Name your photos effectively for publication
Sending your photo for publication? Make sure you name your file appropriately to increase the likelihood that your photo and your name will appear together in the publication.
Top posts from 2020’s third quarter
Check out my top posts from the third quarter! They’re a mix of practical tips on writing in general (#1, #3), writing for publication (#2, #5), and spelling (#4). My posts that attracted the most views during 2020’s third quarter: 4 great tips for writing sentences A great way to annoy your editor–This post was […]
8 ways to cut word count and boost your impact!
Cut the word count of your financial writing with 8 tips. 1. Cut paragraphs and sentences. 2. Use Hemingway App. 3. Cut adverbs and adjectives. 4. Substitute simple words for phrases. 5. Replace passive verbs with active ones. 6. Use pronouns. 7. Rethink content. 8. Read the content out loud.
MISTAKE MONDAY for September 28: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. You might not catch this mistake with a quick read. Try reading it again. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
The Cloze test for readability
The Cloze test for readability