Language deep dives, grammar myths, and elegant writing advice from June Wetherell.
You finish a draft and think, this sounds like me. Then you start polishing. You swap a few words, trim a few lines, make everything neat and proper. And suddenly, your piece sounds… safe. Fine. But not you.
Professional writing, in particular, mirrors the world it serves: academia, journalism, and corporate life. To understand today’s communication landscape, we need to step back and examine how these styles have changed – and why it matters to you as a writer.
Cleverness should be the seasoning, not the meal. Use it with intention, and it will shine. But never forget that the reader came for the story, not the performance. Strip it back until the meaning stands clear, and then — only then — decide where to let the cleverness bloom
Punctuation isn’t just a matter of good manners or formal correctness. It’s meaning-making. The placement (or absence) of a single comma can shift the tone of a sentence entirely—turning love into loss, clarity into confusion, or truth into mischief. Let’s walk through this quietly powerful lesson in language
When it comes to grammar, the most important thing is clarity. Strive for clear, concise communication that feels natural to your audience. Grammar should serve your message, not hinder it. After all, language is a living, evolving thing that adapts to the needs of those who use it.
