted stories from number six all the way to the top spot.Who will take home the AU$1,000 first prize and see their name emblazoned on the coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy?You can read along and view the shortlist and longlist in full on our website at

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1:38:59

Bonus: Longlist – October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize

Not Quite Write ·

2024/11/19

In this special bonus episode, Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the October 2024 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule "head-hopping."First, we kick off with a deep dive into key 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.It's gonna be lots of fun, and that's no LIE!Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.comRegister

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25:23

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

Not Quite Write ·

2024/09/30

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 listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us

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24:19

Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘Who Do I Have to Speak...

Not Quite Write ·

2024/09/23

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’ fire for the collective benefit of our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at

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1:36:09

#17 – Into the Tingleverse

Not Quite Write ·

2024/09/18

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 statistics from Elle Griffin's viral article, 'No One Buys Books,' and lament the current state of "venture capitalist"

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23:18

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

Not Quite Write ·

2024/09/16

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 listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us

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23:55

Bonus: Daredevil Critique – ‘Thessily and Sylsiff’ by...

Not Quite Write ·

2024/09/09

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 our listeners.Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us

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