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

👇 Free editing resources for writers 👇
www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/links
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in other news, reminder that I have a book—about a 43yo autistic guy who has a gay/lowkey monsterfucker awakening after getting lost in an enchanted forest—releasing in July, so it'd be super awesome if you preordered, requested it at your library, & told your friends

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The Lord of the Wood
Check out The Lord of the Wood - <strong>The cozy fantasy of TJ Klune meets the creeping horror of T. Kingfisher in this magical novel about a man who enters a deadly enchanted forest expecting it to ...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The GoFundMe for Megan Records’s sons is still accepting donations
February 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
#RevPit community, please hold space for this family
February 10, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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February 10, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Do you already know querying basics but something isn’t working?

I now offer a Query Strategy Review with personalized, manuscript-specific guidance on your first 10 pages, query, and synopsis for a flat fee of $150.

www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/contact/

#queryingtrenches
February 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Many writers understand interiority but struggle applying it to their own story.

Interiority=
Thoughts
Emotions
Reactions
Visceral responses
Helps reader connect to POV character
Shares details about plot & character

Using combo of showing + telling helps reader understand what’s happening.
February 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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She leaves behind two sons, 13 and 11 years old. The family has set up a GoFundMe to help the family prepare for the difficult road ahead.

As the #RevPit community, we would love you to share any kind stories or interactions you may have had with Megan. ❤️

gofund.me/a7b6dda99
Donate to Caring for Megan’s Sons as They Navigate Life Ahead, organized by David Records
We are raising funds to support my sister Megan and, most importantl… David Records needs your support for Caring for Megan’s Sons as They Navigate Life Ahead
gofund.me
January 31, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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With heavy hearts, we are sad to share with the #RevPit community that we are losing one of our beloved editors and friends.

Megan Records has been holding back the progression of terminal cancer for the last two years. She is now in hospice with her family at her side during her final days.
January 31, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Actual footage of me trembling in this weather.
January 30, 2026 at 1:40 PM
What they say: “regulate the nervous system”

What I hear:
January 30, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Are you a neurodivergent writer?

Sometimes editing can feel like looking for a forest when you’re stuck in the trees.

It doesn’t have to.

You need to work with your brain instead of against it. Find resources that work with your learning style! (aural=podcasts visual=videos, books, etc.)
January 29, 2026 at 1:51 PM
You already know how to write. That’s not the knowledge you need.

What you need is to know 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
January 27, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Writers: I’d love to hear yours, too. Drop them in the comments!

Some of my favorites:

The Thesaurus series by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman

Voice by James Scott Bell

Structuring Your Novel by K.M. Weiland

Story Genius by Lisa Cron

Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes

What are your favorites?
January 23, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Remember not to jump into changes without a plan.

Check plot points against your beat sheet.

Create a reverse outline.

Note where there isn't external conflict/main plot isn't moving forward.

Create a new outline/synopsis of how scenes need to be reworked.

Link in bio for my newsletter.
January 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Getting ready to query or already querying and not quite sure what’s going wrong? Try my Query Strategy Review.

Tailored for experienced writers who need focused, targeted advice on what’s working and what isn’t, and what to do next.

www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/editing/ or link in bio.
January 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM
⏩Looking for an editor? Click the link in my bio!

Choosing an editor is a big decision. My recommendation is to look at 3 key things:

1. Editing style/do they show how to achieve YOUR vision?

2. Experience/how long & what kinds of authors?

3. Testimonials/Repeat clients?
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
I don't recommend trying to get this right when drafting.

But when you're revising, try highlighting all the "plot stuff" in one color and all the interiority in another color. It's a strong visual cue so you can see that balance and adjust accordingly.

#writingcommunity #writerthreads #write
January 13, 2026 at 12:37 PM
When writers come to me and say they just can’t figure out the next step in writing their book, it’s often because they’re trying to take too big of a step!

I try to break things down into small, actionable chunks, so you can keep moving forward.

www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/contact/

#writing
January 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Reminder for every writer who needs it: It’s ok to be overwhelmed, stressed out, and unable to write. ❤️

#writingcommunity
January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
You’ve taken classes and workshops and read books, but struggle to apply what you’ve learned to your own work.

CPs and beta readers can give you an unbiased view of your story, and I recommend a reverse outline to see gaps.

Writing Reverse Outlines Like a Pro, on sale for $27. Link in bio.
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
WRITERS: Different age categories need different amounts of reaction.

MG needs the least, then adult, then YA. This is a matter of how many words you actually use to express these reactions. Because we still need to see those three kinds of reactions to each stimulus, regardless of age category.
January 6, 2026 at 12:33 PM
A reverse outline is one of the best tools you can use to get a bird’s-eye view of your story. Check out my Reverse Outline Workshop, now on sale for $27, and give yourself the tool you need to finish and edit your novel. Link in bio or www.jenichappelleeditorial.com. #writingcommunity
January 2, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Are you writing Romantasy? Are you ready for a professional edit?

In 2026, I’m booking edits for the books I’m dying to read. So if you have a Romantasy with grumpy & sunshine, or rivals to lovers, or strong she or they MC? Let’s work together to shape your story! Link in bio.

#writingcommunity
December 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I’m a full-time freelance editor and most of my clients are word-of-mouth. Currently booking edits with the kind of books I’d like to read, and, right now, that’s Romantasy!

Grumpy and sunshine
Rivals to lovers
Smart she and they MCs
Magic w/hints of real science.

www.jenichappelleeditorial.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM