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The epic FLESH Fiction CLIMAX has finally come!

Tune in for this audio treat as we read our 6 NSWF category-winning entries! 🥵

We’re so proud of these talented authors and honoured to bring you their work in our very best sexy voices 😍

Enjoy & please spread the word! 💜

The text is mostly writing encircling an old-fashioned polaroid camera. The background is beige. The text: The SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction, Feb 1-May10 2026, 1000 words, 1st prize $2500.

You have exactly something like 42 days to enter. That feels like a portentous number, so we hope it's correct. It probably isn't. Deadline May 10th. You tell us. The SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction in its sixth year. Nearly $5k in the prize pot.
www.smokelong.com/the-smokelon...

It’ll be the cleanest kitchen ever once you’re done!

We prefer the intimacy of in-ear headphones.

Who’s ready to find out the WINNER of FLESH Fiction?

Your Easter long weekend is about to get even more delicious as we release THE GRAND FLESH FICTION FINALE at 12pm Friday Sydney time!

6 category-winning stories for your aural pleasure plus innuendoes galore!

Who can we count on to tune in?

We welcome all bribes on the understanding that, if anything, they just give us more critiquing energy 😈

Well done on honouring your promise not to cry 👏🏻

It's become tradition to release a NQW ep on 1 April, so please enjoy our latest Daredevil episode EARLY!

@kennypenn.com is new to the the NQW Prize, and may be saddened to learn our opinion can't be bought!

Search Not Quite Write Podcast now to hear our *incorruptible* critique of Kenny's story 😈

Happy birthday!

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For a judge, you are very indecisive... 😉

We're here for that!

Just your top 6 then

you know what they say... when life hands you lemons...
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We'll note that one on the board, thanks!

Six spicy stories have hit your feeds so far!

Tell us, which one was YOUR favourite?

First round offers have gone out. There may be further offers pending the outcome of those.

It's time to enjoy another spicy story time as we reveal the second and third-place holders of the 'Other' category for the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction.

So, pop those headphones in and pretend you're working...

It's spice time!

One of us. One of us 🧟‍♀️

The thing about not wearing crocs is that you don’t realise what you’re missing. And then when you try them even once you wonder where they’ve been all your life.

Resistance is futile.

Show em how it’s really done!

Attention Melbournians:

Amanda will be bringing her 'Write Winning Flash Fiction' workshop to you in June!

Let us know in the comments if you're interested, and we'll keep you in the loop as further details becomne available.

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How did you find @quitewriteed.bsky.social’s accent? Convincing? 😂

You're up, Ryan Fleming!

We're excited to present another brave Daredevil. Now, this guy has won Writers' Playground before, but if you think that means we only had nice things to say, you'd be sorely mistaken 😈

Search Not Quite Write Podcast to hear our unfiltered critique of Ryan's story!

Thanks for your lovely feedback!

Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction Participants have 60 hours to submit a 500-word story for a chance to win a share of AU$4,000 in cash prizes. A flash fiction competition with a twist.

Sign up for a coaching package here: notquitewritepodcast.com/prize/#tickets

We're always thrilled when a NQW story finds a forever home🥹 And chuffed to play a small role in getting it there!

If you're wondering why your stories aren't landing, and if you're keen for actionable feedback, sign up for a one-on-one coaching session with Amanda!

Limited April spots remaining 👀