The Associated Press Stylebook is literally and figuratively an A-Z guide on how to write professionally. I think every writer should have a copy if not to follow to the letter, then at least to see what are the options and avoid some of the worst mistakes!

Actually I could read the book from cover to cover. You could learn a lot as it could be a mini encyclopaedia. I intend to carefully read the entry on numerals!

There is a leaning towards matters of the USA but, at 640 pages, a lot of the info is relevant for you wherever you live.

Thank you Netgalley and Perseus Books/Basic Books for the ARC. This is my honest opinion.

What a delight to read this stylebook. As an ex-magazine writer who used a style sheet this is like going from an ice pop to a Roman feast. What a wealth of info. Even the punctuation section is clear to understand.

I can see myself referring to this whenever writing opinion pieces too.

A great writing style guide, very useful and easy to follow.
I strongly recommend it.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

A classic along with Strunk and White. Very helpful to read and have handy as a writing guide. Have also passed on to my staff who never studied real writing and editing.

The Associated Press Stylebook (55th Edition) is a must-have resource for writers. The book outlines rules for punctuation, grammar, and journalistic style. The book guides writers and editors in areas such as social media, newsrooms, classrooms, and is the style guide for journalists.

This edition has more than 200 new and modified entries, some related to technology. Another new entry discusses gender-neutral language. There is even a section on COVID-19.

I like how this new edition is organized like a dictionary, and it's easy to find information. The section on punctuation and using hyphens was informative and helpful.

The AP Stylebook is a helpful reference to keep close when writing or editing. It's easy to use and provides excellent and numerous examples that help solidify the information.

I highly recommend getting a copy of this stylebook.

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What can I say about what is basically the Bible of copyeditors?

As a part-time editor and proofreader myself, getting early access to the newest editing guidelines was actually quite intriguing. I’m glad to see the new recommendations on gender and climate change terminologies among other new updates. This new edition comes out just in time to make considerations on Covid-19, as well.

After 55 editions, the AP stylebook is still a must-have for editors and know-it-all writers. Highly recommend.

Timely!
This stylebook is just what we need now and I love how it incorporates gender neutral language and also talks about COVID-19, there's a whole lot more that reporters and writers could use from this and that makes it such a great reference and guide.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

Indispensable style guide for news reporters. This update is so timely that it includes entries on coronavirus/COVID-19. Other new or expanded topics include technology, weapons, climate change, gender-neutral language, and sexual crimes and misconduct. The guide covers not only punctuation, grammar, and usage, but also helpful background information like how to interpret the Richter scale. The entry on computer crimes provides criteria for assessing and accurately conveying the severity of intrusions, important because clear thinking is foundational to clear writing. Recommended.

Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book provides writers with many guidelines.  In chapters on everything from style (including capitalization, abbreviations, spelling and more), to those on Business, Health and Science, Digital Security,  and Religion among others, guidance and information are given that will help writers with their projects.


In addition to suggestions on grammar, punctuation, usage and more, this title also reflects changes in the language and provides information on the values of the AP. 


This book is published biennially which keeps it current. For example, this edition talks about the use of gender neutral language.  There are also entries on the corona virus. If you are a word person, just browsing through the pages of this title is so interesting and instructive.   It is encyclopedic in its entries.


The book utilizes the knowledge of the staff of the AP.  It is a welcome tool that belongs in both academic and home libraries. 


Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

As a freelance writer, it is such a handy style guide. Writing for publications across the spectrum and for corporate communications is time-consuming and deadline-bound, so the AP Stylebook is a great resource!

Having a digital version is also helpful because it makes it searchable (being alphabetical, it is vey comfortable to browse in any case)