Amy Buttell

Target a growing niche with a book as a marketing tool

    Have you ever considered writing a book? Amy Buttell, author of the forthcoming Get Your Book Done in this Lifetime: A Financial Advisor’s 5-Step Guide to Writing a Book that Boosts Your Business shares her thoughts in this guest post about how writing a book could benefit you.   Target a growing niche […]

Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for January 25: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? I think you’ll find this one pretty easily. Please post your answer as a comment.                     I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.

Discuss your mistakes like Warren Buffett

Discuss your mistakes like Warren Buffett

It’s not a sign of weakness to discuss your mistakes. At least, it’s not if you discuss your mistakes like Warren Buffett. Benefit of discussing your mistakes “Berkshire investors gain confidence because Buffett doesn’t gloss over his mistakes,” writes L.J. Rittenhouse, in Buffett’s Bites: The Essential Investor’s Guide to Warren Buffett’s Shareholder Letters. She shares […]

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Top posts from 2020’s fourth quarter

Check out my top posts from the fourth quarter! They’re a mix of practical tips on writing (#1, #2, #5), reading suggestions (#3), and spelling (#4). My posts that attracted the most views during 2020’s fourth quarter: 8 ways to cut word count and boost your impact!—These practical tips will make your writing more effective. […]

Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for December 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 post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading. Need a hint to help you find the mistake? Read Do you use “pride capitals”?