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Get over your tone and voice guidelines

Jul 5, 2022
Exploring the challenges of tone and voice guidelines in writing, from creation to maintenance. Discussing the importance of inclusive language, evolving standards, and collaboration in guideline development. Addressing struggles in implementing guidelines and the significance of clear direction for newcomers in UX writing.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating tone and voice guidelines poses challenges in maintaining consistency across teams.
  • Transitioning to AI-driven tools and interactive guides can enhance writing guidance and team alignment.

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Evolution of Tone and Voice

Creating and maintaining tone and voice guidelines presents challenges due to evolving processes in UX writing. The speaker shares experiences in crafting guidelines for various companies, highlighting the difficulties in implementation and consistency across different teams. Additionally, the need to revisit the use of tone and voice guidelines as standalone documents is raised, suggesting alternative methods for ensuring consistent writing styles.

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