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Why the Snark?

As I read published books — both those that are presented by traditional publishers and those that are being uploaded by individual authors — I have seen a plethora of errors. The Snarky Editor’s goal is to help authors become aware and therefore write better stories — and to have fun with the experience.

The softer side of having fun

When I stopped writing for Harlequin after having done 80 books for the publisher (and that’s a long, long story, so let’s just say it was a painful parting, and leave it at that), I didn’t write a word of fiction for close to two years. Though now that I…

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By Leigh Michaels

Hitting the brakes

Despite her reputation, The Snarky Editor really does like to give authors a break. Even when they misuse the word. The things that bring cars to a halt? Those are brakes, not breaks. When a would-be murderer tampers with a car, he often cuts the brake lines. The devices on…

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By Leigh Michaels

Hordes of hoards

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the difference between hoard and horde — and because both of them refer to large amounts, the distinction can be hard to spot. Hoard is a collection — usually a big collection, and usually one that’s gathered and kept rather than…

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By Leigh Michaels