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Saved as Draft
Saved as Draft is a weekly writing podcast featuring shout-outs for authors in the Substack community, discussion about the craft of writing, interviews with indie authors, and much more!
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Episodes
Saved as DraftThe Sable Sapphire
Please enjoy this reading of my D'veen Tale, The Sable Sapphire Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 53: An Interview With...ME?!
Hello, and welcome to episode 53 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I was traveling for work, so a lot of usual segments are missing. Even so, this is…
Saved as DraftSaved 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…
Saved as DraftThe 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…
Saved as DraftSaved 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…
Saved as DraftThe 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
Saved as DraftSaved 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…
Saved as DraftSaved 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…
Saved as DraftThe 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
Saved as DraftSaved 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…
Saved as DraftSaved 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…
Saved as DraftThe 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
Saved as DraftSaved 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…
Saved as DraftSometimes 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…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 45: Black Friday
Hello and welcome to episode 45 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to J.M. Gooding for joining me on this week’s episode. Here are some stories of…
Saved as DraftThe Order of the Pawn: Chapter Five
Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn, Chapter 5. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 44: Seizing Writing Opportunities
Welcome to episode 44 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I’m very excited to welcome Richard Pack onto the show to talk about his creative journey, his…
Saved as DraftLoose Ends
This story is set within my Synaptic Sprawl Mythos and is directly connected to Last Call for Agent Reyna Philips. I recommend both, in whatever order you…
Saved as DraftSimpler Times
Please enjoy this reading of my new poem, Simpler Times. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 43: Resilient Writers
Hello, and welcome to episode 43 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! First off, let’s all give a warm welcome to Luna Asli Kolcu’s husband Victor Uslu, who recently…
Saved as DraftThe Order of the Pawn: Chapter Four
Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Four. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 42: The End of The First Indulgence
Hello and welcome to episode 42 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week’s featured segment is a full narration of Maryellen Brady 💗📚’s First Indulgence story…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 41: Halloween Special!
Hello my friends! Halloween falls on a Friday this year, so it’s only natural that I would do a special Halloween episode of the podcast. I’m extremely excited…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 40: The First Indulgence - Week 4
As I mentioned in the episode, it has been a very long week. A huge thank you to the community for showing up to support me as always. If you can, please share…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 39: The First Indulgence - Week 3
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Morana In Chaos for joining me on this week’s episode. And, don’t forget to…
Saved as DraftFacing my Demons
CONTENT WARNING: This poem contains discussion of addiction and self-harm. Please use discretion when reading or listening. Get full access to The Writer's…
Saved as DraftThe Order of the Pawn: Chapter Three
Please enjoy this narration of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Three. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 38: The First Indulgence - Week Two
A huge thank you to M. Anne Avera for joining me on this week’s episode! It’s a fantastic interview, and if you’d like to submit to her online horror magazine…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 37: The First Indulgence Challenge: Week One
A huge thank you to Mina Howell for joining me this week on the show! The First Indulgence Challenge has also been a massive success thus far! A new…
Saved as DraftThe Order of the Pawn: Chapter Two
Chapter Two of the first-ever D'veen series is here! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 36: Supporting Other Writers
This week’s episode is another big one! A huge thank you to this week’s featured guest, Isabella Nesheiwat, who joined me for an incredible interview. Also, a…
Saved as DraftWelcome to Clockburn
Please enjoy this narration of my short story, "Welcome to Clockburn." Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 35: Seeking Inspiration
Welcome to episode thirty-five of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I welcomed Tim Jagodzinski onto the show. Below are links to Tim’s latest projects: *…
Saved as DraftThe Order of the Pawn: Chapter One
Hello, and welcome to the first-ever series set in the realm of D’veen! The Order of the Pawn will feature new episodes every two weeks, and will be structured…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 34: How Writers Build Their Worlds
Hello, and welcome to episode 34 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! Please find links to all this week’s stories and topics below: * A huge thank you to Derek…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 33: Feedback for Writers
A huge thank you to Boo Pfeiffer for joining me on this week’s episode! Be sure to check out Boo’s publication for a look at her poetry, flash fiction, and…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 32: Serial Fiction on Substack
Hey everyone! I’m back from my trip, but managed to get sick the last day, so this episode is also on the shorter side. We’ll be back to normal next week, but…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 31.5: Clenchport Takeover!
Hello, and welcome to a special mini-episode of the Saved as Draft Podcast! I’m on vacation this week, so I’ve asked some of the cast members of the upcoming…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 31: The Power of Poetry
Welcome to episode 31 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to this week’s guest, Hazel for an amazing interview! Please find their links below and…
Saved as DraftTape 47
This immersive audio-based story is for Meg’s analog horror prompt over on Milk & Honey. It’s also a prequel to an upcoming narrative podcast I’m writing and…
Saved as DraftThe Baptism of Dorian Huxley
This week, Mina Howell put out a prompt for those who wished to write a story set in her ongoing Ophiocordyceps series. Earlier this year, I also had the…
Saved as DraftThe Fall of Avondale
Welcome to the final D’veen Prelude. With this story, we finally reach the end of our introductions. Next comes the first-ever D’veen series, known as The…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 30: The Void Beckons
Welcome to episode 30 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Jeffrey The Void Demon for joining us in the intro and on the Echoes From the Abyss…
Saved as DraftEpisode Twenty-Nine: Alright, Let's Talk About AI
Folks, this week’s episode is a triumphant return to form! First and foremost, I want to thank Estra Morwood for joining the show. You simply must check out…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode Twenty-Eight: Writing Through The Stress
Welcome to episode 28 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! We’re shattering records again this week with a nearly 2-hour episode! Special thanks to Anthony Lee…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode Twenty-Seven: Juggling Multiple Writing Projects
Welcome to Episode twenty-seven of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week’s episode includes over an hour of shout outs, writing discussion, and an amazing…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode Twenty-Six: Writing Epic Battle Scenes (Part Two)
Welcome to episode twenty-six of the Saved as Draft Podcast! Here’s a link to the full article on 10 Tips for Writing Epic Battle Scenes that I mentioned in…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode Twenty-Five: Writing Battle Scenes (Part One)
Hello, and welcome to episode twenty-five of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week’s featured guest is writer and poet Audrey Anderson 🏳️🌈🍉! It’s a fantastic…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 24: Hosting a Writing Challenge
Hello, and welcome to episode twenty-four of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week’s featured guest is Maryellen Brady 💗📚, who sent in some amazing answers to…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 23: Building a Connected Universe
Welcome to episode 23 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week’s episode has five brand new shout outs, a discussion on building shared universes in fiction…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 22: D'veen Déjà vu
Welcome to episode 22 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! We don’t have an interview this week (they will return next week and going forward), so I asked Finton to…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 21: Setting Your Story's Scope
Welcome to episode twenty-one of the Saved as Draft Podcast! Special thanks to T.P. Kaaos for joining us on the show this week! Here are all the links from…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 20: Starting a Podcast
Welcome to episode 20 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! Please find all of this week’s featured links below: This Week’s Featured Author A huge thank you to…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 19: Avoiding Writer's Burnout
Hello and welcome to episode 19 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! Please find links to all this week’s featured stories below: This Week’s Featured Author Special…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 18: Setting Writing Goals
Hello and welcome to episode 18 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you, once again, to Mina Howell, who came on to the show for this week’s author…
Saved as DraftMe, Myself, and Them
Hello and welcome to my story for day 2 of the Madness & (May)hem challenge! It’s meant to be an audio experience, but I’ve included the full text as well. The…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 17: Why I Write
Hello and thank you for listening to this week’s episode of the Saved as Draft Podcast! Don’t forget to check out Ink & Shadows with L.G. Wells as well, who…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 16: The Successful Writer
Hello and welcome to the latest episode of the Saved as Draft Podcast! Please find links to all this week’s shout outs, and more information where you can buy…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 15: Marketing for Writers
Hello, and welcome to episode fifteen of the Saved as Draft Podcast! Here are all the links to this week’s featured stories and shout outs. * The Lazy Author’s…
Saved as DraftSaved as Draft Episode 14: Interview With Writer and Designer Sarah Rusch
Hello and welcome to episode 14 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week we sit down with Sarah Rusch to talk about her creative journey, her love of gaming…