
Propel email conversations forward
Email matters. As communication channels proliferate, email endures.…

MISTAKE MONDAY for April 26: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? I'm surprised…

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

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!
Please don’t submit your unsolicited articles to editors as…

Finding your best clients
Learning what works for you in winning clients is a good way…

Investment commentary topic: ETF controversy
Are you tired of only discussing recent market developments in…

MISTAKE MONDAY for February 22: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? There's more…

How to influence, not argue, with people
Political divisions in America have me thinking about how to…

Target a growing niche with a book as a marketing tool
Have you ever considered writing a book?…

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

Top posts from 2020’s fourth quarter
Check out my top posts from the fourth quarter!
They’re…

MISTAKE MONDAY for December 28: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your…

Clarity over cleverness in writing
It’s better to be clear than clever when you write. Even Dan Jones, editor of The New York Times’ “Modern Love” column agrees.

Don’t finish sentences
Are you horrified that I’m suggesting that you shouldn’t…
