Weston Harris - Journalistic Writing

Writing in AP style can be a difficult challenge because I've had to write in academic style my entire life. The biggest problems I face include knowing when to abbreviate, choosing among verbs and adjectives, and implementing the "inverted pyramid" method. It seems hard to develop a unique style when facing the pressures of strict rules and conformity. The work I've done so far displays the problems I face, and has not been reflective of the constricted AP style. The AP Stylebook has been especially difficult to study because of its immensely specific material. Eventually, I will be able to more carefully grasp the space conserving tactics of AP style.