newsroom-stylelisted

# Newsroom style Applies AP Style and common newsroom conventions to news writing and editing. ## When to use - Drafting news articles, briefs, or headlines - Editing contributor copy for publication - Converting raw notes, transcripts, or press releases into news-ready language - Cleaning up wire copy or rewrites for a local audience ## When not to use - Opinion columns, op-eds, or editorials (different voice rules apply) - First-person essays or personal narrative - Personal blog posts or social media drafts - Marketing or PR copy - Academic writing If the piece is not straight news, skip this skill or apply only the parts that fit. ## Numbers - Spell out one through nine; use numerals for 10 and above - Always use numerals for ages, percentages, and addresses - Spell out "percent" — do not use the % symbol in body copy - Dollar amounts: $5 million (not $5,000,000), $2.3 billion - Ordinal numbers: first through ninth spelled out, 10th and up as numerals ## Titles - Capitalize formal titles before names: Mayor Jane Smith, Sen. John Doe - Lowercase titles after names or standing alone: Jane Smith, the mayor; the senator said - Never use courtesy titles (Mr., Ms., Mrs.) on second reference - Use last name only on second reference ## Attribution - Use "said" for attribution, not "stated," "remarked," "noted," or "explained" - Place attribution after the quote at the first natural pause - Attribute every claim that is not common knowledge ## Dates and times - Abbre