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FREE Big Scary List of Filler & Filter Words

My most requested resource is now FREE and available to everyone! I put together a gigantic, as-close-to-comprehensive-as-possible list of fillers and filter words for novelists. PLUS I included a few bonus ways to tighten up your writing. 

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Reverse Outline Info

The most powerful tool every novelist needs to know about

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I've helped authors bring more than 200 books into the world
craig - HOSAS
hill - elemental
thomas, angie - the hate u give
bell - lamplighter
Archer - The Wrong Mr Right
mcguire -on_the_surface
litteken - the_memory_keeper
kennedy - parting
grossman - dalliances
baughman - light_in_the_lake
marufu - the_balloon
lewis - bad_witch_burning
price - thousand_fires
Rodriguez - Treasure Tracks
stainton - best_laid

Hello, Friend

I'm Jeni Chappelle

I’m an independent editor and writing instructor, and since 2009, I’ve helped more than two hundred books into the world with major publishers, small presses, and indie authors, including bestselling and award-winning authors.

My workshops and resources aim to show you how to:
* get what’s in your head onto the page
* break the writing process into manageable steps
* recognize how individual writing concepts work together to build a complete, cohesive story.

Other things to know about me
* late-diagnosed AuDHD
* eldest daughter
* former gifted kid
* cat lady

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Reverse Outlines

My Favorite Tool for Writers

What Is a Reverse Outline for Writers?

A reverse outline is a tool for writers that gives them a way to review their plot, pacing, character arc, worldbuilding, and other story-level elements without having to reread their manuscript over and over. If a regular outline is like driving directions for a road trip, a reverse outline is like a map where you push pins in at the places you’ve been. For plotters, panters, and everyone in between. It’s a game changer for writing a novel!

Here’s a short blog post to get you started on the basics of reverse outlines. 

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Featured Workshop:
Writing Reverse Outlines Like a Pro

In this step-by-step workshop, learn how to create a reverse outline for your novel and use it to get a bird's eye view of your story.

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Jeni was undoubtedly a key player in my manuscript’s success. At first, I was nervous about paying someone without a “guarantee” of what the payoff would be—would I get my money’s worth? Having now worked with Jeni I can say without hesitation that my answer is YES. Jeni’s notes were intelligent and insightful, and I could tell that she really took her time with my manuscript. I was so blown away by the developmental edits we worked on that I later went back and worked with Jeni on a final proofread before querying. I can’t recommend Jeni enough!
Shannon Price Critically Acclaimed Author
If you're self-publishing, it helps SO MUCH to have someone with insight and perspective on the big picture for your journey. Grateful to have that person in Jeni Chappelle -- after editing 6 of my books, she helps me see where I've been and where it's smart to go.
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What my Clients Say

We met during the inaugural year of #RevPit and I was immediately struck by how much she just GOT my novel! Her notes were thorough and insightful and I was blown away by the depth of understanding she had for my characters and the story I was truly trying to tell. We chatted a bit before I received my edit letter and then after again, to really polish and hone the trouble spots. Not only did she strengthen my first novel, but I’ve had her voice in my head while writing the next to follow. She’s amazing at helping writers further develop their skills and on top of all of that, she’s a truly lovely person, always encouraging and one of my biggest cheerleaders. I’m so happy I got the chance to work with Jeni and happily recommend her to any writer I know!
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Essential Writing Advice

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