Agent skill
ap-style-writing
AP style compliance, grammar checking, and PR writing assistance
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/business/public-relations/skills/ap-style-writing
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- domain
- business
- category
- Content Creation
- skill id
- SK-011
- dependencies
-
[ "AP Stylebook API", "Grammarly Business API" ] - specialization
- public-relations
SKILL.md
AP Style and Writing Skill
Overview
The AP Style and Writing skill provides AP style compliance, grammar checking, and PR writing assistance capabilities. This skill enables professional-grade PR content creation that meets journalism standards and maintains brand consistency.
Capabilities
Style Compliance
- AP Stylebook integration
- Real-time style checking
- Industry-specific style rules
- Company style guide integration
- Style exception management
Grammar and Quality
- Grammar and readability analysis
- Sentence structure optimization
- Passive voice detection
- Jargon and complexity flagging
- Tone consistency checking
Press Release Writing
- Press release template library
- Headline optimization
- Lead paragraph structure
- Quote formatting validation
- Boilerplate management
Brand Consistency
- Brand voice consistency checking
- Key message integration
- Approved terminology enforcement
- Competitor name handling
- Product name consistency
Compliance and Risk
- Legal/compliance flag detection
- Disclaimer requirement checking
- SEC disclosure compliance
- Trademark and copyright handling
- Fact-checking reminders
Usage
Style Check Configuration
const styleCheckConfig = {
baseStyle: 'AP-Stylebook-2026',
customRules: {
companyName: {
correct: 'Company X',
incorrect: ['CompanyX', 'Company-X', 'company x']
},
productNames: {
'ProductOne': { trademark: true, firstUseTM: true },
'ProductTwo': { trademark: false }
},
executiveTitles: {
pattern: 'lowercase-after-name',
examples: 'Jane Doe, chief executive officer'
},
numbers: 'spell-out-under-10',
dates: 'month-day-year'
},
voiceGuidelines: {
tone: 'professional-but-accessible',
perspective: 'third-person',
passiveVoiceLimit: 10,
jargonLevel: 'minimize'
},
complianceRules: {
forwardLooking: { required: true, template: 'standard-disclaimer' },
financialDisclosure: { secCompliant: true },
legalReview: { triggers: ['lawsuit', 'litigation', 'settlement'] }
}
};
Content Review
const contentReview = {
document: 'press-release-draft.md',
results: {
styleIssues: [
{ line: 5, issue: 'Numbers: "8" should be "eight"', severity: 'style' },
{ line: 12, issue: 'Date format: Use "Feb. 15, 2026"', severity: 'style' },
{ line: 18, issue: 'Company name: Use "Company X" not "Company-X"', severity: 'brand' }
],
grammarIssues: [
{ line: 8, issue: 'Passive voice: Consider active construction', severity: 'suggestion' },
{ line: 22, issue: 'Run-on sentence: Consider splitting', severity: 'warning' }
],
readability: {
fleschKincaid: 10.2,
target: 8.0,
recommendation: 'Simplify for broader audience'
},
compliance: [
{ issue: 'Forward-looking statement detected', action: 'Add safe harbor disclaimer' }
],
brandConsistency: {
keyMessages: { present: 2, expected: 3 },
toneScore: 85,
voiceConsistency: 'good'
}
},
summary: {
totalIssues: 7,
critical: 0,
warnings: 3,
suggestions: 4,
overallScore: 82
}
};
Process Integration
This skill integrates with the following PR processes:
| Process | Integration Points |
|---|---|
| press-release-development.js | Writing and editing |
| corporate-messaging-architecture.js | Message consistency |
| csr-communications.js | Report writing |
| internal-communications-strategy.js | Internal content |
Best Practices
- Style First: Apply AP style consistently throughout
- Headline Power: Spend extra time on headline optimization
- Lead Strong: Front-load key information in first paragraph
- Quote Quality: Ensure quotes add value and sound natural
- Readability Focus: Write for your audience's level
- Review Process: Always use multiple review passes
Metrics and KPIs
| Metric | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Style Compliance | AP style adherence | >95% |
| Readability Score | Flesch-Kincaid grade | Audience-appropriate |
| Brand Consistency | Message and voice alignment | >90% |
| Error Rate | Errors per document | <1 per page |
| Review Efficiency | Time to publication-ready | Improving |
Related Skills
- SK-003: Media Database (journalist preferences)
- SK-004: Press Release Distribution (publication)
- SK-007: Internal Comms Platform (internal content)
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