Jeni Chappelle

@jenichappelle

Editor. Helped 200 novels into the world … so far 🥹 AuDHD. Chaotic good. Cat lady. Mostly here for the dopamine. #WritingCommunity #RevPit She/her 👇 Editing resources for writers 👇

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· 1d

While there are many factors that contribute to getting past the slush pile, your first chapter is arguably the most important. Your first chapter, in many ways, represents your whole book. So what makes an amazing first chapter? www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/post/what-ma...

notebooks and a laptop with the line: What Gets Your Story Past the Slush Pile?

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· 22d

Now booking consultations for summer and full manuscript critiques for fall. Phil the Office Cat is available by request…when he’s not busy stealing blankets. www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/editing/

A handsome gray and white cat, snuggled in the blankets, cleans his paw with his eyes closed.

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· 28d

Struggling through the revision process is completely normal. But you should start with a PLAN. Start with the free resources on my website. After that, grab my Reverse Outline workshop (on sale for $27.) It’ll help you get a bird’s-eye view of your story. Website link in bio. #writingcommunity

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jul 10

✨WRITERS: Bookmark this to remind yourself.✨ If you invested the time, energy, and even money to learn all the writing craft you could and GOT STUCK, you are experiencing what I call "second book syndrome" and it's completely normal. I can help! Now booking consultations. Link in bio #writersky

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jul 10

You already know how to write. That’s not the knowledge you need. What you need to know is how to apply what you know to your own query package. If you want to discover what to focus on to make your pages and query stand out, check out my Query Strategy Review: www.jenichappelleeditorial.com

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jul 8

No matter how good or clean your first draft is, you'll still have to revise. If a particular element is very hard for you, it's ok to leave it out for now. If skipping a scene doesn't feel right, try writing it in short sentences that can even be all "tell" (for now). #writingcommunity

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jul 6

How old were you when you wrote your first story/book? I love stories about lil bb writers. But it's just as valid if you didn't fall in love with writing until you were an adult. We all find pieces of ourselves at different paces, and that's more than okay--it's magical. #writersky

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jul 4

Well, hello there! Want a close up look at your first 2500 words? Book a one-hour consultation and I’ll read your first 2500 plus and we’ll Zoom to discuss anything to do with writing or publishing. Phil the Office cat may or may not attend. www.jenichappelleeditorial.com #writingcommunity

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jul 1

Phil the Office Cat was a feral stray, and it took a long time to build trust. I like to think of my relationship with clients like my one with Phil. It’s imperative to take the time for clients to trust you. Now booking consultations and late fall edits. www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/coaching/

Phil, a gray and white short haired cat with a gray “soul patch” below his lip, stares at the camera, expecting you to book editing services.

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 30

All the pieces of the story, back-story, character development, etc. are in your head. But they aren't always on the page. What you need is to get another set of eyes on your pages—cps and beta readers who can tell you what they aren't seeing so you can fill in the blanks. #writingcommunity

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 25

Writers: still stuck in the querying trenches? Querying involves understanding what agents are looking for and how to position your query for the best results. Join my upcoming query intensive, Out of the Trenches, and learn the strategy behind smart querying. #writersky #writingcommunity

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 24

STARTS JULY 8 Out of the Trenches: A Query Intensive The next manuscript you query really can be different. I don’t have a magic wand, but I do have a ton of experience and successful traditionally published clients. BUNDLE & SAVE $100! Add on: Query Package Critique 30-minute Zoom #writersky

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 20

Stop wondering if your query will land and learn how to ensure it will. First 20 Registrants save $50! Normally $197, drops to $147. BUNDLE & SAVE: Add a Query Package Critique and a 30 minute Zoom call to your Query Intensive and save $100! Available at registration ONLY. #writersky

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 17

🌟STOP WONDERING IF YOUR QUERY WILL LAND. LEARN HOW TO ENSURE IT WILL.🌟 OUT OF THE TRENCHES: A Query Intensive DETAILS: www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/query-intens... SAVE: The first 20 people to register for the Query Intensive save $50 off registration. Normally $197! #booksky

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 16

🤩 WRITERS: If you guessed “Out of the Trenches” you get an A++! 🌟OUT OF THE TRENCHES: Query Intensive 🤩 NOT Querying 101 ✨ 6 Weeks 🌝 LIVE feedback on Week 5 (Query, Synopsis + 5pp) 💫 Starting July 8th All the details coming tomorrow morning! #booksky

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 16

❓❓🙋🏻‍♀️ WRITERS: Can you guess what’s coming? Here’s a hint: this will change how you think about submitting manuscripts. Hints so far: “Out” “Of” “The”

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 16

🌝 WRITERS: Are you still watching? The reveal is coming! #writing

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 16

👀 WRITERS: Keep watching for an announcement today! If you’ve ever felt stuck in a never-ending cycle of rejection, this is for you. #writing

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 15

Not me trying to convince @smroffey.bsky.social to adopt baby skunks because litol and baybee 🥺😃

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Jun 12

Writers! I have something exciting coming up soon…if you are in the query trenches (or plan to be), keep an eye on this space! #writersky

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· May 23

Have you checked out my #Substack? I’ll tell you what you as a writer have in common with Georgia O’Keefe and why readers are not reading the book you wrote. www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/post/your-re... #writing

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Apr 23

Phil’s in for his annual checkup. He’s like a minor celebrity here. They just took him in the back to draw blood and I could hear them all saying hi to Phil and cooing over him as they walked down the hall.

A gray and white cate sitting calmly and patiently at the vet office while we wait for the doctor

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Apr 17

Phil loves going under the blanket. Which is great when it’s not 2 am.

A sleepy gray and white cat under a blanket

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Apr 13

This adult cozy fantasy is so charming, and Nefer's writing really brings the world to life. I can't wait to share this story with y'all! #RevPit @neferdoane.bsky.social

RevPit 2026 Annual contest winner announcement. Jeni Chappelle will be working with Nefer Doane, author of The Wishing Well. Congratulations to all our winners and runners-up!

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Apr 11

Now booking critiques + editing for summer + consultations for spring. Most genres for MG, YA, NA + Adult www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/links Phil is also available by request.

Phil, a gray and white cat, being sleepy on his bed by the window

Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Apr 10

With KT tape currently compensating for somehow hurting my knee in my sleep, I keep thinking “the glue that holds my parts together isn’t holding me.”

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Mar 25

End of first pass color coding. No, you can't zoom in enough to read the text. No, I'm not telling you what the colors mean. 😜 #RevPitTeaser

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Mar 24

I've been through my first quick pass of my subs, and I think that means it's time for a #RevPitTeaser thread. For me, teasers are reactions, random thoughts, and other miscellanea I wouldn't include in feedback or 10Queries. So, here's a peek into my brain

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Mar 17

For those following this storyline, we did indeed lose power this afternoon and haven’t gotten it back yet. Good times.

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Jeni Chappelle@jenichappelle· Mar 16