📘 My New Book, "Just Grammar"


Hello, Reader.

And just like that, it is August. Some of us are really looking forward to no more heat and chilly mornings and cool afternoons and even cooler evenings. Okay. So Southern California near the beach is not stifling hot, and “cool” is relative. Fall is still my favorite time of the year.

This is the most exciting news I can possibly share at this moment: Just Grammar, my new grammar book, the prequel to Bad Grammar/Good Punctuation, is in the last stages of being proofed and will be on the way to the printer very soon. I'm making a special list of people who plan on ordering it and will be the first to know when it's available. Be sure to add your name here. (There may even be a discount in it for you.)

Lastly, Justin Baker-Rojas, the face behind the "Support" button and the guy busy behind the scenes at Margie Holds Court, will be giving a webinar this Saturday called "The Frame of Mind: Creating Meaning in Digital Spaces," after which I'll give a short talk on some observations on the language and how our ways of communicating are changing. For those of you that need CEUs, this will be a fun way to earn them as well! See below for details.

Look for the announcement about a few short classes coming in September to earn those CEUs before the deadline.

Happy punctuating!

Margie


New Book: Just Grammar
by Margie Wakeman Wells

The prequel to Bad Grammar/Good Punctuation — Just Grammar is a straightforward explanation of the basic rules that govern our language, presenting the information that is background for good punctuation. Coming soon.

Webinar (1.25 CEU Hours)
Saturday, August 25
10:00 AM Pacific Time

The Frame of Mind: Creating Meaning in Digital Spaces

In a world saturated with images, how do we ensure our visuals truly connect? In this session, visual strategist Justin Baker-Rojas shares insights, methodology, and revealing truths on how to return to our most innate creative tool — our human mind.

This session is designed for creators and consumers alike. Learn how to craft visuals that resonate deeply, enhance human connection, and stand out in today’s fast-paced digital environment. Through this webinar, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on visual storytelling and discover the mindful techniques that can transform the way you approach visual content.

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Margie Wakeman Wells

Margie began teaching in 1964 and joined the court reporting world twelve years later. She taught the machine and all aspects of English for traditional programs before establishing her own online school in 2015. She is the author of English-related books that present practical solutions for applying standard English rules to the spoken word. Through Margie Holds Court, she teaches classes, presents for state and national organizations, authors a blog on all things English, and runs a subscription service to answer daily questions.

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