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AI adds targeted AP-style and clarity comments without rewriting your work.
Add 40 journalism comments instantly
River's Journalism Comments tool adds 40 targeted editorial comments to your article without rewriting anything. One click gives you systematic feedback on AP style issues, clarity problems, structural improvements, attribution accuracy, and journalism best practices. Whether you're self-editing before filing, learning journalism standards, or reviewing someone else's work, you get comprehensive editorial guidance that respects your voice while improving accuracy and professionalism.
Unlike AI rewriters that replace your work, we add comments highlighting what to consider changing and why. The AI understands journalism conventions (AP style, attribution requirements, bias indicators, structural standards, accuracy markers), identifies specific issues worth addressing, and explains each suggested improvement. You control every change. You learn from the feedback. Your voice stays intact.
This tool is perfect for journalists self-editing before filing, editors reviewing multiple stories quickly, reporters learning AP style and journalism standards, and publications maintaining consistent quality. If you want systematic editorial feedback without losing control of your work, or if you're learning journalism craft, this tool helps. Use it on every story before publication to catch issues and improve quality.
What Makes Journalism Editing Effective
Journalism editing serves accuracy, clarity, and credibility. Effective editing means checking factual accuracy first (verify claims, names, titles, numbers), ensuring proper attribution (every claim needs source), maintaining AP style consistency, improving clarity without changing meaning, strengthening structure (inverted pyramid, strong lede, clear nut graf), removing bias and loaded language, and respecting writer's voice while upholding standards. Weak editing fixes commas but misses factual errors. Strong editing ensures published work is accurate, clear, fair, and professional.
The best journalism editors work systematically. First pass: accuracy (verify facts, check names and titles, confirm attributions). Second pass: structure (strong lede?, clear nut graf?, logical flow?). Third pass: clarity (remove jargon, simplify complex sentences, add missing context). Fourth pass: style (AP standards, consistency, professionalism). Fifth pass: fairness (bias?, loaded language?, missing perspectives?). Great editors make writers better while maintaining their authentic voice. The goal isn't perfect prose. It's accurate, clear, fair journalism that serves readers.
To improve editing skills, learn AP style thoroughly (it's the standard). Read excellent journalism daily (study what works). Edit systematically (don't jump around randomly). Explain your edits (help writers learn). Respect writer's voice (fix problems, don't rewrite unless necessary). Check everything (names, titles, attributions, facts). Question unclear passages (if you don't understand, readers won't). Watch for common traps (passive voice, jargon, buried lede, missing attribution, bias). Good editing makes good journalism better. Great editing teaches writers to improve their craft.
What You Get
40 targeted editorial comments on your article
AP style issues and corrections
Clarity and structure suggestions
Attribution and accuracy checks
Journalism best practices feedback
Comments only (no rewriting of your work)
How It Works
- 1Paste your articleCopy your news story, feature, or journalism piece
- 2AI adds 40 comments instantlyOur AI adds targeted editorial feedback in 2 to 3 minutes
- 3Review all commentsRead through editorial suggestions and explanations
- 4Make changes and publishAddress comments you agree with, ignore others, file your improved story
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this rewrite my article?
No. This tool ONLY adds comments. Your text stays exactly as you wrote it. You see suggestions and explanations, but you control every change. This respects your voice and judgment while giving you systematic editorial feedback. You're the journalist. These are editorial comments to consider.
What if I disagree with some comments?
Ignore them. These are suggestions, not commands. The AI flags potential issues based on journalism standards, but you make final calls. Sometimes you have good reasons for choices the AI questions. Use your judgment. Consider the feedback, but you control your work. Good editors offer perspectives. Great writers evaluate feedback critically.
Is this suitable for experienced journalists or just beginners?
Both. Beginners learn journalism standards through systematic feedback. Experienced journalists get fresh eyes on their work catching issues they might miss. Even veteran editors appreciate another review before publication. Everyone benefits from systematic checks. Pride catches fewer errors than process.
What types of issues does this catch?
AP style problems, clarity issues, structural weaknesses, attribution gaps, potential bias or loaded language, jargon needing explanation, passive voice, buried ledes, missing context, and journalism best practice violations. It focuses on issues affecting accuracy, clarity, fairness, and professionalism. Not grammar nitpicking.
Can I use this on long-form features or just news stories?
Works for both. News stories get feedback on structure, attribution, and clarity. Features get comments on narrative flow, context, and engagement. The AI adapts feedback to content type. All journalism benefits from systematic editorial review before publication.
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