Mary Norris
4 books
About the Author
Mary Norris is a celebrated wordsmith and former copy editor at The New Yorker, where she spent over three decades honing her craft amid the magazine's storied legacy of precision and wit. Renowned for her keen eye for grammatical nuance and her irreverent take on the English language, Norris has demystified the arcane world of punctuation for a wide audience. In her acclaimed book Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen, she shares hilarious anecdotes from her editing career, offering insights into the quirks of commas, apostrophes, and the endless quest for clarity in writing. A passionate advocate for clear communication, Norris continues to inspire writers and readers alike with her engaging blend of expertise and humor.
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