A brand voice guide

Builds a brand voice guide with clear traits, “say this, not that” examples and ready-to-use sentences.

What you send

Write a brand voice guide with four traits and short explanations, a “say this, not that” example table, and six ready-to-use sentences for the listed channels. Stick to the supplied facts and keep the tone warm and clear.

Brand: the handmade home goods brand “Thread and Home”. Audience: people buying simple gifts for the home. Channels: product descriptions, social posts and customer messages. We want a warm, clear tone without exaggeration or pressure to buy. The new collection is available from 1 November 2026; gift wrapping can be requested; orders take three working days to prepare.

What you get

Brand Voice Guide: Thread and Home

Voice Traits

Warm
Sound friendly and human, like someone who cares about the home and the person receiving the gift.

Clear
Use simple, direct language so customers easily understand what they are buying, when it is available, and what to expect.

Honest
Share only what is true and useful, without exaggeration or overpromising.

Helpful
Make decisions easy by offering relevant details, such as gift wrapping and preparation time, without pressure.


Say This, Not That

Say this Not that
“Our new collection is available from 1 November 2026.” “Don’t miss out on our amazing new collection!”
“Gift wrapping can be requested with your order.” “You must add gift wrapping at checkout.”
“Orders take three working days to prepare.” “We’ll ship your order as fast as possible!”
“This handmade home good is a simple, thoughtful gift.” “This is the perfect gift for everyone.”

Ready-to-Use Sentences

Product Descriptions

  1. “This handmade home good is part of the new Thread and Home collection, available from 1 November 2026.”
  2. “Gift wrapping can be requested with your order.”

Social Posts

  1. “Our new collection is available from 1 November 2026.”
  2. “Looking for a simple gift for the home? Gift wrapping can be requested.”

Customer Messages

  1. “Thank you for your order. It will take three working days to prepare.”
  2. “You can request gift wrapping for your order.”

How it works

  1. Describe the brand, audience and channels.
  2. Review the voice traits and wording examples.
  3. Share the guide with the people writing for the brand.

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