More substitutions for economical writers
You seemed to like the word substitutions I suggested in “Word and phrase substitutions for economical writers.” This post suggests more changes to make your writing more economical and reader-friendly. In most cases, making your writing more concise makes it easier for readers to absorb your message. Adjectives Existing research shows → Research shows —After […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for July 22: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. There’s one obvious mistakes, plus some other weaknesses. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
Top posts from 2019’s second quarter
Check out my top posts from the second quarter! They’re a mix of practical tips on compliance (#1, #6), writing (#2, #3, #5, #7, #8), proofreading (#4), grammar (#9), and newsletter (#10). I’m only listing one Mistake Monday post, although more were among the most viewed, because one Mistake Monday post is much like the […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for July 15: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. Oops! Reading this out loud before publishing might have helped the author. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
Why should institutional investment managers blog?
Why should institutional investment managers blog? And, what’s your best tip for those who blog? Please answer my two-question survey. I’d love to share the results of this survey with you, but to do that I’ll need to collect enough responses to make it interesting. Please participate and encourage your colleagues and friends to participate.