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 middle grade adventure story, 'Go Big or Go Home'.Read the New York Times article 'The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone' at https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/opinion/men-fiction-novels.htmlJoin the conversation now on social media via the links at notquitewritepodcast.com
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#18 – Can’t Touch That
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 https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/furious-fiction-september-2024-story-showcase/
Search for the 'What the Heck is going on with NaNoWriMo?' episode of 'Write Your Damn Novel' on your preferred podcast platform.
Watch the fascinating 7 News Spotlight Interview with Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mowKsGWuW4Join the conversation now on social media via the links at notquitewritepodcast.com
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Daredevil Critique – ‘What Cassandra Saw’ by Elysia Rourke
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 at https://notquitewrite.com
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Home Sweet Home’ by Christy Hartman
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 at https://notquitewrite.com
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Daredevil Critique – ‘Talking Heads: The Tale of Johnson & Johnson’ by Holly Sadowski
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 notquitewriteprize.comConnect with us at https://notquitewrite.com
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