Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for February 22: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? There’s more than one mistake, so tell me about the mistake that bothers you the most. Please post your answer as a comment. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.

"And/or" vs. "and / or": which do you use?

“And/or” vs. “and / or”: which do you use?

Do you leave spaces around slashes in expressions such as “and/or” or do you open up spaces, using “and / or”? I’ve seen both styles. The online AP Stylebook (paid subscription required) says “No space on either side of the slash.” Here’s what Garner’s Modern American Usage says about “and/or”: A legal and business expression […]

argue

How to influence, not argue, with people

Political divisions in America have me thinking about how to speak with people with whom I disagree. This is personal. I have an aunt with whom I can’t talk politics. As a result, I was intrigued by the chapter called “Don’t Argue” in Trish Hall’s Writing to Persuade. Arguments don’t get good results Hall makes […]

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.