The compelling investment white paper that wasn’t
If you’re like me, you don’t achieve all of your goals. What can stop you from achieving your goal of writing a compelling investment white paper? I see three main problems that derail people. 1. You don’t start your white paper Everybody is busy. Most people procrastinate about something. This is especially true for white […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for Feb. 5: 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.
Financial blog topic: write a letter
A letter can be a great format for your financial blog. Writing a letter can help you tackle difficult topics or get a new perspective on an old topic. I’m not thinking about the kinds of letter you usually write. I don’t mean prospecting letters, quarterly reports, or requests for documentation. Instead, I am thinking […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for Jan. 29: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. If you follow the Investment Writing Facebook page, you know what I’ve been testing everyone’s proofreading skills since I introduced the concept on my blog in November 2011. I post an image, then challenge people to respond by identifying […]
7 tips to help you write more and be a better person
Are you looking for tips to help you write or blog more frequently? Some of the tips from the “Work Well” chapter of Kate Hanley’s How to Be a Better Person may help. 1. Mono-task one thing a day This is one of my favorite tips. Hanley says: Multitasking is a fact of life and can […]