Susan Weiner Investment Writing

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.

MISTAKE MONDAY for September 28: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

September 28, 2020

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

The Cloze test for readability

September 22, 2020

The Cloze test for readability

Pick your corner as a writer!

September 15, 2020

William Zinsser, a revered writing expert, said the following…

Focus on WIIFM, not the article

September 8, 2020

Nobody gets excited about reading an article. That’s the thought…

Blog like a mangrove

September 1, 2020

A mangrove thrives because its roots filter out salt from the…

MISTAKE MONDAY for August 31: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

August 31, 2020

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

Tips for writing book reviews

August 18, 2020

5 tips for writing nonfiction book reviews. 1. Give essentials; 2. say why book is worth reading; 3. use quotations; 4. bring in personal experience; 5. be critical but not unkind.