Contractions: Use or avoid in formal writing?
Are contractions good or bad in formal writing? I’ve had several clients whose style guidelines don’t allow the use of contractions. For my part, I didn’t believe in contractions at the start of my investment writing career. That’s what I’d learned in my high school English classes. I remember “fixing” all of the contractions in […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for August 12: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. This mistake is too common. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading. NOTE: As of September, Mistake Monday will only be published once […]
Prepare clients for market volatility
Prepare your clients for the fact that their portfolios will experience periods of disappointing performance. I often share this advice in my presentations on “How to Write Investment Commentary People Will Read,” but I’m always seeking more specifics on how to do this. At the NAPFA Spring 2019 Conference, I picked up practical ideas for […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for August 5: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. If I were the person who proofread or paid for the publication of this item, I would not feel “relaxed, grounded and rejuvenated” after reading it on Mistake Monday. I post these challenges […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for July 29: 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.