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Top posts from 2021’s first quarter

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Lousy headline, provocative first sentence

I nearly didn't read an interesting article about stocks in The…
better writing without parentheses

“Better writing without parentheses” by Harriett Magee

Parentheses are overused in financial writing. Here’s a guest…
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Propel email conversations forward

Email matters. As communication channels proliferate, email endures.…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for April 26: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? I'm surprised…
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Working with a sensitivity reader

Have you ever considered working with a sensitivity reader on…

Writing tip: Kill the ST words!

Looking for an easy tweak to simplify your firm's writing? If your audience is American, stop using three prepositions: "amidst," "amongst," and "whilst."
Long sentences can make you more concise

Long sentences can make you more concise

“You have too many short sentences. Write some long sentences.”…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for March 29: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? One error jumped…
Stop submitting articles as PDFs!

Stop submitting articles as PDFs!

Please don’t submit your unsolicited articles to editors as…
finding your best clients

Finding your best clients

Learning what works for you in winning clients is a good way…
Investment commentary topic: ETF controversy

Investment commentary topic: ETF controversy

Are you tired of only discussing recent market developments in…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for February 22: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? There's more…
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Political divisions in America have me thinking about how to…
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Target a growing niche with a book as a marketing tool

    Have you ever considered writing a book?…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for January 25: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? I think you'll…
Discuss your mistakes like Warren Buffett

Discuss your mistakes like Warren Buffett

It's not a sign of weakness to discuss your mistakes. At least,…
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