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Jen Schoe
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Writer 📜 | MG Sci-Fi 👽 | YA Fantasy 🦄|
I offer Manuscript Evalution 📑
Find me at https://www.fortheloveofplot.com/
Dog Mom 🐕🐶🐩| Systems Analyst 🤓 (to pay the bills)
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Jen Schoe @jenshoes.bsky.social · Mar 7
Post-Fallout, thirteen-year-old Harlow races to return a lost artifact—the last link to a dream shared with his late mother. But when ruthless agents close in and a buried secret threatens everything, he faces an impossible choice: cling to his mom’s memory or expose a truth that’ll rewrite history
Title: Harlow James Captures the Moon Dieselpunk theme. A moon in the background with pictures of a soda shop, a nuclear fallout, and a boy with his robot.
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Hello, followers! I'm a freelance book editor who loves video games, D&D, TV, and art. I mostly post about the writing craft, publishing resources, and books I'm reading.

📘 Hire me: tinyurl.com/3k9zctrs
📝 Writing resources: tinyurl.com/bdhkpwfe
🌏 Worldbuilding podcast: www.worldbuilderstavern.com
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April 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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#CampRevPit #CRPWizardWasps
I'm sworn to secrecy. Not for me, but for my people. They shouldn't bear the weight of my choices. Now this boy storms in, blind to the fallout, ready to unravel everything. One person can be wise. But people can't be trusted to do the right thing. Why can't he see that?
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 24
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟰: #VillainVoices
Good morning, #CampRevPit! Today, we give your villains a moment in the spotlight.
What would 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 say your book is about?
On a grassy green hill beneath a starry night sky, the caterpillar nibbles on a tree while the mantis and the firefly work on their stories. The mantis lays in the grass writing in her journal with a fountain pen and her very tall stack of papers beside her. The firefly sits in the branches of the tree with a laptop. The firefly’s butt is glowing brightly so the mantis can see to write.
April 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
jenshoes.bsky.social
I feel like I'm closing on the final leg of a marathon. I still have a few people reviewing my pages but I'm nearly there. My focus is on reading over writing for the time being. But it's a welcomed break.
#crpwizardwasps #camprevpit
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 22
DAY 2 #𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗠𝗮𝗽
Hope your first night by the fire sparked your inspiration! 🔥
Today, your manuscript is your map. What stage of your project are you at? Are you lost in the woods? Climbing a mountain? Sailing the seven seas? Use a visual metaphor or a gif, or even draw us a map. #CampRevPit
A well-fed green caterpillar sits on a little hill to the right of the screen, eating a pile of pages labeled with the words “story notes.” On the left, a Camp RevPit flag waves at the end of a flagpole. There is a blue sky with fluffy white clouds in the background. Text overlaid on the blue sky reads, #CampMap. What stage of your project are you at, Campers?
April 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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#CRPWizardWasps #campkickoff #camprevpit
I am working on any final tune-ups to my query package before hitting those query trenches 😅
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 21
DAY 1 #𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳
Good morning, scribbler bugs! Let's kick off #CampRevPit with some positive vibes!
Tell us—what will you be working on during Camp? Pitch it in any way, shape, or form that fits your mood.
a drawing of a green field and three bug friends - a mantis, a firefly and a caterpillar, prepping a pile of papers together. A flagpole with the Camp Revpit flag is at their side. #CampKickoff
April 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
jenshoes.bsky.social
Thank you so much @kala-g-writes.bsky.social! I'm so excited right now, I don't know how I'm supposed to get through the rest of this workday! Congrats to all the #revpit winners, runner-ups, and everyone who was brave enough to enter. You're all stars ⭐
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 14
Editor Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social has chosen HARLOW JAMES CAPTURES THE MOON (MG SciFi) by Jennifer Schoenecke @jenshoes.bsky.social as her runner-up. #RevPit
April 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Editor Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social has chosen HARLOW JAMES CAPTURES THE MOON (MG SciFi) by Jennifer Schoenecke @jenshoes.bsky.social as her runner-up. #RevPit
April 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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reviseresub.bsky.social
Now to announce our runners-up! Each runner-up receives amazing prizes! This year, they'll receive feedback on their query, synopsis, and first pages from Megan Manzano + a 1 on 1 coaching session w/ Jessica Conoley of The CE Coaches @thececoaches.bsky.social #RevPit
Prizes
Entrants of our Annual Contest have the opportunity to win feedback and developmental edits on their full manuscript from one of our profes
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April 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Without further ado, here’s what you’ve all been waiting for! It’s winner and runners-up announcement time! #RevPit
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April 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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A huge thank you to all of the editors for their time! I learned so much again this time around :)

Thanks as well to the community for being so open, caring, and fun!! Especially thank you @ambucsaru.bsky.social for your prompts - it made the wait that much easier, even enjoyable!!

#RevPitWaiting
ambucsaru.bsky.social A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED @ambucsaru.bsky.social · Apr 12
#RevPitWaiting T-2!

Before a 'journey' that I've started is coming to an end, I like reminding myself of what I'm thankful for.

What good things have come from the journey. Things that I wouldn't have had if I didn't put myself out there to possibly experience disappointment.

[pls not me lol]
4/12 - THANK YOUs. Is there anyone you’d like to thank? Someone who made #RevPitWaiting better? Who helped you get to today?
April 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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madelynknecht.bsky.social
Alright, ending my crazy day with some #RevPit #10Queries!

Legend:
A - Adult
YA - Young Adult
MG - Middle Grade

F - Fantasy
SF - Science fiction
CF - Contemporary fantasy
T - Thriller
H - Horror
April 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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aealexander.bsky.social
It's time for #10Queries SNEAK ATTACK! I had some extra time today, so let's goooo. #RevPit
a man with a beard is standing in front of a store shelf and says sneak attack
Alt: Scene from the TV show Kim's Convenience. Korean man in a plaid shirt looking around nervously. Text reads, "Sneak attack!"
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April 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Welcome to my last session of #10Queries for #RevPit!

QL- Query Letter
5PS- First 5 pages
MG- Middle Grade
YA- Young Adult
A- Adult

SF/S- Science Fiction/Speculative
H- Horror
F- Fantasy
R- Romance
M/T- Mystery/Thriller
C/GF- Contemporary/General Fiction
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April 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Thanks for coming to hang out with me today for my first session of #10Queries for #RevPit! Meet me back here tomorrow at the same time for more chaos!
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April 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Check back here later this week for a couple of my #10Queries sessions
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March 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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madelynknecht.bsky.social
Welcome to my first #10Queries thread! It may be a bit slow going because of work, but I'm here and ready to go! #RevPit #RevPitTeasers

Guide:
A: Adult
MG: Middle Grade
YA: Young Adult

F: Fantasy
T: Thriller
M: Mystery
R: Romance
SF: SciFi
H: Horror
March 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
jenshoes.bsky.social
Huge shoutout to my CP, a brilliant UK screenwriter, whose insight makes my work stronger. Grateful for my alpha readers (aka my family) and the amazing beta readers who’ve helped along the way! #Revpitwaiting
ambucsaru.bsky.social A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED @ambucsaru.bsky.social · Mar 31
#RevPitWaiting day 15!

With #revpit 10queries starting to pop up, this is a great chance to give a shoutout to someone who helped you with your QP or MS!

Did anyone post their query on r/pubtips? Do you have any great beta readers or critique partners?

Resources to share?
3/31 - CP Shoutout. Is there anyone that played an important role in getting your manuscript ready for #RevPit? Give them a shoutout!
March 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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jenichappelle.bsky.social
All the #RevPit editors are available to hire outside the contest. Many (me included) work w genres/ages not in our RevPit MSWL. We keep MSWLs limited, in part, for genre coverage. So please--hire us, share our content, refer others so we can keep doing these events that help writers
theru.agnubloom.com Tahira Heru | Andree Koehler @theru.agnubloom.com · Mar 28
First, you are fantastic and even though I know I'm not in this bunch (different genre), I would LOVE to work with you. Your guidance is just what I need and I'd love to sit and talk about some of the issues you described that follow me about like this:
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March 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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All right, #RevPit, who's ready for my first #10Queries?
March 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
jenshoes.bsky.social
#Revpitwaiting I have a YA Fantasy platonic soulmates story about soul collectors, a philosophical dystopian short story that just needs an editor, and a picture book about being gentle with small dogs.
I think I might be an agents worst nightmare. Pick a lane!
Top left: the ferryman of hades Top Center: Best Friends and Together forever in frilly pink Top Right: Pouring wine and Title: The Unburdened Center Left: Mascarade Masks Center: Angel and the Grim Reaper sipping coffee Center Right: Poison sign Bottom Left: Old Castle Hallway Bottom Center: A magical portal Bottom Right: A person standing in front a time piece hanging from the sky Top Left: Title: The Overseer Top Center: The Creation of Adam but with robot hands Top Right: Robots in dominion over other robots Center Left: Streaming Code Center: AI coded to look like man Center Right: A futuristic robot Bottom Left: The human brain wired with code Bottom Center: The creation or destruction of the universe in fire Bottom Right: A robot in submission
March 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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So many amazing authors out there! For modern inspiration I love Jessica Townsend & Jackie Yeager for their whimsy and wonder.
Shoutout to Andy Weir for making long science exposition compelling & Leo Tolstoy for taking so many hours of my time but making every moment count. #revpitwaiting #revpit
ambucsaru.bsky.social A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED @ambucsaru.bsky.social · Mar 27
#RevPitWaiting Day 11! (I said day 9 twice 🫣 oops)

#revpit Share your favorite authors! Were there any which made you say, "I will write my own book?"
3/27 - Fav Author. Who are your favorite authors and why? Have any of them been a source of inspiration for you?
March 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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#RevPitTeaser Welcome to my teaser thread! In which nothing will make sense. There will be nothing but chaos, and maybe the tiniest tidbits of advice.
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March 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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All my sweet boys. Huey Lewis a 7 year old terrier chihuahua, Hemingway a 13 year old terrier, and Lucius a 5 year old monster . . . I mean papillon. And spinner, my little audax jumping spider. They make my heart happy everyday.
#revpitwaiting
A terrier chihuahua mix, a Norfolk terrier, and a papillon mix audax jumping spider
March 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Did I just fall in love...? #RevPit #RevPitTeasers
March 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
jenshoes.bsky.social
Hi #revpitwaiting! I don’t write to music, but I play the Fallout 4 main theme when I think about Harlow James. Its eerie softness gives me chills when I picture him reaching the city—skyscrapers looming, forgotten technology being restored. A ghost of a world, but he finds a flicker of hope.
March 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM