Amanda
@akscotland.bsky.social
Co-host of the @NQWpodcast and judge of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction.
Writes in the tiny spaces in between.
Writes in the tiny spaces in between.
“It’s 250 words, Michael. How hard could it be?”
Stupidly allowed the former champ to talk me into competing against him in the NYCM 250.
What have I done 😩
@deankoorey.bsky.social
Stupidly allowed the former champ to talk me into competing against him in the NYCM 250.
What have I done 😩
@deankoorey.bsky.social
a man in a kitchen with a netflix logo on the bottom of the screen
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December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“It’s 250 words, Michael. How hard could it be?”
Stupidly allowed the former champ to talk me into competing against him in the NYCM 250.
What have I done 😩
@deankoorey.bsky.social
Stupidly allowed the former champ to talk me into competing against him in the NYCM 250.
What have I done 😩
@deankoorey.bsky.social
Woohoo! This was *such* a fun episode to record. Ed has really outdone himself on these readings so I strongly encourage you all to have a listen!
Huge congrats to our trophy winner. Can't wait for them to find out they won!
Huge congrats to our trophy winner. Can't wait for them to find out they won!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER! 🏆🥳
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
You're ALL in for a real treat as we read our top 6 stories from the October round, plus share what these authors did to earn their place at the pointy end of the list 👀
Search Not Quite Write wherever you get your podcasts to listen now.
December 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Woohoo! This was *such* a fun episode to record. Ed has really outdone himself on these readings so I strongly encourage you all to have a listen!
Huge congrats to our trophy winner. Can't wait for them to find out they won!
Huge congrats to our trophy winner. Can't wait for them to find out they won!
Very excited to have signed up for Twist next year! I've never competed before, so any advice from the veterans will be very welcome!
December 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Very excited to have signed up for Twist next year! I've never competed before, so any advice from the veterans will be very welcome!
Reposted by Amanda
I may have got a little over-excited and opened entries a little early. I'm not going to start reading until Monday, but if you want to send something over the weekend, you are welcome to do so:
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...
November 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I may have got a little over-excited and opened entries a little early. I'm not going to start reading until Monday, but if you want to send something over the weekend, you are welcome to do so:
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...
Who's ready to get their heart broken?
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Who's ready to get their heart broken?
Reposted by Amanda
How good are your loved ones at taking hints?
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
How good are your loved ones at taking hints?
Just finished my first coaching session, and I have to say it was a bloody delight! Sooo much better than communicating through documents.
There are still a few coaching slots open for the next round of the Not Quite Write Prize, so if it interests you, be sure to pop it on your Christmas list!
There are still a few coaching slots open for the next round of the Not Quite Write Prize, so if it interests you, be sure to pop it on your Christmas list!
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Just finished my first coaching session, and I have to say it was a bloody delight! Sooo much better than communicating through documents.
There are still a few coaching slots open for the next round of the Not Quite Write Prize, so if it interests you, be sure to pop it on your Christmas list!
There are still a few coaching slots open for the next round of the Not Quite Write Prize, so if it interests you, be sure to pop it on your Christmas list!
The great irony of ChatGPT's obsession with em dashes is that it's taught me to love them even more. So now I'm using em dashes way more often, even though every time I worry it makes me sound like ChatGPT.
Is this how it starts? The merging of human and machine??
Is this how it starts? The merging of human and machine??
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The great irony of ChatGPT's obsession with em dashes is that it's taught me to love them even more. So now I'm using em dashes way more often, even though every time I worry it makes me sound like ChatGPT.
Is this how it starts? The merging of human and machine??
Is this how it starts? The merging of human and machine??
Today my focus is pulling together what I can of the Best of the Not Quite Write Prize 2025 anthology...
I can't wait to hold it in my hot little hands!
I can't wait to hold it in my hot little hands!
November 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Today my focus is pulling together what I can of the Best of the Not Quite Write Prize 2025 anthology...
I can't wait to hold it in my hot little hands!
I can't wait to hold it in my hot little hands!
It’s far from an epiphany but these days I’m really noticing how it’s the writing of a movie that determines whether it will last the rest of time.
You can have all the budget and talent in the world, but without good writing, forget it!
You can have all the budget and talent in the world, but without good writing, forget it!
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
It’s far from an epiphany but these days I’m really noticing how it’s the writing of a movie that determines whether it will last the rest of time.
You can have all the budget and talent in the world, but without good writing, forget it!
You can have all the budget and talent in the world, but without good writing, forget it!
Speech went well!
“Sadly”, my daughter is surrounded by absolutely epic little girls and her fate still hangs in the balance…
“Sadly”, my daughter is surrounded by absolutely epic little girls and her fate still hangs in the balance…
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Speech went well!
“Sadly”, my daughter is surrounded by absolutely epic little girls and her fate still hangs in the balance…
“Sadly”, my daughter is surrounded by absolutely epic little girls and her fate still hangs in the balance…
My baby is giving a big speech tomorrow in the hopes of being selected for school captain.
She is SUCH a better person than me and totally deserves the honour.
Please send the good vibes!
She is SUCH a better person than me and totally deserves the honour.
Please send the good vibes!
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
My baby is giving a big speech tomorrow in the hopes of being selected for school captain.
She is SUCH a better person than me and totally deserves the honour.
Please send the good vibes!
She is SUCH a better person than me and totally deserves the honour.
Please send the good vibes!
What are ya, chicken?
If you missed out on a January Not Quite Write Prize Daredevil spot, we have great news: a DNF-related Daredevil has just opened up for the current (October) round!
Email [email protected] if you want the spot (AUD$175 or ~US$115)
Be quick. It's first in, first served!
Email [email protected] if you want the spot (AUD$175 or ~US$115)
Be quick. It's first in, first served!
November 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
What are ya, chicken?
At NQW HQ recording the longlist announcement.
It’s currently 31°C outside… it’s giving kerchief.
It’s currently 31°C outside… it’s giving kerchief.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
At NQW HQ recording the longlist announcement.
It’s currently 31°C outside… it’s giving kerchief.
It’s currently 31°C outside… it’s giving kerchief.
We’re recording tonight, so vote now!
It’s Not Quite Write Prize Poll Time! Naturally, footwear was the most commonly used form of “boot” this round. Which of the following do you think came second?
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Booth
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Reboot
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Car boot (trunk)
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Booty call
📊 Show results
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Booth
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Reboot
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Car boot (trunk)
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/ataOYN/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Booty call
📊 Show results
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
We’re recording tonight, so vote now!
I’m so pumped to announce the winner! Better start dusting those trophy shelves, maybe even writing an author bio for the anthology just in case!
✨MANIFEST✨
✨MANIFEST✨
WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆
We've whittled the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction long-longlist to a longlist and the longlist to a shortlist, and we now know who our trophy-winning author is! (Plus the 5 other shortlisted authors who will feature in our 2025 Anthology!)
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We've whittled the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction long-longlist to a longlist and the longlist to a shortlist, and we now know who our trophy-winning author is! (Plus the 5 other shortlisted authors who will feature in our 2025 Anthology!)
1/2
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I’m so pumped to announce the winner! Better start dusting those trophy shelves, maybe even writing an author bio for the anthology just in case!
✨MANIFEST✨
✨MANIFEST✨
I have now officially read my half our FLESH fiction comp entries (plus a few extras).
Some stats below...
Make of them what you will!
Some stats below...
Make of them what you will!
November 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I have now officially read my half our FLESH fiction comp entries (plus a few extras).
Some stats below...
Make of them what you will!
Some stats below...
Make of them what you will!
"This person should write a whole novel - they'd make a killing."
FF#480158
FF#480158
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"This person should write a whole novel - they'd make a killing."
FF#480158
FF#480158
Well, look who finally showed up...
Someone sneakily snuck a FLESH fiction entry into the #NotQuiteWritePrize (and I'm totally fine with it)
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Well, look who finally showed up...
Catching up on some FLESH Fiction reading while I wait for the boys to finish their NQWP judging...
Comments for this 'erotic comedy' piece? "I love pretty much everything about this." FF#429936
It might be yours if your MC REALLY needs to find a girlfriend, but girls REALLY need to steer clear 😬
Comments for this 'erotic comedy' piece? "I love pretty much everything about this." FF#429936
It might be yours if your MC REALLY needs to find a girlfriend, but girls REALLY need to steer clear 😬
November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Catching up on some FLESH Fiction reading while I wait for the boys to finish their NQWP judging...
Comments for this 'erotic comedy' piece? "I love pretty much everything about this." FF#429936
It might be yours if your MC REALLY needs to find a girlfriend, but girls REALLY need to steer clear 😬
Comments for this 'erotic comedy' piece? "I love pretty much everything about this." FF#429936
It might be yours if your MC REALLY needs to find a girlfriend, but girls REALLY need to steer clear 😬
To the author of NQWP#954912, just wanted to say thanks for the Easter Eggs. Hope you didn't have to do anything too wild to procure them...
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
To the author of NQWP#954912, just wanted to say thanks for the Easter Eggs. Hope you didn't have to do anything too wild to procure them...
Team Amanda represent! 😆
Let's make @quitewriteed.bsky.social regret ever knowing me (or is it too late for that??)
Let's make @quitewriteed.bsky.social regret ever knowing me (or is it too late for that??)
We've been hinting for a while, but now the secret is out!
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Team Amanda represent! 😆
Let's make @quitewriteed.bsky.social regret ever knowing me (or is it too late for that??)
Let's make @quitewriteed.bsky.social regret ever knowing me (or is it too late for that??)
Can confirm Nora’s draft artwork for January is 🔥
Meet our 2026 NQW Artist-in-Residence, Nora Tuck!
Many thanks to Camsyn Clair for tackling our 2025 briefs with flair. We look forward to confounding Nora with equally bizarre briefs in 2026!
More information about what's in store is coming right up...
For now, please join us in welcoming Nora!
Many thanks to Camsyn Clair for tackling our 2025 briefs with flair. We look forward to confounding Nora with equally bizarre briefs in 2026!
More information about what's in store is coming right up...
For now, please join us in welcoming Nora!
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Can confirm Nora’s draft artwork for January is 🔥
I have read 172 stories (half), thus completing my first stage of judging for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction.
Some stats for the lovers...
Favourite: 3
Yes: 9
Maybe+: 33
Maybe: 44
Maybe-: 48
No/DQ: 35
Do with that information what you will!
Some stats for the lovers...
Favourite: 3
Yes: 9
Maybe+: 33
Maybe: 44
Maybe-: 48
No/DQ: 35
Do with that information what you will!
November 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I have read 172 stories (half), thus completing my first stage of judging for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction.
Some stats for the lovers...
Favourite: 3
Yes: 9
Maybe+: 33
Maybe: 44
Maybe-: 48
No/DQ: 35
Do with that information what you will!
Some stats for the lovers...
Favourite: 3
Yes: 9
Maybe+: 33
Maybe: 44
Maybe-: 48
No/DQ: 35
Do with that information what you will!
Oof ANOTHER Yes (I told you Batch 8 was magic!) But again... I'm struggling to identify the anti-prompt approach 😱
Here's hoping @quitewriteed.bsky.social or @deankoorey.bsky.social can make a compelling case for these stories, because I would love to showcase them!
NQWP#453867
Here's hoping @quitewriteed.bsky.social or @deankoorey.bsky.social can make a compelling case for these stories, because I would love to showcase them!
NQWP#453867
November 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Oof ANOTHER Yes (I told you Batch 8 was magic!) But again... I'm struggling to identify the anti-prompt approach 😱
Here's hoping @quitewriteed.bsky.social or @deankoorey.bsky.social can make a compelling case for these stories, because I would love to showcase them!
NQWP#453867
Here's hoping @quitewriteed.bsky.social or @deankoorey.bsky.social can make a compelling case for these stories, because I would love to showcase them!
NQWP#453867