ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

AP Stylebook

The AP Stylebook is like a special book for people who write news stories for newspapers, magazines, or websites. It tells you the right way to write certain words or phrases, and it helps make sure all of the stories written by different people have the same style and follow the same rules.

For example, let's say you're writing a story about a dog that found its way back home after getting lost. The AP Stylebook would tell you that you should write "dog" instead of "puppy" or "mutt," and that you should use the word "owner" instead of "mom" or "dad" to refer to the person who owns the dog.

The AP Stylebook also has rules about grammar, punctuation, and other things that help make writing clear and easy to read. It's like having a teacher or a guide to help you write well, so that people can understand what you're saying and enjoy reading your stories.