Saved as Draft

Bradley Ramsey

Saved as Draft is a weekly writing podcast hosted by author Bradley Ramsey! Tune in for updates on current projects, shoutouts for fellow writers, writing tips, comedy sketches, and more! bradleyramsey.substack.com

  1. Saved as Draft Episode 52: Writing Warfare

    2D AGO

    Saved as Draft Episode 52: Writing Warfare

    Hello, and welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, my featured guest is Tom Schecter, author of THE SHIELDBREAKER SAGA. The interview begins at 55:46 if you’d like to skip straight to it! Here are some links to get you acquainted with Tom’s work: * Start Here * Fiction Is Culture Presents: THE DAUGHTERS OF VEI Community Spotlight This week’s community spotlight is the wonderful Asteria Geisterblum, who had a birthday this past week. Shout out to KJ Harlow and Happy Nielsen for organizing the wonderful birthday posts, which you can check out here and here. Wandering Prompt Winner Last week’s Wandering Prompt winner was Mariah K. Porter with her story My Son the Beast. The Tendrils of the Cosmic Piper by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist was our runner-up. Indie Release Radar, Powered by BookStack * Little Wolf by Adik Graves * Frost and Iron by Edale Lane * Perfect Strangers by J. Rhys Weekly Shout Outs * The Notebook of Moriah Bend by lokikone * The Phantom of Nibelheim Act I by J. Alleyn Winchester * Chocolate Truffle Surprise by imarkanx || istvan markan 🍁 * Gone Viral, Send Help by Sarah * Poetic Melancholy by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Bradley Ramsey Presents…. by Verdant Butterfly Power up Prompt Stories * The Lightkeeper of a Bloody Heart by Dblkrose of BSP * For Now by Wendy Russell * Keeping the Light by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Siren’s Lighthouse by Mercedes de Santiago * Crescent and Cross by Nicholaus Bairley * Emotional Codeine: Infernis by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist * The Altar of Blackrock by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * The Light by J.M. Gooding * Angel’s Envy by Mina Howell * Sanguis Memorans by Mariah K. Porter * Between Worlds by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Salt and Rust by Elizabeth Hagenlocher * The Case of the Haunted Lighthouse by Robert C. Worstell * Pharus Mortuorum by Matthew E Meurer * The Lighthouse by Jada Halliday * The Mercy of Refusal by Connor Mancuso * The Keeper Counts by Abhishek Banerjee * Memory is the Lock by Daniel Coates Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 54m

  2. 5D AGO

    The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Nine

    Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Nine. The series will return in March 2026. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    12 min
  3. Saved as Draft Episode 51: Vulnerability in our Writing

    JAN 10

    Saved as Draft Episode 51: Vulnerability in our Writing

    Hello and welcome to episode 51 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, our community spotlight was on J. Alleyn Winchester so be sure to check out all the amazing work he’s doing, including his Hearth of a Writer Podcast, and his paid tier options! My guest this week on the show is A.M. Bowman, and trust me when I say it’s one of the best interviews yet. His work that spans across fiction and non-fiction is truly special, and his perspectives on important topics like male vulnerability are extremely insightful. Be sure to subscribe to his new publication, Beneath the Armor, as well, so you never miss any of his new non-fiction pieces. Weekly Shout Outs * I was a Man Once VI - Love by Possim Kingdom * Effigy by PancakeSushi * Best Offer by M. Majeris * Sausagefest by J.M. Gooding * The Call of Lazarus by Coral Evermore Wandering Prompt Winners Our grand prize winner this week was Connor Mancuso with What the Water Keeps. Our runner-up submissions was also fantastic, and it is In a Single Moment by Verdant Butterfly. Be sure to check out both, they are amazing entries. Indie Release Radar (Powered by BookStack) * The Perfect Assist by Jillian Arly * When Death Gives You Lemons by Alice G. Brooks * Sugar and Scars by Kalindi Kri Power up Prompt Stories A huge thank you to Connor Mancuso for helping write this week’s Power up Prompt, and for reviewing the majority of the stories this week as well! * Thirty-Four Times She Came Back by Luna Asli Kolcu * Alder Hallow by Luna Asli Kolcu * Quick Hand by Ed the Editor * A Clean Start by Gregory Blair * Bradley Ramsey and Connor Mancuso Made Me Write Cosmic Horror by J.M. Gooding * Power Denied/Poem by Suparna Chakraborti * The Pedagogue of Recurring Hours by Abhishek Banerjee * Containment by Marius Creed * First by Mariah K. Porter * Seams, Seen by Connor Mancuso * The Wish by Nicholaus Bairley * Cloudy-Eyed Curse by Mina Howell * Walkaway Blues - The Vault by Robert C. Worstell * The Tear by Daniel Coates * The Surveyor by lokikone * Over the Precipice by Richard Loader Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    2h 7m

  4. JAN 8

    The Order of The Pawn: Chapter Eight

    Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Eight. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    20 min
  5. Saved as Draft Episode 50: Writing Goals in 2026

    JAN 2

    Saved as Draft Episode 50: Writing Goals in 2026

    Welcome to episode 50 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I welcome Maryellen Brady 💗📚 to the show for her first-ever interview! This week’s community spotlight is also Connor Mancuso! As I mentioned, Connor recently launched a Kickstarter for his upcoming novel. Click below to check it out and contribute: BookStack Indie Radar A huge thank you to BookStack and Hazel for helping get the word out about new indie releases. Here’s links to the stories from this episode: * Bludeye Beach by Eliwood S. Gheist * Heart Scars by Cal Bowen * The Libra Legacy by Willa Hollis Wandering Prompt Winner This past week’s prompt winner was Connor Mancuso! You can check out his winning story Component Tested right here. Weekly Shout Outs * The Great Exchange by Asterion * The Light Traveler’s Child by Muirae D Kenney * The Aswang - The Neighbor with the Upside-Down Eyes by The Blasphemous Herald * The (Mostly) True Adventures of Harold the Christmas Mouse by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Curse of the Scottish Play by Judith Klinger Power up Prompt #23 Stories Don’t forget that these stories are eligible for a review in DREAD Reviews by Derek James Kritzberg! Also, a huge thank you to Luna Asli Kolcu for helping with the shout outs for this week’s Power up Prompt entries. * Three Tongues by Nicholaus Bairley * Taking Measure by Jenifer Jorgenson * Silver and Ash at Red Hollow by Terrifying Tales * Wanted… by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Ledger by J.M. Gooding * Under Another Name by Wendy Russell * Out Here, Justice Eats First by Connor Mancuso * The Courthouse at Witness Stand by lokikone * The Mile He Didn’t Take by BentButTrue * The Last Law by Abhishek Banerjee * The Ballad of Enoch The Endless by Richard Loader * The Exile by Suparna Chakraborti * HOUNDS OF EDEN by Clara MacGauffin * Perdido SecOf: the case of Trainur Salaimort by Mercedes de Santiago * The western End of Mars by j̵o̷h̴a̶n̸n̸a̵ Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 36m
  6. Saved as Draft Episode 49: 2025 Holiday Special!

    12/27/2025

    Saved as Draft Episode 49: 2025 Holiday Special!

    Hello and welcome to episode 49 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Tamsin G. for joining me on this week’s episode. Thank you as well, to her, and everyone involved with the recent release of The First Indulgence: A Tasting Menu of Terror. You can get your copy by clicking below, and if you do, be sure to leave a review. It really helps! A huge shout out to Mina Howell, who was our featured author this week! Be sure to check out her work, her latest book, and of course, her amazing podcast! Wandering Prompt Winner This week, the grand prize winner of the Wandering Prompt was Jenifer Jorgenson with her amazing story An Epitaph. Shout out to our runner-up as well, Andy Scotts, who submitted A Stern but Caring Friend. Indie Release Radar, Powered by BookStack Just one new indie release this week, but it’s out on New Year’s Eve! * The Book Daddy by K.M Avery Weekly Shout Outs * Lost by Richard Loader * Glass Slippers and Iron Fists by BentButTrue * The Apollon Curse - Marie Berger by J. Alleyn Winchester * Samantha’s Song - Chapter One by L.G. Wells * Foxe Manor (Part Two) by Artemis Power up Prompt #22 Stories A huge thank you to J.M. Gooding for not only writing this week’s Power up Prompt elements, but also reviewing the stories for the show as well! * Canto II by Nicholaus Bairley * Don’t Feed the Snickerkat by Dblkrose of BSP * The Pale Ones by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Heimchen’s Vigil by J.M. Gooding * Spirit in the Woods by Suparna Chakraborti * A Story About the Forest by E. H. Lau * The Forest by Terrifying Tales * The Birch Line by Abhishek Banerjee * The Forest Keeps by Jenifer Jorgenson * Grief’s Bargain by Verdant Butterfly * The Fourth Bell by Connor Mancuso * The Lost Colony by Mina Howell Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 23m

  7. 12/24/2025

    The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Seven

    Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Seven! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    17 min
  8. Saved as Draft Episode 48: Monetizing Your Writing

    12/20/2025

    Saved as Draft Episode 48: Monetizing Your Writing

    Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, my featured guest is J. Alleyn Winchester, who I met through AudioMazes earlier this year. Here are links to Jaden’s published works: * Artemis of the Dodekatheon * Nature Calls, Spring * Meet me by the Thorn (Requires an AudioMazes subscription) Featured Community Author As mention in the intro, I’ll be highlighting members of the community each week going forward! Our first author is Spencer D.W. who writes incredible horror and offers superb feedback. Feel free to reach out if you’d like him to check out your work and offer meaningful and constructive critiques to help you improve! Indie Release Radar, Powered by BookStack * She’s a Catch by Temper Sapphire * Challenging the Heart by R. Katze * No Love in L.A. by Katta Kis Wandering Prompt #4 Winner A huge congratulations to J.M. Gooding for winning last week’s Wandering Prompt. Check out his winning story here. Weekly Shout Outs * The Muse by L.G. Wells * Untitled Poem by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Chapter 1: Alexandra Maxine Bradley by Kevin Mahoney * Riders on the Storm by Alex Cosgrove * The Ferryman’s Toll by Luna Asli Kolcu Power up Prompt #21 Stories * Consequence by Terrifying Tales * Razor’s Edge, Bullet’s Heart by Jonathan Hogue * Power up Prompt #21 by Mercedes de Santiago * The Wall by J.M. Gooding * The Other Side by Jenifer Jorgenson * After The Walls by Abhishek Banerjee * That’s Enough by Wendy Russell * The Deepest Pit by Mina Howell * The Salt in the Circuitry by Graeme Brandham * A Door Made of Grief by Connor Mancuso * The Volunteer by lokikone * The Fall of the Icarites by TaleSpinner Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    2h 55m
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Saved as Draft is a weekly writing podcast hosted by author Bradley Ramsey! Tune in for updates on current projects, shoutouts for fellow writers, writing tips, comedy sketches, and more! bradleyramsey.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Bradley Ramsey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bradley Ramsey
  • Show Website
    Saved as Draft