Top posts from 2021’s third quarter
Check out my top posts from the third quarter! They’re a mix of practical tips on writing (#1 & #4), grammar (#2), investment commentary (#3), and proofreading (#5). My posts that attracted the most views during 2021’s first quarter: Improve your financial writing with these rules No apostrophes in plurals!—This drew some strong reactions from […]
How I use Grammarly to improve my writing
Some writers swear by Grammarly for automated grammar and style checking of their writing. I think it’s probably most useful for inexperienced writers who lack familiarity with the rules of writing. But even I find it helpful. I check most of my articles with it. Warning: Grammarly gets things wrong Grammarly is great at catching […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for October 25: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? I see multiple problems. Please post your answer as a comment. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
When do you need to cite sources?
You don’t always need to say where you obtained the information you use in your writing. But sometimes it’s necessary for your credibility or to keep your firm’s compliance professionals happy. So, when do you need to cite sources in your blog, white paper, or other publication? Common knowledge doesn’t require citing sources If […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for September 27: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Oops! Someone didn’t run a spell checker. Please post your answer as a comment. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.