Nicely Said: Writing for the Web with Style and Purpose
Nicely Said: Writing for the Web with Style and Purpose
Nicely Said: Writing for the Web with Style and Purpose is a practical guide to writing for digital products and websites. This book will help students develop clear digital communications and improve them over time.
This book answers questions like:
- How do we get people to care about our products?
- What’s the business value of empathetic communications?
- Why do we need to worry about voice, tone, and wording?
- How can we create better web content as our audiences grow?
The book walks students through making a framework for great communications—with stories, recipes, and brief examples to learn from. When they finish this book, they’ll see their content in a more meaningful light. They’ll understand how to manage a communication process, find their company’s brand voice, and adjust their tone for different situations. They’ll know how to build trust with customers and show empathy in their writing.
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- Buch 26,74 €
- eBook (Kortext ePub) 27,07 €
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Artikelbeschreibung
Whether you’re new to web writing, or you’re a professional writer looking to deepen your skills, this book is for you. You’ll learn how to write web copy that addresses your readers’ needs and supports your business goals.
Learn from real-world examples and interviews with people who put these ideas into action every day: Kristina Halvorson of Brain Traffic, Tiffani Jones Brown of Pinterest, Randy J. Hunt of Etsy, Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom, Mandy Brown of Editorially, Sarah Richards of GOV.UK, and more.
Topics include:
• Write marketing copy, interface flows, blog posts, legal policies, and emails
• Develop behind-the-scenes documents like mission statements, survey questions, and project briefs
• Find your voice and adapt your tone for the situation
• Build trust and foster relationships with readers
• Make a simple style guide
“Writing is a skill that will hugely benefit anyone’s career, and luckily, it’s a skill that anyone can learn. Nicely Said is a wonderful guide to writing clearly and concisely for the audience you’re trying to reach. Whether you’re a professional or just getting started, you’ll find a ton to steal from here.”
(—Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like An Artist and Show Your Work!
"Between them, Kate and Nicole have written for many of the web's most valuable and respected companies. Their commitment to clarity and kindness is the result of their experience, and it makes them extraordinary teachers."
- Erin Kissane, author of The Elements of Content Strategy