The OSP Blog
Stuff — and things! — we’ve been thinking about and working on.
Sharing our thoughts on product communication, strategy, and communication in and around technology.
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Talking Writing/Editing Codes with Chris Fenwick. Podcast 13
Learn where the Editing Codes came from, their influences, and how we developed them at OSP.
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Boost your project's trust signals with great docs!
A vibrant set of trust signals means people are far more likely to engage with your open source product, project, and community.
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FUD, the OSP editorial code. Podcast 12
How we create positive and constructive communication through one of OSP's favorite Editing Codes: FUD
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DATE, the OSP editorial code. Podcast 11
How we create evergreen and accessible communication through one of OSP’s favorite Editing Codes: DATE.
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WHOM, the OSP editorial code. Podcast Ep 09
In this quick podcast, we discuss how we use the Editing Code WHOM to create clear, trustworthy, and targeted communication that empowers your reader.
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SPOCK, the OSP editorial code. Podcast Ep 08
In this quick podcast, we discuss how we use the Editing Code SPOCK to deliver clarity, maintain the reader’s trust, and help everyone’s communication live long and prosper as writers, editors, and readers.
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ACRO, the OSP editorial code. Podcast Ep 07
In this quick podcast, learn how acronyms help build your authority and stay concise, helping your readers learn more, faster. Why and how to use acronyms in your communications from the perspectives of the writer, the editor, and the reader.
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A Communication Playbook to Grow Your Agency DrupalCon Prague 2022
An actionable, straightforward model for selling better by building trust with your prospects before they ever meet you.
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Writing Appreciation: Unpack the SPAC
Explaining financial technology to a dual audience of uninformed and in-the-know readers is hard. In this Writing Appreciation Corner, we see it done well.
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