by Britainy Sorenson | Oct 23, 2018 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
Staying on top of what is going on in your national and state legislatures is important to be an informed voter and to be involved in your community. Even if you do not consider yourself politically savvy, chances are high that you may need to write press releases or...
by Britainy Sorenson | Oct 9, 2018 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
If you are like me and tend to do a lot of blog or SEO content writing throughout the week, you probably mention a well-known company or two in your content. It is imperative that when you write any piece – particularly if it is for a specific company – that you get...
by Amber Morris | Feb 6, 2017 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
The year 2017 came swiftly and brought with it a new president and claims of “fake news.” Associated Press journalists and those who adhere to the AP Stylebook believe that credibility comes with transparency, but sometimes sources insist on providing information off...
by Henry Fung | Jan 20, 2017 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
As a firm believer in the value of higher education, I can appreciate people taking pride in their academic degrees. These credentials are hard-earned, representing significant investments of time, money and effort. It’s understandable for people to want to show them...
by Henry Fung | Jan 5, 2017 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
The first time I was assigned to write a piece involving a religious organization, I took extra care to research the proper titles for all individuals referenced. As I quickly discovered, there is a staggering variety of religious titles, most of them specific to...
by Henry Fung | Dec 19, 2016 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
I’ve learned, especially when writing about living persons, that formal titles are a big deal. If you fail to properly capitalize an individual’s formal title, that person may perceive it as an insult. You may also run into people insisting that you capitalize job...
