Pens, Pixels & Possibility: Writing Our Way Beyond Limits: Part 2 with Elyse Draper

Bill Lundgren continues his deep-dive with author and publisher Elyse Draper, exploring how writing can serve as catharsis and empowerment for people with disabilities. They unpack the idea that adaptive technology is simply “tools for the job,” spotlight Elyse’s Super Abled children’s-story app and the VI&B Creatives Workshop, and demystify AI as a creative ally. Practical tips on memoir-style journaling, freewriting without self-censorship, and using AI platforms like Gemini round out an encouraging conversation on turning personal challenges into narrative strength. Contact Info Elyse Draper — Senior Editor, iPub Cloud Email: [email protected] Publishing House & Store: https://ipubcloud.org VI&B Creatives Workshop: https://viandbcreativesworkshop.com Super Abled App: https://super_abled.com Aftersight — Non-profit media network Phone: (720) 712-8856 Email: [email protected] Podcasts & resources: https://aftersight.org/podcast Producer Credits: Jonathan Price — Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight Show Credits Host: Bill Lundgren Guest: Elyse Draper Producer: Jonathan Price Recording & Post-Production: Aftersight Studios Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro & Part 1 recap 02:18 “Tools for the job” mindset 04:44 Launching the Super Abled project 07:05 First steps for therapeutic writing 09:26 Introspection through speculative fiction 11:53 Writing for yourself vs. an audience 14:21 AI as a creativity partner 16:29 How to reach Elyse & project links 18:58 Storytelling, donations, and final takeaways 20:25 Closing remarks