A brand guide for scripts does not need to be long. Cover voice, words to use or avoid, and how to handle numbers or names. Add one sample intro and one sample outro. That gives enough to match tone with little reading.
Focus on rules you actually enforce. If you never correct a certain point, leave it out. A short guide gets read. A long one does not. Update it only when your style truly changes.
Examples teach more than rules. Show a line that is too formal, and the same line edited to fit your voice. Show how to cut filler without losing meaning. These pairs help new editors adjust fast.
Also include common fixes. If you often change 'in order to' to 'to', list it. Small fixes like this save time once they are known. Put them in a 'quick fixes' section at the top.
One good example teaches more than three lines of rules.
Put the guide where files are shared. Do not bury it in an email. Make it a single page so it loads fast. If you use a queue, link it there.
When a new editor starts, have them read it and fix one sample using it. This takes minutes and catches most issues. Then refer to the guide in notes when possible. That keeps your edits consistent as your team grows.
Outsourcing editing starts with rule-based tasks, transcripts, captions, renders, before you give away taste. Delegate the checklist, keep the judgment.
Outsourcing editing works when the brief is specific: goal, viewer, must-keep lines, structure, and delivery. Write one page and your editor stops guessing.
Outsourcing editing does not mean losing your voice. Write your speech habits down, mark must-keep lines, and review rough cuts to stay recognizable.
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