Finally understand what agents are actually looking for. Today is the LAST DAY TO SAVE on my querying intensive, OUT OF THE TRENCHES so if you’ve been thinking about it, sign up before the price goes up.
All the details are on my home page at www.jenichappelleeditorial.com.
#querytrenches
All the details are on my home page at www.jenichappelleeditorial.com.
#querytrenches
November 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Finally understand what agents are actually looking for. Today is the LAST DAY TO SAVE on my querying intensive, OUT OF THE TRENCHES so if you’ve been thinking about it, sign up before the price goes up.
All the details are on my home page at www.jenichappelleeditorial.com.
#querytrenches
All the details are on my home page at www.jenichappelleeditorial.com.
#querytrenches
💬take a look at this upcoming event from the SCBWI Alaska region—Comping your submission with agent Jen Newens of Martin Literary Management— November 16✍️ #scbwievent @scbwi-alaska.bsky.social #writingwebinar #querytrenches
www.scbwi.org/regions/alas...
www.scbwi.org/regions/alas...
October 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM
💬take a look at this upcoming event from the SCBWI Alaska region—Comping your submission with agent Jen Newens of Martin Literary Management— November 16✍️ #scbwievent @scbwi-alaska.bsky.social #writingwebinar #querytrenches
www.scbwi.org/regions/alas...
www.scbwi.org/regions/alas...
Taking a break from the #querytrenches to submit to some novel competitions! (which was how I got my first agent)
Any I should put on my radar?
Just submitted to the Caledonia Novel Award and will be sending to the Bath Novel Awards next month.
Wish me luck!
Any I should put on my radar?
Just submitted to the Caledonia Novel Award and will be sending to the Bath Novel Awards next month.
Wish me luck!
October 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Taking a break from the #querytrenches to submit to some novel competitions! (which was how I got my first agent)
Any I should put on my radar?
Just submitted to the Caledonia Novel Award and will be sending to the Bath Novel Awards next month.
Wish me luck!
Any I should put on my radar?
Just submitted to the Caledonia Novel Award and will be sending to the Bath Novel Awards next month.
Wish me luck!
A little color palette for Thursday #writingcommunity #fantasy #romance #querytrenches #booksky #writersky #romantasy
September 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A little color palette for Thursday #writingcommunity #fantasy #romance #querytrenches #booksky #writersky #romantasy
Just sent out a whole batch of queries. Fingers crossed someone likes what I've sent! Being in the #querytrenches is not for the weak.
February 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Just sent out a whole batch of queries. Fingers crossed someone likes what I've sent! Being in the #querytrenches is not for the weak.
The moon and I go way back. Stand under it and whisper all your dreams and wishes! 🌙 magic is powerful! #writingcommunity #booksky #fantasy #romance #query #querytrenches #vibes #fantasyromance #magicvibes #writersky #writer
August 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The moon and I go way back. Stand under it and whisper all your dreams and wishes! 🌙 magic is powerful! #writingcommunity #booksky #fantasy #romance #query #querytrenches #vibes #fantasyromance #magicvibes #writersky #writer
Today, I join the trenches.
It's been 20 years since I graduated with a cum laude fiction degree, reading and writing without querying, but now I believe in this book with my whole soul.
#YABooks #DarkAcademiaBooks #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #QueryTrenches #AuthorJourney
It's been 20 years since I graduated with a cum laude fiction degree, reading and writing without querying, but now I believe in this book with my whole soul.
#YABooks #DarkAcademiaBooks #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #QueryTrenches #AuthorJourney
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Today, I join the trenches.
It's been 20 years since I graduated with a cum laude fiction degree, reading and writing without querying, but now I believe in this book with my whole soul.
#YABooks #DarkAcademiaBooks #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #QueryTrenches #AuthorJourney
It's been 20 years since I graduated with a cum laude fiction degree, reading and writing without querying, but now I believe in this book with my whole soul.
#YABooks #DarkAcademiaBooks #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #QueryTrenches #AuthorJourney
7:09a
#QueryTrenches
|> PITCHED
|> Dad Mode is about to activate, so I'm happy I was able to at least do that
#QueryTrenches
|> PITCHED
|> Dad Mode is about to activate, so I'm happy I was able to at least do that
November 21, 2024 at 2:12 PM
7:09a
#QueryTrenches
|> PITCHED
|> Dad Mode is about to activate, so I'm happy I was able to at least do that
#QueryTrenches
|> PITCHED
|> Dad Mode is about to activate, so I'm happy I was able to at least do that
The #querytrenches suck all kinds of duck 🫠
a chihuahua dog is wrapped in a blanket on a bed .
ALT: a chihuahua dog is wrapped in a blanket on a bed .
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2024 at 12:23 AM
The #querytrenches suck all kinds of duck 🫠
6:33a
#QueryTrenches
|> okay, here we go
|> Project BIANCA, middle grade contemporary fantasy
|> time to start querying the first agent
#QueryTrenches
|> okay, here we go
|> Project BIANCA, middle grade contemporary fantasy
|> time to start querying the first agent
February 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
6:33a
#QueryTrenches
|> okay, here we go
|> Project BIANCA, middle grade contemporary fantasy
|> time to start querying the first agent
#QueryTrenches
|> okay, here we go
|> Project BIANCA, middle grade contemporary fantasy
|> time to start querying the first agent
6 SLOTS LEFT!
Having issues with finding the perfect comparative titles? Not sure if your pitch is up to snuff? Nervous that your query letter won't impress? Let me help you out!
#writingcommunity #querytrenches
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Having issues with finding the perfect comparative titles? Not sure if your pitch is up to snuff? Nervous that your query letter won't impress? Let me help you out!
#writingcommunity #querytrenches
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 15, 2024 at 7:31 PM
6 SLOTS LEFT!
Having issues with finding the perfect comparative titles? Not sure if your pitch is up to snuff? Nervous that your query letter won't impress? Let me help you out!
#writingcommunity #querytrenches
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Having issues with finding the perfect comparative titles? Not sure if your pitch is up to snuff? Nervous that your query letter won't impress? Let me help you out!
#writingcommunity #querytrenches
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
There’s a lot going on here, but in short…
Got a Revise & Resubmit, which means an agent liked my book enough to give it another chance. They kindly offered some guidance (HUGE, if you know how busy lit agents are), so now we begin.
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#amwriting #querytrenches #StayAtHomeDad
Got a Revise & Resubmit, which means an agent liked my book enough to give it another chance. They kindly offered some guidance (HUGE, if you know how busy lit agents are), so now we begin.
+++
#amwriting #querytrenches #StayAtHomeDad
July 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
There’s a lot going on here, but in short…
Got a Revise & Resubmit, which means an agent liked my book enough to give it another chance. They kindly offered some guidance (HUGE, if you know how busy lit agents are), so now we begin.
+++
#amwriting #querytrenches #StayAtHomeDad
Got a Revise & Resubmit, which means an agent liked my book enough to give it another chance. They kindly offered some guidance (HUGE, if you know how busy lit agents are), so now we begin.
+++
#amwriting #querytrenches #StayAtHomeDad
200 agent queries completed!🤪🥹😳
Surely I’m getting close!🤷♂️🤣🙏
#querytrenches
#literaryagents
#bskywriters
#authors
#writers
#querying
Surely I’m getting close!🤷♂️🤣🙏
#querytrenches
#literaryagents
#bskywriters
#authors
#writers
#querying
March 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
200 agent queries completed!🤪🥹😳
Surely I’m getting close!🤷♂️🤣🙏
#querytrenches
#literaryagents
#bskywriters
#authors
#writers
#querying
Surely I’m getting close!🤷♂️🤣🙏
#querytrenches
#literaryagents
#bskywriters
#authors
#writers
#querying
2/3 Reframe for the #querytrenches
What’s the point? I should give up. ➡️ Get back to basics. Why did you start writing in the first place? Do you need a break from querying?
#writingcommunity ⬇️
What’s the point? I should give up. ➡️ Get back to basics. Why did you start writing in the first place? Do you need a break from querying?
#writingcommunity ⬇️
March 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
2/3 Reframe for the #querytrenches
What’s the point? I should give up. ➡️ Get back to basics. Why did you start writing in the first place? Do you need a break from querying?
#writingcommunity ⬇️
What’s the point? I should give up. ➡️ Get back to basics. Why did you start writing in the first place? Do you need a break from querying?
#writingcommunity ⬇️
#QueryTrenches
1:11p
|> working on finding the next batch of agents to pitch
|> not feeling my list for BIANCA, as a lot of them already declined NESS and aren't vibing with my style
|> and the NESS list is almost done, so we need more
1:11p
|> working on finding the next batch of agents to pitch
|> not feeling my list for BIANCA, as a lot of them already declined NESS and aren't vibing with my style
|> and the NESS list is almost done, so we need more
May 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
#QueryTrenches
1:11p
|> working on finding the next batch of agents to pitch
|> not feeling my list for BIANCA, as a lot of them already declined NESS and aren't vibing with my style
|> and the NESS list is almost done, so we need more
1:11p
|> working on finding the next batch of agents to pitch
|> not feeling my list for BIANCA, as a lot of them already declined NESS and aren't vibing with my style
|> and the NESS list is almost done, so we need more
#LoveAndRockets by #HernandezBros meets #Maddaddam
Trilogy by #Atwood with a #latinx #queer #punk Maude from
#HaroldAndMaude as the MC.
These are my comps.
If you get these references, i want to be friends with you 😍
#amquerying
#querytrenches
Trilogy by #Atwood with a #latinx #queer #punk Maude from
#HaroldAndMaude as the MC.
These are my comps.
If you get these references, i want to be friends with you 😍
#amquerying
#querytrenches
December 22, 2024 at 12:11 PM
#LoveAndRockets by #HernandezBros meets #Maddaddam
Trilogy by #Atwood with a #latinx #queer #punk Maude from
#HaroldAndMaude as the MC.
These are my comps.
If you get these references, i want to be friends with you 😍
#amquerying
#querytrenches
Trilogy by #Atwood with a #latinx #queer #punk Maude from
#HaroldAndMaude as the MC.
These are my comps.
If you get these references, i want to be friends with you 😍
#amquerying
#querytrenches
February 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
February 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Project BIANCA
Middle Grade Contemporary Fantasy
#QueryTrenches
“No” replies - 1
“Yes” replies - 0
Very first rejection received for this. And gotta be honest, if hurts.
This is from the agent who really liked Project NESS, and did a full request on that.
Middle Grade Contemporary Fantasy
#QueryTrenches
“No” replies - 1
“Yes” replies - 0
Very first rejection received for this. And gotta be honest, if hurts.
This is from the agent who really liked Project NESS, and did a full request on that.
February 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Project BIANCA
Middle Grade Contemporary Fantasy
#QueryTrenches
“No” replies - 1
“Yes” replies - 0
Very first rejection received for this. And gotta be honest, if hurts.
This is from the agent who really liked Project NESS, and did a full request on that.
Middle Grade Contemporary Fantasy
#QueryTrenches
“No” replies - 1
“Yes” replies - 0
Very first rejection received for this. And gotta be honest, if hurts.
This is from the agent who really liked Project NESS, and did a full request on that.
5:13a
#QueryTrenches
|> researching agents for either Project GREY or NESS
|> trying to pick one to target for the next day or two then will query them
|> also, I think I need to change the water in the Nespresso machine because I honestly can't remember the last time I did...
|> a month ago...?
#QueryTrenches
|> researching agents for either Project GREY or NESS
|> trying to pick one to target for the next day or two then will query them
|> also, I think I need to change the water in the Nespresso machine because I honestly can't remember the last time I did...
|> a month ago...?
November 18, 2024 at 12:16 PM
5:13a
#QueryTrenches
|> researching agents for either Project GREY or NESS
|> trying to pick one to target for the next day or two then will query them
|> also, I think I need to change the water in the Nespresso machine because I honestly can't remember the last time I did...
|> a month ago...?
#QueryTrenches
|> researching agents for either Project GREY or NESS
|> trying to pick one to target for the next day or two then will query them
|> also, I think I need to change the water in the Nespresso machine because I honestly can't remember the last time I did...
|> a month ago...?
Got my first full manuscript request and my brain thought it was a great time to question the entire plot
#writer #author #querytrenches
#writer #author #querytrenches
March 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Got my first full manuscript request and my brain thought it was a great time to question the entire plot
#writer #author #querytrenches
#writer #author #querytrenches
oh hey, i forgot last week was the 1 year anniversary since i started querying
I don’t regret trying my hand at querying. Not only have i learned an important lesson in patience, I really do believe its strengthened my ability as a writer to receive and utilize feedback
#writersky #querytrenches
I don’t regret trying my hand at querying. Not only have i learned an important lesson in patience, I really do believe its strengthened my ability as a writer to receive and utilize feedback
#writersky #querytrenches
September 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
oh hey, i forgot last week was the 1 year anniversary since i started querying
I don’t regret trying my hand at querying. Not only have i learned an important lesson in patience, I really do believe its strengthened my ability as a writer to receive and utilize feedback
#writersky #querytrenches
I don’t regret trying my hand at querying. Not only have i learned an important lesson in patience, I really do believe its strengthened my ability as a writer to receive and utilize feedback
#writersky #querytrenches
Just finished proofreading all 123k words of book one! 🥵 The ending still gets me every time!! 🤭
but now that means it’s off to the querying trenches I go! 😬
any advice from my published author friends?! #booksky #publishing #querytrenches
but now that means it’s off to the querying trenches I go! 😬
any advice from my published author friends?! #booksky #publishing #querytrenches
a little girl is sliding down an orange slide with the words " this is the end for me " above her
ALT: a little girl is sliding down an orange slide with the words " this is the end for me " above her
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February 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Just finished proofreading all 123k words of book one! 🥵 The ending still gets me every time!! 🤭
but now that means it’s off to the querying trenches I go! 😬
any advice from my published author friends?! #booksky #publishing #querytrenches
but now that means it’s off to the querying trenches I go! 😬
any advice from my published author friends?! #booksky #publishing #querytrenches
The worst part about drafting query letters is knowing you’re putting in hours of work on something that will be skimmed over in 5 seconds.
#writingcommunity #querytrenches
#writingcommunity #querytrenches
February 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The worst part about drafting query letters is knowing you’re putting in hours of work on something that will be skimmed over in 5 seconds.
#writingcommunity #querytrenches
#writingcommunity #querytrenches
Had a dream of waking up to a partial request only to actually wake up to a rejection. 🙃
#iamquerying #query #querytrenches #writingcommunity #iamwriting
#iamquerying #query #querytrenches #writingcommunity #iamwriting
August 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Had a dream of waking up to a partial request only to actually wake up to a rejection. 🙃
#iamquerying #query #querytrenches #writingcommunity #iamwriting
#iamquerying #query #querytrenches #writingcommunity #iamwriting