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I’m a linguist and fiction writer with over 20 years of experience exploring the mysteries of language.

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Refreshing Grammar: An easy-going guide for teachers, writers and other creative people is now available!

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With equal parts wisdom and humour, Jodie Clark shares a new approach to grammar that she’s developed over two decades of linguistics teaching and research. Her unique methods have made grammar enjoyable, accessible and shame-free for hundreds of teachers, writers and university English students.

  • Learn step-by-step ways of accessing your intuitions about grammar

  • Test your knowledge with exercises

  • Spark your creativity with writing prompts

  • Discover the creative ways writers have played with grammatical structure in works of literature

NEW COURSE

The grammar or show don't tell

Easy-going writing tips for exploring the emotional depths

How easy do you find it to ‘show don’t tell’ when describing emotions?

The Grammar of Show Don’t Tell is an innovative approach to the classic writing conundrum—how to write emotions that resonate.

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