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Punctuation Without Tears

Illustrated by Delia Johnson

FIVE STARS *****
'A powerful little book: sure-footed, simple, feisty, funny, and profoundly helpful’

The Independent

‘This book is an absolute Godsend, concise, precise and wonderfully written’

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A dark and ominous tale brilliantly written’

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‘Let’s get one thing straight, I needed this book. What I did not know is that I would be laughing so loud in the office that my book is now being passed around.'

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‘Amazing book, very easy to follow and implement. A must buy’

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‘This book inspires and comforts in equal measure. It feels like it has been written by an old friend or your favourite teacher, you know, the one that really ‘got’ you. It takes a rare talent indeed to take such a daunting a subject and turn it into an absolute pleasure.’

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DETAILS

  • Print Length: 126 pages
  • Publisher: Corax
  • Publication Date: 12 July 2018
  • Language: English

Back Cover

Punctuate with confidence the easy way! A quick, funny, illustrated guide to all the punctuation you’ll ever need to know. Whether you want to master punctuation for school, university, creative writing, journalism, business or anything else, this zany little book abandons complex rules and offers simple guidance for British and US English.

American and British English
No technical jargon
Clear examples

This book is for:
Writers (fiction and non-fiction)
Schools and colleges
Business
All ages

Reviews for Punctuation Without Tears

‘Selwood sizzles with simplicity in bringing us the world of punctuation. Forget your old grammar books. In an hour you’ll be an expert in periods and colons, through the easy and fun illustrations. Great for explaining to kids too!’
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‘I wish every one of my students would read this! Be clear! Be creative! Be consistent!’
Professor Stephen Tucker
Professor Stephen TuckerDepartment of Physics, University of Oxford
‘It is packed with comedy, entertainment, and brilliant illustrations. I would recommend this to any school teaching grammar, or anybody who learns grammar as a hobby (hello, anybody out there?) It is accessible for anyone at any age or any level at any stage!’
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‘Selwood has the same quietly confident, down-to-earth attitude of George Orwell, whose six rules of writing are forever etched on my writer's brain, including the final one: "Break any of these rules sooner than saying anything outright barbarous." I applaud Selwood's continuing democratization of the rules of punctuation in Orwell's spirit.’
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‘This book will set you free. As concise as the rules it espouses, this book will put a smile on your face and a confidence in your fingers to write just the way you have always wanted to. Selwood tells us punctuation is flexible; use it as you do your voice and your words will find their home. A magical manual.’ Tim Gow Sports News Editor the daily express
Tim Gow
Tim GowSports News Editor, The Daily Express
‘There's a gentlemanly feel of "Let's agree to disagree" about this book, rather than a threat of pistols at dawn over any contretemps. I also like the bonus of his explanations of why some of the standard rules came about in the first place. The revelation of the Greek origin of the "-ize" ending was new to me, and will make me less irritated by it in future!’
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Amazon Reader
‘This book will be a wonderful tool for writers from every walk of life in every age group. — It’s a keeper!’
Nettie Verdon
Nettie VerdonTeacher,Dubai, UAE
‘What a wonderful book! A must-read for everyone. The fear is removed and a whole world of wonderful opportunities awaits you as a writer, storyteller, editor, and lover of language!
Helen Lewis
Helen LewisCo-Founder of the author school and hashtag press
‘Essential reading for anyone wanting to impress with their CV’
James Innes
James InnesBestselling careers author
‘Dominic Selwood demystifies the — often arcane — rules of modern punctuation. Written in a lively tone, with the focus firmly on the essentials, he’ll have you telling your commas from your semicolons in no time! Highly recommended to anyone seeking to write with accuracy and verve.’
Prof. Levi Roach
Prof. Levi RoachLecturer and Award-Winning Author, Department of History, University of Exeter
‘Selwood has done the impossible: he has produced a short and funny book on punctuation. Whether you are eight or eighty, you will want this indispensable guide beside you, as a reminder of all those rules you have been told, but have long since forgotten.’
Dr James W P Campbell
Dr James W P CampbellBestselling author and Fellow of Queens’ College, University of Cambridge
‘Students and teachers dread SPAG (spelling, punctuation and grammar), yet these are essential for clear written communication. This book is not only entertaining in itself, but neatly lays out the standard conventions which make for good writing, without pedantry.’
The Revd Dr Simon Thorn
The Revd Dr Simon ThornTeacher, Winchester College
‘This is everything I want from a book about punctuation: it made me laugh and cheer. Our children are being taught the odious SPAG with rigid rules and no creativity. We all should be embracing punctuation with Selwood’s passion.’
Henrietta Mcmicking
Henrietta McmickingAward-Winning Producer, The BBC
‘As a professor for 40 years, most of them at Harvard and now at Oxford, I fancy myself an expert on punctuation. At the same time, I have lived in fear of violating fundamental and inviolable truths, while ruthlessly correcting the punctuation of students and colleagues. What a relief to have read Dominic Selwood’s delightful little book on this subject! The same will be true for every reader of this book. He or she will punctuate better and feel more confident in doing so.’
Prof. Robert Eccles
Prof. Robert EcclesSaid Business School, University of Oxford
’A short, pithy, yet comprehensive guide on punctuation. I can see this guide becoming used widely. And deservedly. I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to cut through the complexities and arcane rules of punctuation. Period!’
George Roberts
George RobertsTeacher, Hoylake
‘Of course punctuation matters. It matters to you! Were one to have read, carefully, Dominic Selwood’s excellent book finding so much as one grammatical or punctuation error, the author would gratefully refund your full purchase price and buy his former tutor, me, a beer. So, do read very carefully!’
Rev John Maxwell Kerr
Rev John Maxwell KerrFormer Professor, Research Fellow in Physics and Chemistry, and Chaplain, University of Oxford, College of William and Mary
‘As an editor and writer of fiction and nonfiction, I get all worked up over punctuation. Dominic Selwood helped me to see a new way through the rules and assumptions and also how to relax.’
Nancy Bilyeau
Nancy BilyeauAuthor, Journalist, Editor, USA

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Dominic Selwood is a historian and barrister. He is a bestselling author and novelist, and frequent contributor to national newspapers, radio and television.

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