Podcast 53: style guide v tone and voice. What’s the difference?
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Do you italicise titles? Or put them in speech marks? The question may seem barely worth your time, but the fact remains: writing “Ulysses 31” and Ulysses 31 in the same sentence looks more than a little sloppy.
A good style guide can help you keep content consistent, even when you’ve a small army of people writing for your brand.
But do you need one? What should it contain? And is it the right place to lay down the law on voice and tone?
Hear Emily, Fiona and David share their expert perspectives in our 22-minute guide to guides (and still find the time to reminisce over 1980s Franco-Japanese cartoons).
Listen now to discover:
- The difference between “editorial style” and “voice and tone” guides
- The one thing absolutely every style guide should contain
- Our gripes with The Economist Style Guide (which, for the most part, we love)
- Why blog posts are a special case when it comes to “voice and tone” rules
- … and much, much more
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Economist Style Guide Online
Credits:
The Radix Team
Wider team
Since 2007, the Radix team has worked with B2B tech companies and agencies to create compelling content. With an average of 9+ years’ experience, our writers have the expertise and talent to communicate complex tech propositions with clarity, credibility, and creativity.