Creating Pitch Books Without Losing Your Mind… a Sequel

“Creating Pitch Books Without Losing Your Mind… a Sequel: Your Pitch Book – a Foundation for Customizing” is a guest post by designer Margaret Patterson. Her 2007 series about “Creating Pitch Books Without Losing Your Mind” has attracted lots of attention. Thanks for your latest contribution, Margaret! If you have questions for Margaret, please leave […]

When NOT to personalize your email’s subject line

Personalizing your email subject lines with the recipient’s name—for example, “Susan, can you attend meeting on Feb. 12?”–will always increase your readership.  Or so you’d think. But that’s not true according to an article about email subject lines by Mark Brownlow on Email Marketing Reports. If your email recipient doesn’t know you well, they may assume […]

Advice from a hiring manager for CFAs who want to freelance

If you’re a CFA charterholder considering a switch to freelance writing, read on for advice from the perspective of the corporate manager who may hire you.  The manager asked to remain anonymous. Thank you, generous manager, you know who you are!  1. What type of writing assignments best match the freelancer’s skills?  Is he or […]

This website helps you with acronyms

Puzzled by an acronym?  Acronyms are abbreviations formed using the initial letters–or syllables–of a phrase. The Acronym Finder will uncover the complete phrase that underlies the acronym.  Like “grantor retained annuity trust” for GRAT.

Boost readership of your e-newsletter with powerful subject lines

More people will open your email newsletters if your subject line shows value in the first two words. That’s according to “4 Takeaways from MarketingSherpa’s Newsletter Subject-Line Analysis” (accessible only to MarketingSherpa members). How do you show value? Start your e-newsletter subject lines with phrases such as: Top Five How to Best Time Your subject […]