
4 financial blog post ideas from a writing teacher
Writing teacher Roger Rosenblatt's essay assignments inspired…

My 2017 reading, with book recommendations for you
Here are some of the books I read (or referred to) in 2017, divided…

Narrower is better for social sharing
If you're a regular reader of this blog—or if you've read Financial…

Bond market commentary rewrite
The best bond market commentary is written so its writing style…

Blog post headings vs. no headings for your financial blog
Should you use blog post headings when you write? One of my readers…

Don’t wait for perfection
The show must go on. That applies to your blog, too.
In Bossypants,…

Canned newsletters can hurt your marketing
It takes time to write, format, and distribute newsletters. That's…

Shall vs. will–which is best?
"When should I use 'shall' instead of 'will'? " I confess that…

Top posts from 2017’s third quarter
Check out my top posts from the third quarter!
They're a mix…

Communicate with your clients about their legacy
When you're a financial advisor, you can deepen your relationship…

Red tulip writing exercise
Want to think creatively about your next article or blog post?…

Writing question: how do you know when you have too many details?
How do you know when you have too many details in your writing?…

Art and mindfulness and blogging
"I love your drawing. And I liked the one you did last time,…

What would happen if I stop writing?
Many of you struggle to write as much as you'd like. The large…

Blog your passions or your audience’s interests?
"How do I balance my passions vs. the interests of my target…

Powerful financial article abstracts
How do you get the most out of your financial article abstracts?…

Have you ever…?
Have you ever struggled to interest a prospective client in your…

Don’t give up on being different
Do you worry that nothing can make your writing stand out from…
