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You need help applying what you know to your story
You already understand craft fundamentals. You’ve revised. You’re great at giving feedback to other writers. You may have queried before. What you’re missing isn’t effort or knowledge. It’s clear, manuscript-specific guidance that helps you decide what to do next.
You don't need more writing advice
You need help applying what you know to your story
You already understand craft fundamentals. You’ve revised. You’re great at giving feedback to other writers. You may have queried before. What you’re missing isn’t effort or knowledge. It’s clear, manuscript-specific guidance that helps you decide what to do next.
Hello, Friend
I'm Jeni Chappelle. I've been called a manuscript wizard, book doula, and story godmother.
But really, I'm a giant story nerd who loves that moment when an author's brain lights up with understanding and reignites their passion for writing.
I've collaborated on thousands of manuscripts and query packages since 2009 through my editorial business and my volunteer work with RevPit and other organizations. I've made it my job to know what agents notice, how to prepare your materials for submission, and how to give you an edge in the market. I have also curated and created dozens of resources and tools to make revising simpler for authors who are serious about their craft.
I bring all of that and more to when you work with me. The plan is to dump everything out of my brain into yours so you can benefit from my knowledge, skills, and experience.
I am a human, and I support humans. Read my AI Policy on my FAQ page.
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Services at a Glance
Full Manuscript Critiques
These critiques focus on how the manuscript is functioning as a whole and are best suited for writers who already have a strong foundation in craft.
Story Consulting
Targeted, conversation-based support for writers who need help thinking through story problems, structural decisions, or revision strategy without committing to a full critique.
Reverse Outline Workshop
On demand video. A guided process to map what your draft is actually doing on the page so you can spot structural issues, pacing problems, and opportunities for smarter revision.
Get Guidance. Have a Strategy. Find Support.
You don’t need to overhaul everything.
You need clarity about what this manuscript needs next.
Start with a Manuscript Critique and get concrete guidance you can actually use.
Stop guessing. Start deciding.
Grounded publishing guidance
For a limited time, get my core revision and querying toolkit
• Query template
• Synopsis template
• Flexible beat sheet
• Filler and filter word list
You’ll also get clear, concrete insights on the market, craft, querying, and revision to help committed novelists decide what to do next, based on my work with thousands of manuscripts and writers just like you.
Practical tools. Market-aware insight. Clear next steps.