Sean Trail
@seanmtrail.bsky.social
I live in NW Minneapolis, USA 🏳️🌈🇺🇸
I have 2 🐕 1 🐈 and 1 🐢
I am in the process of writing an Urban Fantasy YA. I am on draft #2
My dream is to be a full time writer and voice actor 📖 🎙️
Find me on Insta @seanmtrail
I have 2 🐕 1 🐈 and 1 🐢
I am in the process of writing an Urban Fantasy YA. I am on draft #2
My dream is to be a full time writer and voice actor 📖 🎙️
Find me on Insta @seanmtrail
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Sean Trail
@seanmtrail.bsky.social
· Aug 3
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If you're interested in my YA Urban Fantasy "Between Mind and Madness", where my MC is a Psychic that tries find his boyfriend that's been kidnapped...
You should see my IG, where I have more than 300 characters to share it ❤️
www.instagram.com/p/DZbMLdLFmx...
#writer #writersky #novel #booksky
You should see my IG, where I have more than 300 characters to share it ❤️
www.instagram.com/p/DZbMLdLFmx...
#writer #writersky #novel #booksky
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The thing about writing fiction is that you have to do it for the pure love of telling stories.
It will be years before your book is published - if it ever is published! You have to do this because you love it.
#writingcommunity
It will be years before your book is published - if it ever is published! You have to do this because you love it.
#writingcommunity
September 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The thing about writing fiction is that you have to do it for the pure love of telling stories.
It will be years before your book is published - if it ever is published! You have to do this because you love it.
#writingcommunity
It will be years before your book is published - if it ever is published! You have to do this because you love it.
#writingcommunity
Wrote almost 1200 words tonight, even after working an 11 hour shift ✨
I cannot be stopped!
This scene was pretty emotional. It was on draft 1, and even moreso on draft 2. Crazy part is, it's not even close to the most emotional part.
#writing #writer #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #almostcried
I cannot be stopped!
This scene was pretty emotional. It was on draft 1, and even moreso on draft 2. Crazy part is, it's not even close to the most emotional part.
#writing #writer #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #almostcried
September 11, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Wrote almost 1200 words tonight, even after working an 11 hour shift ✨
I cannot be stopped!
This scene was pretty emotional. It was on draft 1, and even moreso on draft 2. Crazy part is, it's not even close to the most emotional part.
#writing #writer #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #almostcried
I cannot be stopped!
This scene was pretty emotional. It was on draft 1, and even moreso on draft 2. Crazy part is, it's not even close to the most emotional part.
#writing #writer #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #almostcried
As I'm working on my second draft, I've thought a lot about my process for revisions.
I follow a pyramid method, and I've laid it out in this Instagram post if you're curious. So far it's worked well!
#writing #author #writersky #novel #revising #revisions
www.instagram.com/p/DdEbTAoFh9...
I follow a pyramid method, and I've laid it out in this Instagram post if you're curious. So far it's worked well!
#writing #author #writersky #novel #revising #revisions
www.instagram.com/p/DdEbTAoFh9...
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September 9, 2026 at 11:07 PM
As I'm working on my second draft, I've thought a lot about my process for revisions.
I follow a pyramid method, and I've laid it out in this Instagram post if you're curious. So far it's worked well!
#writing #author #writersky #novel #revising #revisions
www.instagram.com/p/DdEbTAoFh9...
I follow a pyramid method, and I've laid it out in this Instagram post if you're curious. So far it's worked well!
#writing #author #writersky #novel #revising #revisions
www.instagram.com/p/DdEbTAoFh9...
Almost 3k words written this week, trying to rewrite a chapter that's been giving me grief.
Almost there.
Almost...
Just a little more 😩
#writer #writersky #author #novel #writing #imayripmyhairoutfirst
Almost there.
Almost...
Just a little more 😩
#writer #writersky #author #novel #writing #imayripmyhairoutfirst
September 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Almost 3k words written this week, trying to rewrite a chapter that's been giving me grief.
Almost there.
Almost...
Just a little more 😩
#writer #writersky #author #novel #writing #imayripmyhairoutfirst
Almost there.
Almost...
Just a little more 😩
#writer #writersky #author #novel #writing #imayripmyhairoutfirst
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Still no murder charges after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, captured on video, 7 months ago. “Alex Pretti’s family is calling for accountability from the Trump administration seven months after he was fatally shot by [CBP] agents in Minneapolis." www.democracynow.org/2026/8/27/he...
Alex Pretti’s Family Calls for Accountability Seven Months After His Killing by Federal Agents
Alex Pretti’s family is calling for accountability from the Trump administration seven months after he was fatally shot by Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis. Pretti’s parents said th...
www.democracynow.org
August 28, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Still no murder charges after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, captured on video, 7 months ago. “Alex Pretti’s family is calling for accountability from the Trump administration seven months after he was fatally shot by [CBP] agents in Minneapolis." www.democracynow.org/2026/8/27/he...
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ICE has fallen out of the headlines but July marked the largest number of migrant detentions ever on record. Five migrants have died in ICE custody in the last two months. It's also currently impossible to legally migrate to this country, as 100% of visa applications have been paused.
A man and woman embrace as ICE and FHP detain her during an immigration stop in Fort Myers this morning.
August 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
ICE has fallen out of the headlines but July marked the largest number of migrant detentions ever on record. Five migrants have died in ICE custody in the last two months. It's also currently impossible to legally migrate to this country, as 100% of visa applications have been paused.
I can't write or even read today, the pages beneath me will only soak through and tear from my tears.
RIP Dolly, you were always too good for this world. ❤️
#dolly #dollyparton #sad #thisisgoingtodepressmeforawhile
RIP Dolly, you were always too good for this world. ❤️
#dolly #dollyparton #sad #thisisgoingtodepressmeforawhile
August 25, 2026 at 8:58 PM
I can't write or even read today, the pages beneath me will only soak through and tear from my tears.
RIP Dolly, you were always too good for this world. ❤️
#dolly #dollyparton #sad #thisisgoingtodepressmeforawhile
RIP Dolly, you were always too good for this world. ❤️
#dolly #dollyparton #sad #thisisgoingtodepressmeforawhile
I think this weekend will be a big writing weekend for me. I've spent the past week and a half exclusively reading - which has been great! But I need to write 😩
Must. Make. Progress!
#writer #writing #gottadothething
Must. Make. Progress!
#writer #writing #gottadothething
August 19, 2026 at 10:17 AM
I think this weekend will be a big writing weekend for me. I've spent the past week and a half exclusively reading - which has been great! But I need to write 😩
Must. Make. Progress!
#writer #writing #gottadothething
Must. Make. Progress!
#writer #writing #gottadothething
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Seen this before, but is so worth the repost. He is without doubt the most vile person on the planet.
August 12, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Seen this before, but is so worth the repost. He is without doubt the most vile person on the planet.
Over 5k words again today, finishing chapters 15 and 16 🎉🎊
The next few chapters I don't think will be as easy... But! I'm making good progress anyway 😎
#writer #writing #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #gonnamakedraft2mybitch
The next few chapters I don't think will be as easy... But! I'm making good progress anyway 😎
#writer #writing #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #gonnamakedraft2mybitch
August 7, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Over 5k words again today, finishing chapters 15 and 16 🎉🎊
The next few chapters I don't think will be as easy... But! I'm making good progress anyway 😎
#writer #writing #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #gonnamakedraft2mybitch
The next few chapters I don't think will be as easy... But! I'm making good progress anyway 😎
#writer #writing #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #gonnamakedraft2mybitch
There's something magical about reading your writing in a PDF document versus your writing software...
Dark magic, maybe... But still magical.
I understand now why people might make 5 or 6 or 7 or ... 8 or... 9 drafts...
#writing #writer #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #myrevisionsneedrevised
Dark magic, maybe... But still magical.
I understand now why people might make 5 or 6 or 7 or ... 8 or... 9 drafts...
#writing #writer #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #myrevisionsneedrevised
August 6, 2026 at 5:29 AM
There's something magical about reading your writing in a PDF document versus your writing software...
Dark magic, maybe... But still magical.
I understand now why people might make 5 or 6 or 7 or ... 8 or... 9 drafts...
#writing #writer #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #myrevisionsneedrevised
Dark magic, maybe... But still magical.
I understand now why people might make 5 or 6 or 7 or ... 8 or... 9 drafts...
#writing #writer #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #myrevisionsneedrevised
Reposted by Sean Trail
July 31, 2026 at 8:27 AM
If you're interested in my YA Urban Fantasy "Between Mind and Madness", where my MC is a Psychic that tries find his boyfriend that's been kidnapped...
You should see my IG, where I have more than 300 characters to share it ❤️
www.instagram.com/p/DZbMLdLFmx...
#writer #writersky #novel #booksky
You should see my IG, where I have more than 300 characters to share it ❤️
www.instagram.com/p/DZbMLdLFmx...
#writer #writersky #novel #booksky
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August 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM
If you're interested in my YA Urban Fantasy "Between Mind and Madness", where my MC is a Psychic that tries find his boyfriend that's been kidnapped...
You should see my IG, where I have more than 300 characters to share it ❤️
www.instagram.com/p/DZbMLdLFmx...
#writer #writersky #novel #booksky
You should see my IG, where I have more than 300 characters to share it ❤️
www.instagram.com/p/DZbMLdLFmx...
#writer #writersky #novel #booksky
2800 words later and chapter 14 of draft 2 is done 😮💨
I'm hoping I can carry this momentum through the rest of this draft haha
That would be awesome! I'd reach the end by the beginning of October 😳
#writer #writing #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #fantasysky #booksky #iwontholdmybreaththough
I'm hoping I can carry this momentum through the rest of this draft haha
That would be awesome! I'd reach the end by the beginning of October 😳
#writer #writing #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #fantasysky #booksky #iwontholdmybreaththough
August 3, 2026 at 5:40 AM
2800 words later and chapter 14 of draft 2 is done 😮💨
I'm hoping I can carry this momentum through the rest of this draft haha
That would be awesome! I'd reach the end by the beginning of October 😳
#writer #writing #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #fantasysky #booksky #iwontholdmybreaththough
I'm hoping I can carry this momentum through the rest of this draft haha
That would be awesome! I'd reach the end by the beginning of October 😳
#writer #writing #writersky #novel #urbanfantasy #fantasysky #booksky #iwontholdmybreaththough
Wooooooooooowee!
Over 5k words written tonight, pushing through the end of chapter 12 and doing all of 13 in one sitting!
We'll start chapter 14 tomorrow! 😁
#writing #writer #writersky #booksky #authorsky #author #novel #urbanfantasy #myfingersarekindasorethough
Over 5k words written tonight, pushing through the end of chapter 12 and doing all of 13 in one sitting!
We'll start chapter 14 tomorrow! 😁
#writing #writer #writersky #booksky #authorsky #author #novel #urbanfantasy #myfingersarekindasorethough
August 2, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Wooooooooooowee!
Over 5k words written tonight, pushing through the end of chapter 12 and doing all of 13 in one sitting!
We'll start chapter 14 tomorrow! 😁
#writing #writer #writersky #booksky #authorsky #author #novel #urbanfantasy #myfingersarekindasorethough
Over 5k words written tonight, pushing through the end of chapter 12 and doing all of 13 in one sitting!
We'll start chapter 14 tomorrow! 😁
#writing #writer #writersky #booksky #authorsky #author #novel #urbanfantasy #myfingersarekindasorethough
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I picked up almost as much from the library as I did from school—real history, not that polished nonsense we were fed!
August 1, 2026 at 8:36 PM
I picked up almost as much from the library as I did from school—real history, not that polished nonsense we were fed!
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Just a friendly reminder to surround yourself with the kind of people who support their local library, theatre, bakery, bookstore, and café.
July 31, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Just a friendly reminder to surround yourself with the kind of people who support their local library, theatre, bakery, bookstore, and café.
Well, I started chapter 12 and got 1600 words into it tonight. I'm honestly surprising myself with how much I've done this week 😳
Although to be honest, the revisions to this point have been very easy.
#writing #author #urbanfantasy #writer #maybeicanfinishitfriday
Although to be honest, the revisions to this point have been very easy.
#writing #author #urbanfantasy #writer #maybeicanfinishitfriday
July 31, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Well, I started chapter 12 and got 1600 words into it tonight. I'm honestly surprising myself with how much I've done this week 😳
Although to be honest, the revisions to this point have been very easy.
#writing #author #urbanfantasy #writer #maybeicanfinishitfriday
Although to be honest, the revisions to this point have been very easy.
#writing #author #urbanfantasy #writer #maybeicanfinishitfriday
Reposted by Sean Trail
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 763:
Having a tough time? Good.
Got a rejection? Good.
Got a bad review? Good.
Had to abandon a project because it wasn't working? Good.
These things all teach you resilience, patience and determination; the things you need most as a writer.
Having a tough time? Good.
Got a rejection? Good.
Got a bad review? Good.
Had to abandon a project because it wasn't working? Good.
These things all teach you resilience, patience and determination; the things you need most as a writer.
July 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 763:
Having a tough time? Good.
Got a rejection? Good.
Got a bad review? Good.
Had to abandon a project because it wasn't working? Good.
These things all teach you resilience, patience and determination; the things you need most as a writer.
Having a tough time? Good.
Got a rejection? Good.
Got a bad review? Good.
Had to abandon a project because it wasn't working? Good.
These things all teach you resilience, patience and determination; the things you need most as a writer.
Every three weeks I'm on the open shift at work Monday-Friday, 5AM-3PM.
During this time, I hardly ever get to write because I'm so exhausted from work and lack of sleep.
But this week I've been pushing myself through my revisions in draft #2. I finished chapter 10 last night and 11 tonight! ✨🎉🔥
During this time, I hardly ever get to write because I'm so exhausted from work and lack of sleep.
But this week I've been pushing myself through my revisions in draft #2. I finished chapter 10 last night and 11 tonight! ✨🎉🔥
July 30, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Every three weeks I'm on the open shift at work Monday-Friday, 5AM-3PM.
During this time, I hardly ever get to write because I'm so exhausted from work and lack of sleep.
But this week I've been pushing myself through my revisions in draft #2. I finished chapter 10 last night and 11 tonight! ✨🎉🔥
During this time, I hardly ever get to write because I'm so exhausted from work and lack of sleep.
But this week I've been pushing myself through my revisions in draft #2. I finished chapter 10 last night and 11 tonight! ✨🎉🔥
11 days later and I'm done with chapter 9, starting on 10. I wanted to be done with 10 today too but distractions are distracting...
Better luck the rest of the week!
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author
Better luck the rest of the week!
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author
Today I finished chapter 7 of draft #2, and started on chapter 8. I'm making good progress! 😁
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author #onlytook3hoursinthecoffeeshop
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author #onlytook3hoursinthecoffeeshop
July 27, 2026 at 3:32 AM
11 days later and I'm done with chapter 9, starting on 10. I wanted to be done with 10 today too but distractions are distracting...
Better luck the rest of the week!
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author
Better luck the rest of the week!
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author
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I am only where I am today because of two words my husband said to me. So now it's your turn to be inspired...
"Why not?"
"Why not?"
July 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I am only where I am today because of two words my husband said to me. So now it's your turn to be inspired...
"Why not?"
"Why not?"
Today I finished chapter 7 of draft #2, and started on chapter 8. I'm making good progress! 😁
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author #onlytook3hoursinthecoffeeshop
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author #onlytook3hoursinthecoffeeshop
July 15, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Today I finished chapter 7 of draft #2, and started on chapter 8. I'm making good progress! 😁
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author #onlytook3hoursinthecoffeeshop
#writer #writing #urbanfantasy #novel #author #onlytook3hoursinthecoffeeshop
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You're going to get left behind if you don't use Al."
Leave me then. Leave me with my critical thinking skills, my ability to read and write long- form, and books without needing Al summaries.
Leave me then. Leave me with my critical thinking skills, my ability to read and write long- form, and books without needing Al summaries.
July 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM
You're going to get left behind if you don't use Al."
Leave me then. Leave me with my critical thinking skills, my ability to read and write long- form, and books without needing Al summaries.
Leave me then. Leave me with my critical thinking skills, my ability to read and write long- form, and books without needing Al summaries.
Reposted by Sean Trail
July 5, 2026 at 12:36 PM