# The Writer's Journey The Writer's Journey chronicles the ongoing creative projects of author Bradley Ramsey, as well as his personal thoughts on the craft of writing, and exclusive short stories for subscribers. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 7: Making Peace With the Past](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-7-making-peace-with-the-past) _2026-08-17 · Bradley Ramsey_ Listen now | Guided meditation, a quote, and a discussion about healing from past trauma ## [Smogust's Story Hoard - Week 3 Directory](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/smogusts-story-hoard-week-3-directory) _2026-08-17 · Bradley Ramsey_ Find the latest writing prompts and entries here! ## [Episode 82: Smogust's Story Hoard Challenge - Mid Month Recap](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-82-smogusts-story-hoard-challenge) _2026-08-15 · Bradley Ramsey_ A Look at the Top Stories as of Week 2 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211246261/6a59f5a4a05b890f6158810141d27ccb.mp3) ## [Quantum Immortality](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/quantum-immortality) _2026-08-13 · Bradley Ramsey_ A poem ## [Episode 6: Letting go of Perfection](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-6-letting-go-of-perfection) _2026-08-11 · Bradley Ramsey_ Listen now | Guided meditation, a quote, and some advice for my fellow writers [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210816066/c69a951961219bbbff072cb082189901.mp3) ## [Smogust's Story Hoard - Week 2 Directory](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/smogusts-story-hoard-week-2-directory) _2026-08-10 · Bradley Ramsey_ New Prompts and Art to Inspire You ## [Episode 81: Bradley is Away (Part Two)](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-81-bradley-is-away-part-two) _2026-08-08 · Bradley Ramsey_ Another episode hosted by Finton, Lord Devereaux, and Viscount Valegrave. What could possibly go wrong? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210130030/b4018e9cde5238ce984e69899734e55b.mp3) ## [The Order of the Pawn - Chapter 12](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/the-order-of-the-pawn-chapter-12) _2026-08-05 · Bradley Ramsey_ A Deal with the Devil ## [Episode 5: Taking the Leap](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-5-taking-the-leap) _2026-08-03 · Bradley Ramsey_ Listen now | A special D'veen Episode to Celebrate the Launch of Smogust's Story Hoard [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209701874/c0a888373ec041406a726f6b114f491d.mp3) ## [Smogust's Story Hoard - Week 1 Directory](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/smogusts-story-hoard-week-1-directory) _2026-08-03 · Bradley Ramsey_ A new Writing Challenge Begins! ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uo1JWWovULf6) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Episode 80: Bradley is Away (Part One)](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-80-bradley-is-away-part-one) _2026-08-01 · Bradley Ramsey_ With Bradley indisposed, Lord Devereaux, Viscount Valegrave, and Finton Merrybrook take over the podcast! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209045590/4a75ea5bea2131645601964bb0ba8c23.mp3) ## [Episode 4: Finishing Your (My) Novel](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-4-finishing-your-my-novel) _2026-07-27 · Bradley Ramsey_ Listen now | Join me for guided meditation and discussion [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208734240/fbc6ef7019b123e3278f6d95b4ae83f1.mp3) ## [Episode 79: The Monsters we Make](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-79-the-monsters-we-make) _2026-07-25 · Bradley Ramsey_ Weekly shout outs, writing discussion, and Power up Prompt stories reviewed by J.M. Gooding! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208490582/1d767c8b5945a9bfa024dbd1a186a7c2.mp3) ## [Atop a Hoard of Stories and Art, a Dragon Sleeps](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/atop-a-hoard-of-stories-and-art-a) _2026-07-23 · Bradley Ramsey_ A New Writing Challenge is coming in August 2026... ## [Book Review - The Shieldbreaker, Book One: The Last of the Etela](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/book-review-the-shieldbreaker-book) _2026-07-22 · Bradley Ramsey_ A warrior battles against impossible odds (and his own demons) in this first book of THE SHIELDBREAKER SAGA from Thomas Clark Schecter ## [Episode 3: The Core of Compassion](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-3-the-core-of-compassion) _2026-07-20 · Bradley Ramsey_ Last night, I had a panic attack, and it reminded me of the importance of compassion. Join me for guided meditation and reflection. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207820824/2fd8014215cfe79096cd0ff2672e0bba.mp3) ## [Power up Prompt #37: 7.19.26](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/power-up-prompt-37-71926) _2026-07-19 · Bradley Ramsey_ A Setting, Character, and Conflict to use However You'd Like ## [Episode 78: Pitching Your Work to Readers and Agents](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-78-pitching-your-work-to) _2026-07-18 · Bradley Ramsey_ Weekly shout outs, Power up Prompt stories, Writing Discussion, and an interview with M. Brandon Robbins! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207594301/ca80986426b2ab988486d5158347c182.mp3) ## [Car Communion](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/car-communion) _2026-07-17 · Bradley Ramsey_ A Spiritual Experience ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qCNCwsH49DKE) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [LIVE Poetry Reading - July 2026](https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/live-poetry-reading-july-2026) _2026-07-16 · Bradley Ramsey_ A recording from Bradley Ramsey and Stefan Pasek's Monthly Live Stream [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207228791/07788222e6169319c8f6bf6a5a696627.mp3)