Dream Drafts

Hello, my friends, and welcome back to Dream Drafts: A meditation and mindfulness podcast for writers and creatives designed to help you pause, take a breath, and consider your mental health. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As someone focused on raising awareness around mental health issues, I felt my show could make a difference. That being said… This episode of Dream Drafts includes a discussion of suicidal ideation and may be too much for certain listeners. Please consider this before listening. If you need help, there are resources you can access as well. Please don’t fight this battle alone. We’re all on this journey of life together. And while I’m not a doctor or a licensed therapist, I’m always happy to listen. Find links to some of those resources below: * The National Alliance on Mental Illness* Mental Health Resources from AudioMazes * Light, Hope, and Stardust, an audio drama written by Bradley Ramsey and J. Alleyn Winchester * National Institute of Mental Health If you find yourself struggling and need immediate help, Call or text 988 in the United States to connect with someone for free, confidential support. Thanks for Listening. Here’s Your Musical PairingI’ll always leave the light on for you, my friends. You’re never alone. 💛The Writer's Journey is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hey friends, and welcome back to Dream Drafts: a meditation and mindfulness podcast for writers and creatives. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting recently, and I’ve decided that I want to change how this podcast works. Normally, new episodes like this would release for paid subscribers and then unlock a week later. It was a model that I felt good about, but upon further reflection on what this show is all about and what it’s meant to do, I’ve decided that it’s not the right fit. Something like this? Something designed to reach people who need to hear it? It should be set up to reach as many people as possible. So, from here on out, Dream Drafts will be free for everyone. To those who support me and support the show, I truly appreciate you. Other benefits for paid subscribers are in my plans, so I hope you’ll stick around and continue to support the work I do here. And, if you ever want to support me, you can also do so through my Ko-Fi. I’ll leave a link to that below, along with this week’s musical pairing. Thanks for Listening! Here’s Your Musical PairingA hand-picked song to guide you gently into your week. The Writer's Journey is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello my friends, and welcome back to Dream Drafts. This week’s episode is all about slowing down and taking things one day at a time. It’s also about finally finishing that project or task you’ve been putting off. In this episode, I’ll help you break that big scary thing up into smaller pieces. Smaller steps. That way, it becomes more manageable. When you’re done listening, please consider sharing the episode or leaving a review on your podcast platform of choice. And of course, find your musical pairing below. Thanks for Listening, Here’s Your Musical PairingListen to this after you’re finished with the show. A nice, relaxing track to send you back into your week. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hey there. This is Chill Bradley, back with another episode of Dream Drafts. Today’s episode is about the scars we can’t see. The trauma that stays with us. This is a very heavy topic for many of us, so trust me when I say that I will understand if you need to skip this episode. That being said, if you do stay, I hope I can help you heal just a little in the time we spend together this week. Because it’s not your fault that happened to you. It doesn’t make you any less worthy of love or respect. You survived, and that means you’re stronger than you think. And remember, I’m always here if you need to talk. Find your musical pairing below, and keep on keeping on, my friends.Thanks for Listening. Here’s Your Musical PairingListen to this after the episode as you head back into your week. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Dream Drafts: a meditation and mindfulness podcast for writers and creatives. This week’s episode is all about the pursuit of perfection. It starts with some guided meditation, and it concludes with a quote and my thoughts on why perfection is something we all need to let go of in our work. When you’re done listening to the episode, you can find this week’s musical pairing below as well. If you’re enjoying the show, why not share it and spread the word? Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Greetings, friends, and welcome back to Dream Drafts: A meditation and mindfulness podcast for writers and creatives. This week, I’m launching the episode simultaneously for both paid and free subscribers! Today’s episode is my response to the day 1 prompt from the Smogust Story Hoard Challenge I’m hosting alongside The Circus Dragon. It’s a brand new D’veen Tale that I hope you all will enjoy. Learn more about this new writing challenge happening throughout August here. Here is the art that inspired the story in today’s episode: To get new episodes of Dream Drafts every Monday when they release, consider becoming a paid subscriber. In the meantime, please enjoy this week’s special episode and the musical pairing below. Thanks for Listening! Here’s Your Musical PairingListen to this after the episode to set the tone for the rest of your week. The Writer's Journey is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello friends and welcome back to Dream Drafts: A meditation and mindfulness podcast for writers and creatives. In this episode, I talk about finishing our novels. About the struggle with telling a story that large, and the challenges that come with it. I also talk about some friends here who have inspired me with their recent accomplishments. If you have yet to check out their work, be sure to give them a follow or a subscription: * Mina Howell * Audrey Anderson 🏳️‍🌈🍉 * Isabella Nesheiwat * J. Alleyn Winchester * Thomas Clark Schecter * Johnathan Vance * Hallie Jules * Maryellen Brady 💗📚 Thank you for inspiring me every single day to keep going. I’ll finish this novel of mine, one way or another, and when I do, I’ll dedicate it to all of you. Thanks for Listening! Here’s Your Musical PairingA track to send you off into the week. Keep writing, my friends. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, and welcome to the third episode of Dream Drafts: a meditation and mindfulness podcast for writers and creatives. This week’s episode is all about compassion, and it features a quote from Nelson Mandela. Join me for guided meditation, reflection, and a quiet moment to start your week. Thanks for Listening. Here’s Your Musical PairingA track to listen to before you go… Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello friends. Welcome back to Dream Drafts. This week’s episode is all about managing our time. Our guided meditation also takes us to a favorite place from one of your stories.So join me for a quiet moment, a quote, and a topic to reflect on for the next ten to fifteen minutes. I promise you’ll leave feeling better than when you arrived.Here’s This Week’s Musical PairingListen to this after the episode to set the stage for the rest of your week. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Dream Drafts, a new mindfulness and meditation podcast for writers. In this first episode, I’ll take you through some focused, guided meditation and affirmations before offering you a quote to reflect on related to burnout. New episodes every Monday. Join me for a chance to pause, breathe, rest, and reflect before you dive into your week. Here’s This Week’s Musical PairingA curated musical track to pair with this week’s episode. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe