AP Stylebook still teaches

When I have time, I like to go back to APStylebook online and read through it. Even though I’ve read it many times during the years, the AP Stylebook still teaches me something every time.

If you’re not familiar with AP Stylebook, it’s a guide from the Associated Press for news reporters and editors to use as a guide. It includes information pertinent to news coverage, such as this entry:

• Laborers’ International Union of North America  The shortened form Laborers’ union is acceptable in all references. Headquarters is in Washington.

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AP Stylebook online: My old friend

I paid for the AP Stylebook online edition. It’s like an old friend has returned.

Paperback Stylebook

I got my first copy of The Associated Press Stylebook in college. During my years editing newspapers, I went through many copies, until finally, we got the online version. It’s still not quite the same as the paperback, spiral-bound edition. The good part is the AP Stylebook online version can be updated constantly, so you’re never out of sync with AP’s guidelines. Read more “AP Stylebook online: My old friend” →