MISTAKE MONDAY for August 30: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Someone must have felt embarrassed after this got out. Please post your answer as a comment. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
Nice analogy about large caps vs. small caps
I like this analogy from “A Rough Ride on the Risk Curve” from The Wall Street Journal: “Because of their deep balance sheets and diversified businesses, large caps can often ride out storms like cruise liners, while small caps are tossed about like sailboats.” A powerful analogy can persuade your audience when dry, rational arguments fail. […]
Writing tip: Why are you telling me this?
“Why are you telling me this?” I ask this again and again as I read articles written by nonprofessional writers. Their articles don’t capture my attention because they don’t give me a reason to care about their topic. Why nonprofessionals fall short Nonprofessional writers display admirable enthusiasm for their topics, but they often have a […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for July 26: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? I assume this is from a fake LinkedIn profile. Please post your answer as a comment. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
Top posts from 2021’s second quarter
Check out my top posts from the second quarter! They’re a mix of practical tips on email (#1), writing (#2, #3, #4), and spelling (#5). My posts that attracted the most views during 2021’s first quarter: Propel email conversations forward Long sentences can make you more concise Working with a sensitivity reader Lousy headline, provocative […]