Susan Weiner Investment Writing

Financial advisors, a media platform can boost your business

December 8, 2020

I heard good things about Qwoted, a platform that connects reporters…

Fewer subordinates, please

December 1, 2020

Long subordinate clauses can sap the power of your writing. Make your writing easier to read by moving those long clauses from the beginnings to the ends of your sentences.

MISTAKE MONDAY for November 30: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

November 30, 2020

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your…

Go easy on screamers!

November 24, 2020

Limit your use of exclamation points in your formal business writing. Exclamation points may work better in texts and emails, where you should tailor your use to the recipient.

Increase the sonic force of your writing

November 17, 2020

Sentences that sound better are likely to read better. Improve their sound by increase their sonic force. Using shorter words and more vowel sounds will increase sonic force, says author Joe Moran.

Writing tight with Trish Hall

November 10, 2020

Tight writing is reader-friendly. It can also be interesting.

My 2020 reading, with suggestions for you

November 3, 2020

Looking for something to read—or to buy as a gift for the holidays?…

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

October 26, 2020

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your…

Name your photos effectively for publication

October 20, 2020

Sending your photo for publication? Make sure you name your file appropriately to increase the likelihood that your photo and your name will appear together in the publication.

8 ways to cut word count and boost your impact!

October 6, 2020

Cut the word count of your financial writing with 8 tips. 1. Cut paragraphs and sentences. 2. Use Hemingway App. 3. Cut adverbs and adjectives. 4. Substitute simple words for phrases. 5. Replace passive verbs with active ones. 6. Use pronouns. 7. Rethink content. 8. Read the content out loud.