press-release-writing

Writes AP-style press releases with inverted pyramid structure and fact-checking.

Updated Jul 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Aadi-110i/PEP-PROJECT --skill press-release-writing-aadi-110i
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Skill: press-release-writing
Source: https://github.com/Aadi-110i/PEP-PROJECT/tree/main/skills/press-release-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Aadi-110i/PEP-PROJECT --skill press-release-writing-aadi-110i

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writing press releases that journalists actually read requires strict adherence to AP style, inverted pyramid structure, and verified claims—mistakes like superlatives, buried leads, or unverified statistics get releases ignored or damage credibility. ## Core Features & Use Cases - AP Style Formatting: Enforces correct headline conventions, datelines, quote attribution, boilerplates, and media contact blocks. - Inverted Pyramid Structure: Organizes announcements so the most important information appears first, with length guidelines of 500-800 words. - Research & Fact-Checking: Uses the inference.sh CLI (belt) with Tavily and Exa search apps to verify market claims, statistics, and competitor information. - Use Case: A startup announcing a $25M Series B can generate a complete funding announcement with proper dateline, CEO and investor quotes, boilerplate, and fact-checked market context. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to write an AP-style press release for your product launch or funding announcement, including a headline, dateline, executive quote, and boilerplate.

Frequently Asked Questions about press-release-writing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write a press release in AP style?

AP style press releases use a title-case headline in present tense without a period, a dateline like "SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2026", and a lead answering who, what, when, where, and why in 25-35 words. Body paragraphs follow the inverted pyramid with the most important information first.

How long should a press release be?

A press release should be 500-800 words total, with a 10-15 word headline, 400-600 word body, and a 3-4 sentence boilerplate. Releases over 800 words lose editor attention, while those under 400 lack substance.

How do I fact-check claims in a press release?

Verify market size, statistics, and competitor claims using web search tools before publishing. This skill uses the inference.sh belt CLI with Tavily and Exa search apps to confirm industry data and add credible context.

What are common press release mistakes to avoid?

Common mistakes include superlatives like "revolutionary", exclamation points, quotes starting with "I", burying the lead in later paragraphs, jargon, and missing media contact information. State facts plainly and put the key news in the first paragraph.

Does this skill require any external tools?

Yes, the research and fact-checking features require the inference.sh CLI (belt), which must be installed and authenticated with "belt login". The writing guidance itself works without external tools.