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/

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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 Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com Enter the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction at https://notquitewritepodcast.com/fleshfiction/

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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