Grammar Girl’s Guide to Advanced AP Style

You may know the basics of Associated Press style, but now it's time to dig deeper. Mastery of The AP Stylebook is essential for anyone writing press releases, newsletters, web copy and yes — pitches. The AP Stylebook is the leading reference book for most reporters, and even the PR department for University of Oxford follows AP style — meaning Oxford's own press releases omit the Oxford comma. As naming conventions, pronoun usage, terminology, technology and more evolve, AP style adapts to meet the present and prepare writers for the future — and if you want to maintain credibility and consistency as a writer or communicator, you have to keep up with these changes.

Join us Nov. 20^th for an interactive webinar packed with quizzes and information with New York Times bestselling author Mignon Fogarty, better known as Grammar Girl. She’ll walk you through the latest updates to AP style, as well as best practices and pitfalls, and provide an overview of the Associated Press’ guidelines for generative AI.

Whether you’re developing news articles, blog posts, social copy, email newsletters or thought leadership, you’ll leave equipped with the knowledge you need to adhere to AP style, boost your credibility, add clarity and context, and make your work shine. During this session, you'll gain insights into:

• Recent updates and additions to the AP Stylebook.
• Navigating exceptions to challenging grammar rules.
• Exceptions to AP's guidance to omit that serial (or Oxford) comma.
• Pronoun usage guidelines.
• Guidance around generative AI as a tool—plus, the biases built into LLMs, and how to address them.
• Plus: A lively discussion about the potential 2024 Words of the Year!

Join us to receive the comprehensive presentation materials, on-demand access to the webinar recording and the opportunity to pose your burning questions about grammar and writing.