Fake AP Stylebook, Humorous Style Tips For Proper Writing That Might Get You Fired

by Scott Beale on October 27, 2009 · 0 comments

Fake AP Stylebook

Fake AP Stylebook

Fake AP Stylebook

The Twitter account Fake AP Stylebook, a wonderful parody of the AP Stylebook used by journalists, provides humorous style tips for proper writing, with the disclaimer “If you use this you will get fired”.

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