Why I love Speak for proofreading
If you’ve ever tried to proofread the gazillionth draft of an article, you know it’s painful to reread a familiar piece. Plus, you naturally fill in missing words and correct other mistakes in your mind, not on the page. The Speak feature in Microsoft Word is helping me overcome this challenge. (Note: I initially used—and […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for November 28: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. I wince every time I hear someone use this expression. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
My 2022 reading
Here are some of the books that I enjoyed reading during 2022. Writing Actually, the Comma Goes Here by Lucy Cripps. The Plain English Approach to Business Writing by Edward P. Bailey—This book offers sound suggestions for good writing. By the way, if you want to improve your financial writing, check out my book, Financial […]
4-step process to define your audience
Do you take the time to define the audience for whom you’re writing? Writers who don’t do this before writing may produce content that doesn’t hit the mark. On this blog, and in my financial blogging book, I suggest how to narrow down your audience. However, I’m always looking for new approaches. That’s why I […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for October 31: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. Try reading out loud, if you can’t catch the problem with just your eyes. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.