[Coworking] "Coworking" vs. "Co-working"

[Lauren McDaniel]

I know many in the industry prefer "coworking" vs. "co-working"
(hyphenating it). In New Mexico one of the prominent Business Journals is
publishing a new coworking list but the survey states 'co-working.' When I
approached the list editor that industry standard has become 'coworking'
she said they follow AP style (but appreciated the heads up). I wonder what
it might take to get AP to change it to one word? That might be what others
are following as well (beyond just media). Any thoughts?

Lauren McDaniel

[Jenn | Studio 25 Coworking]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one asking this question! I've also found that
coworking has become industry standard, but for a little while when we
first started exploring the idea, we used co-working. (Since switching,
I've had people make the "I don't know how to ork a cow" joke, which gets
real old!) I don't know what it would take to make AP standard change,
though; maybe if it's added to the dictionary without hyphenation? If it's
an actual word instead of an idea, maybe that would take precedence.

['Damian Mears' via Coworking]

I use 'coworking' as a way to separate from 'co-worker'.

Post by Lauren McDaniel
I know many in the industry prefer "coworking" vs. "co-working"
(hyphenating it). In New Mexico one of the prominent Business Journals is
publishing a new coworking list but the survey states 'co-working.' When I
approached the list editor that industry standard has become 'coworking'
she said they follow AP style (but appreciated the heads up). I wonder what
it might take to get AP to change it to one word? That might be what others
are following as well (beyond just media). Any thoughts?
Lauren McDaniel

[Kevin Whelan — Everspaces]

We started years ago with on "co-working" but noticed more people search
for and use the term "coworking" so decided to use that one.

Kevin Whelan
*Everspace.com <https://www.everspaces.com>* —
*Marketing for Coworking Spaces*


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Post by 'Damian Mears' via Coworking
I use 'coworking' as a way to separate from 'co-worker'.

Post by Lauren McDaniel
I know many in the industry prefer "coworking" vs. "co-working"
(hyphenating it). In New Mexico one of the prominent Business Journals is
publishing a new coworking list but the survey states 'co-working.' When I
approached the list editor that industry standard has become 'coworking'
she said they follow AP style (but appreciated the heads up). I wonder what
it might take to get AP to change it to one word? That might be what others
are following as well (beyond just media). Any thoughts?
Lauren McDaniel

[Jeannine van der Linden]

Well you could refer them to the definitive authority:

http://doescoworkinghaveahyphen.com/

Post by Lauren McDaniel
I know many in the industry prefer "coworking" vs. "co-working"
(hyphenating it). In New Mexico one of the prominent Business Journals is
publishing a new coworking list but the survey states 'co-working.' When I
approached the list editor that industry standard has become 'coworking'
she said they follow AP style (but appreciated the heads up). I wonder what
it might take to get AP to change it to one word? That might be what others
are following as well (beyond just media). Any thoughts?
Lauren McDaniel

[Jenn | Studio 25 Coworking]

Oh my gosh, I love that they actually bought that domain! Glad there is a
'definitive' answer, though. Definitely validates the choice to not
hyphenate!

[Alex Hillman]

:)




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On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 11:22 AM, Jenn | Studio 25 Coworking <

Post by Jenn | Studio 25 Coworking
Oh my gosh, I love that they actually bought that domain! Glad there is a
'definitive' answer, though. Definitely validates the choice to not
hyphenate!
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[Lauren McDaniel]

Thank you for this! I reached out to the other Lauren to see if she had any
update since 2014. Would love to see a consistent use of "coworking"!

*Lauren McDaniel *
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Post by Alex Hillman
:)
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My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten
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Post by Jenn | Studio 25 Coworking
Oh my gosh, I love that they actually bought that domain! Glad there is a
'definitive' answer, though. Definitely validates the choice to not
hyphenate!
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[Jeannine van der Linden]

Oops hit send too soon.

Anyway, here is the process to change it, as worked out by....another
Lauren, lol.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/coworking/co-working$20ap$20style%7Csort:date/coworking/m5nk75rfKk8/7ckh8YtiMGoJ

Post by Lauren McDaniel
I know many in the industry prefer "coworking" vs. "co-working"
(hyphenating it). In New Mexico one of the prominent Business Journals is
publishing a new coworking list but the survey states 'co-working.' When I
approached the list editor that industry standard has become 'coworking'
she said they follow AP style (but appreciated the heads up). I wonder what
it might take to get AP to change it to one word? That might be what others
are following as well (beyond just media). Any thoughts?
Lauren McDaniel

[Ky Ekinci (Office Divvy ™)]

This discussion about coworking vs. co-working really concludes now with
the AP Stylebook's acknowledgement/announcement!

Yes, you'll enjoy witnessing the use of *coworking *and *not *co-working in
the news and articles going forward.


[image: AP-Style-Coworking.jpg]


Original tweet from AP Style Book here:


https://twitter.com/APStylebook/status/1047857825131712512


Congrats to all in the community who kept the pressure on, and never
accepted AP Stylebooks' previous use.


Ky Ekinci
@OfficeDivvy <http://twitter.com/OfficeDivvy>

Post by Lauren McDaniel
I know many in the industry prefer "coworking" vs. "co-working"
(hyphenating it). In New Mexico one of the prominent Business Journals is
publishing a new coworking list but the survey states 'co-working.' When I
approached the list editor that industry standard has become 'coworking'
she said they follow AP style (but appreciated the heads up). I wonder what
it might take to get AP to change it to one word? That might be what others
are following as well (beyond just media). Any thoughts?
Lauren McDaniel

[Alex Hillman]

YES!

And I’ve updated doescoworkinghaveahyphen.com to include the announcement from AP. :)

This discussion about coworking vs. co-working really concludes now with the AP Stylebook's acknowledgement/announcement!
Yes, you'll enjoy witnessing the use of coworking and not co-working in the news and articles going forward.
https://twitter.com/APStylebook/status/1047857825131712512
Congrats to all in the community who kept the pressure on, and never accepted AP Stylebooks' previous use.
Ky Ekinci
@OfficeDivvy

I know many in the industry prefer "coworking" vs. "co-working" (hyphenating it). In New Mexico one of the prominent Business Journals is publishing a new coworking list but the survey states 'co-working.' When I approached the list editor that industry standard has become 'coworking' she said they follow AP style (but appreciated the heads up). I wonder what it might take to get AP to change it to one word? That might be what others are following as well (beyond just media). Any thoughts?
Lauren McDaniel

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On Sat, Oct 6, 2018 at 8:58 AM Ky Ekinci (Office Divvy ™) <

Post by Ky Ekinci (Office Divvy ™)
This discussion about coworking vs. co-working really concludes now with
the AP Stylebook's acknowledgement/announcement!
Yes, you'll enjoy witnessing the use of *coworking *and *not *co-working
in the news and articles going forward.
[image: AP-Style-Coworking.jpg]
https://twitter.com/APStylebook/status/1047857825131712512
Congrats to all in the community who kept the pressure on, and never
accepted AP Stylebooks' previous use.
Ky Ekinci
@OfficeDivvy <http://twitter.com/OfficeDivvy>

Post by Lauren McDaniel
I know many in the industry prefer "coworking" vs. "co-working"
(hyphenating it). In New Mexico one of the prominent Business Journals is
publishing a new coworking list but the survey states 'co-working.' When I
approached the list editor that industry standard has become 'coworking'
she said they follow AP style (but appreciated the heads up). I wonder what
it might take to get AP to change it to one word? That might be what others
are following as well (beyond just media). Any thoughts?
Lauren McDaniel

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