No apostrophes in plurals

No apostrophes in plurals!

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Please stop using apostrophes to turn singular nouns into plurals.…
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Mistake Monday

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

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your…
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keep it short with the fog index

Keep it short with the Fog Index!

Warren Miller, CPA, CFA, one of my longtime newsletter readers,…
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Bird on tree

Use movement and description in your writing: A tip from Francis Flaherty

Good nonfiction needs both movement and description, says Francis…
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9 ways blogging is like sourdough baking

9 ways blogging is like sourdough baking

Like many other Americans, I started baking sourdough bread during…
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Mistake Monday

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

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? The company got…
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top posts

Top posts from 2021’s first quarter

Check out my top posts from the first quarter! They’re a…
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lousy headline provocative first sentence

Lousy headline, provocative first sentence

I nearly didn't read an interesting article about stocks in The…
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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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Moving email conversations forward

Propel email conversations forward

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

Working with a sensitivity reader

Have you ever considered working with a sensitivity reader on…
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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."
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Long sentences can make you more concise

Long sentences can make you more concise

“You have too many short sentences. Write some long sentences.”…
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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…
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Stop submitting articles as PDFs!

Stop submitting articles as PDFs!

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

Finding your best clients

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

Investment commentary topic: ETF controversy

Are you tired of only discussing recent market developments in…
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