The Little Green Grammar Book

About the Author

Mark Tredinnick is a celebrated Australian writer and writing teacher. The father of five, Mark lives with his wife Jodie along the Wingecarribee, on Gundungurra Country, southwest of Sydney. His writing, both poetry and prose, is widely published, translated and read across the world. Mark's honours include two Premier's Prizes, the Calibre Essay Prize, the Montreal, Cardiff, Newcastle, Blake, Ron Pretty, and ACU poetry prizes. The Little Red Writing Book, first published in 2006, and The Little Green Grammar Book (2008), along with his teaching over thirty years, have influenced the craft of a generation of writers, and in recognition of that, in 2020, Mark received an Order of Australia Medal for services to literature and education. Mark's many books include A Place on Earth, The Blue Plateau, Fire Diary, A Gathered Distance, Walking Underwater, A Beginner's Guide, House of Thieves, Bright Crockery Days, and Chain of Ponds. Mark is also the Managing Editor of 5 Islands Press.