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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

  1. Saved as Draft Episode 50: Writing Goals in 2026

    3D AGO

    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
  2. 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

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Saved as Draft Episode 47: When is a Story Finished?

    12/13/2025

    Saved as Draft Episode 47: When is a Story Finished?

    Hello and welcome to episode 47 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I’m excited to share my interview with E. H. Lau, who is a writer who combines mythology and classic fairy tales to create exciting new versions of classic stories. He also has a handy post to help you navigate his library of content, which you can check out right here. As mentioned in the show’s introduction, I also encourage everyone to check out what L.G. Wells is doing. You can learn more about how to support him and his leap to full-time writing here. Find all the links to this week’s stories and new releases below: Indie Author Release Radar: Powered by BookStack * Tap Out: A Dark Taboo Romance by Atanasia Mazzitelli * Sowing Spells: A Field Guide to Becoming a Wizard’s Apprentice by Cay Fletcher * I Dare You: A Small Town Romance by Isla Stelmark Wandering Prompt #3 Winner Congratulations to J.M. Gooding who took home the win for our third Wandering Prompt with his story The Quiet Hours. Weekly Shout Outs * The Quiet Occupants by Abhishek Banerjee * Holiday Cheer by Suparna Chakraborti * Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Jenifer Jorgenson * Fracture I: Scapula by lokikone * SuperNova & The Nomad - Fashionably Deadly by E. J. Ritter * Fragment From the Void: Hadal by Connor Mancuso * The Water Thief: Part 2 by Daniel Coates * Inside the Sun & Moon #1: Moonlit Queen by Hazel Power up Prompt #20 Stories * From Above, To Below (Power up Prompt #19) by Matthew * The Vowel in the Blood by Abhishek Banerjee * Livingston’s Final Victim by Suparna Chakraborti * The Tide Within by Luna Asli Kolcu * The Blackwater Rosary by lokikone * The Captain’s Suspects by Felix Thornfell * Sunken Memories by Mina Howell * White Star — The Meora Detective. Chapter III. NG+ by Anton Anderson * The Gilded Abyss by L.G. Wells * The Lady and the List by Jenifer Jorgenson * Unmoored by TaleSpinner * Chains of Conscience by Daniel Coates * Three Days to Cherbourg by Connor Mancuso Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 36m

  6. 12/09/2025

    The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Six

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

    17 min
  7. Saved as Draft Episode 46: Writing Emotions

    12/06/2025

    Saved as Draft Episode 46: Writing Emotions

    Welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Connor Mancuso for joining me on the show this week. Don’t forget, the Oblivion Index magazine is accepting submissions until December 15th! As mentioned early in the episode, this week also marks the 2nd anniversary of Hazel Allen’s poetry collection Inside the Sun and Moon. Learn more here! And lastly, a huge congratulations to our Wandering Prompt #2 winner: Maryellen Brady 💗📚! Her story, The Weight of Wishes is an amazing read. Find all the other links mentioned in the show below: Indie Release Radar: Powered by BookStack * The Court of Lost Faith: Ethalena Series by Hanna K. Scaalez * Land of Heart and Shadows: Of Gods and War by Olivia Gold * Eli: Blood + Chrome by R.J Milner Weekly Shout Outs * The Lawmen by Jenifer Jorgenson * Nothing Compares by Leanne Shawler * Selected Memories by Nigel Code, Author * The Stars Look Very Different Today by Sarah * The Singular Point of Gravity by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Selenophile - Melinda Cohen by J. Alleyn Winchester * NAT 20 by Brennen Power up Prompt #19 Stories * A Parting Tale by Daniel Coates * The Paper Fence by J.M. Gooding * Change of Plan by Suparna Chakraborti * Providence Episode III by L.G. Wells * The Water Thief by Daniel Coates * The Lower City by Anton Anderson * Redemption is Overrated by Mina Howell * Bequest: Part 1 by Jenifer Jorgenson * Emerald Heights by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * Are Good Intentions Enough After the Apocalypse? by Felix Thornfell Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 32m

  8. 12/03/2025

    Sometimes I envy the dead

    CONTENT WARNING: this piece contains themes of grief, addiction, and self-harm. To those who are struggling with loss: If you ever need to talk, I’m always here. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
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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
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Bradley Ramsey
  • Show Website
    Saved as Draft