Students have called me the "AP Style Nazi." I don't think they mean it as a loving, cute nickname, but I'm pretty proud of it. Associated Press Style is one of the few things I wished I knew better when I graduated from j-school. Knowing and using the professional format of all media writing means cleaner copy. Error-free (or close) copy … [Read more...]
Twitter finally exists
It's official Twitter exists. I recognize that many of you, like me, have been updating your Twitter accounts for months, but the social medium did not exist until in my world until it was recognized by the Associated Press. Twitter is included in the 2009 edition of The Associated Press Stylebook. The new entry for Twitter lists the social … [Read more...]