The secret is out! 👀

I'm very excited to announce that my guest on this Friday's episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast is none other than @gunsmile.bsky.social, author of THE DEVOURING, which was released earlier this month.

Tune in this Friday for the full interview!

#writingcommunity #podcast

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My guest this week on the Saved as Draft podcast is an author from the #writingcommunity here on BlueSky! 🎉

Who, I hear you ask? 👀

All will be revealed tomorrow. Stay tuned! 😁

#podcast #interview #writesky

Mindful Monday Checkpoint #23 - When You're Feeling Stuck A place to pause, breathe, rest, and reflect

For this week’s Mindful Monday Checkpoint, I’m letting my vulnerable side out.

I definitely don’t have all the answers, but if you’re feeling stuck like me…

I’m hoping this will help. 💙

bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/mindful-mo...

#writingcommunity #writesky #mindfulness

On Repeat #3 - Christened by STIM Weekly Poetry, Inspired by Music

On Repeat is my weekly poetry series where I write a poem inspired by a track that has been stuck in my head.

This week's track is "Christened" by STIM.

Check out the poem here -> bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/on-repeat-...

#WritingCommunity #poetry #poem #writesky

Right. Let the story define when it switches. I found myself getting stuck on structure and I think I just need to trust the flow of the overall story.

Multi-POV authors, I have a question. 🙋‍♂️

How do you decide how many chapters per POV in your book? Do you group all the chapters together or switch between?

Sincerely,
A guy trying to finish his cosmic horror WIP with six POVs. 😁🙏

#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #Authors #Horror

Power up Prompt #31: 4.18.26 A Setting, Character, and Conflict to use However You'd Like

Hey, #writingcommunity 👋

If you like writing prompts, come check out this week's Power up Prompt! It's sci-fi and romance. It includes:

A Setting ✅
A Character ✅
And a Conflict ✅

If you write anything at all, I'll give you a shout-out on my podcast!

bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/power-up-p...

Thankfully we’re not in that universe. 😳

Episode 65, featuring @citruspropaganda.bsky.social, is out NOW on all major podcast platforms! 👏🏻👏🏻

#writingcommunity #writesky #podcast #interview

I feel both of those things in my entire soul, haha. My WIP is fighting me every step of the way, but I think I’m almost to a point where it will start flowing easier.

Fingers crossed. 🤞

Hoping you get a break soon, my friend! And, I hope your latest book has been fling well! It was so, so good.

I realize today how important it is that we feel heard.

So, what are you struggling with? In your writing or your life? Share as much or as little as you like.

And most importantly, leave it here. This thread can carry that weight.

You, on the other hand, shouldn’t have to. 💙

Hit that like button like it’s going out of style! You may end up making a fellow author’s day.👏🏻👏🏻

#writingcommunity #writesky #meme

Very excited to announce that my guest on this week's episode of the Saved as Draft podcast is @citruspropaganda.bsky.social!

Tune in this Friday for the full interview! Find Saved as Draft, wherever you get podcasts. 🎙️

#writingcommunity #writesky #podcast #interview

Mindful Monday Checkpoint #22 - Why We're Here A place to pause, breathe, rest, and reflect

For this week's article in my Mindful Monday Checkpoints series, I'm going back to basics.

I'm talking about why we're all here. In this community, and on this planet.

Join me for a quote and a discussion topic: bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/mindful-mo...

#writingcommunity #writesky #mindfulness

On Repeat #2 - Wings by Said The Sky & baby blue Weekly Poetry, Inspired by Music

The second entry in my new weekly poetry series is here! Come check out my new poem inspired by "Wings" from Said The Sky and baby blue.

bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/on-repeat-...

#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poem #writesky

Okay, but to be fair, I have a lot of them. 😅

#writingcommunity #writesky #meme

Saved as Draft Episode 64: Characters, Connection, and Community Weekly shout outs, Power up Prompt stories, writing discussion, and an interview with Trevor Cohen!

This week's guest on my Saved as Draft podcast is Trevor Cohen! That's just one part of the episode, though. This week is PACKED with features authors and stories.

Find it here or wherever you get podcasts.

bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/saved-as-d...

#writingcommunity #podcast #interview

Book Review: THE DEVOURING by A.M. Shilling John Wick meets H.P. Lovecraft in this fast-paced thriller

In my latest post, I dive deep into THE DEVOURING from author @gunsmile.bsky.social, which just released today! 🎉

I was an ARC reader on this cosmic horror thriller, and spoiler alert: I REALLY enjoyed it.

bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/book-revie...

#writingcommunity #writesky #review

Love Cabin in the Woods! One of my favorite examples of horror-comedy done right. Evil Dead II of course is a classic as well! 👏

So, I'm going to do a hybrid promo this week.

I had the privilege of being an ARC reader on @gunsmile.bsky.social's upcoming book "The Devouring," and I'm posting my full review on The Writer's Journey tomorrow to align with the book's release!

Keep an eye out for it! 😁🙏

#HorrorWritersChat

Until recently, not much. I've struggled for a long time to find a community where I felt like I belonged.

Nowadays, I've managed to build quite a significant writing community over on Substack.

The friends I've made there have been invaluable to my mental health. 🙏

#HorrorWritersChat

For me, I like to use the absence of things as a way to amplify the horror.

The absence of other people, of sound, of connection, of empathy. By calling out what's NOT there, you begin to see why the isolation is so crushing.

#HorrorWritersChat #WritingCommunity

I think for me it's that combination of physical isolation that leads to examination of psychology/mental isolation.

One informs the other, and together, they show how isolation can wear down a character's sanity. That descent into madness is fascinating.

#HorrorWritersChat #WritingCommunity

Bradley Ramsey here! I write cosmic/existential horror with themes of trauma and mental health, all set in my connected horror mythos: The Synaptic Sprawl.

My favorite isolation story is the game SOMA. Beautiful combination of horror and existential terror.

#HorrorWritersChat #writingcommunity

The Order of the Pawn: Chapter 11 Seeking an Audience with the Titans

The next chapter of my ongoing series set in the realm of D'veen is out NOW!

Complete with narration and immersive audio. Read (or listen) for free at the link below.

bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/the-order-...

#writingcommunity #writesky #fantasy #scifi

I’m so bad at stealth in video games. 🤦‍♂️😆

#gaming #meme

Mindful Monday Checkpoint #21 - You're Allowed to be Here A place to stop, breathe, rest, and reflect

For this week's Mindful Monday Checkpoint, I want to remind you of something:

You're allowed to be here. You don't need to justify your existence as an author, an artist, or a human being.

Check out the full article here: bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/mindful-mo...

#WritingCommunity #WriteSky

On Repeat #1: Endless by Dermot Kennedy Weekly Poetry, Inspired by Music

I launched a new series today over on The Writer's Journey! "On Repeat" is a weekly poetry series where I share works inspired by musical tracks.

For this first piece, I featured "Endless" by Dermot Kennedy.

bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/on-repeat-...

#poetry #writingcommunity #writesky

Also, shout out to @storyenginedeck.bsky.social. I used their Fairy Trails and Grim Tales Booster pack to brainstorm this week's Power up Prompt. 😁

Power up Prompt #29: 4.4.26 A Setting, a Character, and a Conflict to use However You Wish

Hey!

I host weekly Power up Prompts over on Substack.

HOWEVER!

You don't need to be on there to participate. I just need to be able to read your entry.

This week's prompt is a fairy tale. Check the link for the details: substack.com/@bradleyrams...

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Saved as Draft Episode Episode 63: The Two-Time Writing Challenge Champion Weekly shout outs, Power up Prompt Stories, and our final Flash Fiction February Interview with Maryellen Brady!

This week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast features @mebradyauthor.bsky.social, who was the heavyweight bracket winner in my Flash Fiction February challenge earlier this year.

Find it here, or wherever you get podcasts:
open.substack.com/pub/bradleyr...

#podcast #WritingCommunity