In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes shifts the focus from gaming to the world of writing with guest Elyse Draper. Elyse shares her journey as a professional writer with over 25 years of experience, spanning nonfiction, satire, and speculative fiction, as well as her work as CMO of iPub Cloud International. She discusses accessibility in publishing, her rare eye condition, and the tools she uses—ranging from iPad-based apps to JAWS and speech software. The conversation dives deep into writing workflows, AI’s role in creativity, and the evolving publishing landscape. Elyse also highlights her initiatives: Sprabeld, an AI platform helping children with disabilities become protagonists in their own stories, and the VIMB Creatives Workshop, spotlighting blind and low-vision creators. The episode rounds out with a fun lightning round of “Trash or Tool” evaluating various writing and publishing tools, before closing with the Sandwich of the Week and Elyse’s invitation to explore her publishing projects.Listeners will come away inspired to embrace both technology and creativity, and reminded that the only thing stopping them from writing is themselves.Contact InfoGuest: Elyse DraperWebsite: iPub Cloud InternationalVIMB Creatives Workshop: vinbcreativesworkshop.comSearch "Elyse Draper" online for books, articles, and resourcesAftersight Contact:Email: [email protected]Phone: (720) 712-8856Producer Credits:Produced by Jonathan Price for Aftersight.Show CreditsHost: Evan StarnesGuest: Elyse DraperProducer: Jonathan PriceAn Aftersight Original ProductionChapter Markers