We had a really enjoyable workshop at Middlesex last week, on pragmatic stylistics. There was a nice friendly and positive atmosphere among a group of people with different ideas about pragmatics, about stylistics and about pragmatic stylistics. I guess what everybody shared was an interest in working out how texts communicate effects to readers. All of the talks were clear and engaging and gave everyone lots to think about.

We've just launched a new website on pragmatic stylistics where we'll be publishing news and discussions and other things that people think would be useful.

Let me know if you want to join in,

Billy