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+name: copywriting
+description: Write or audit UI copy (buttons, labels, empty states, error messages, tooltips, form text) anywhere in the monorepo. Always check this before shipping or reviewing user-facing text.
+---
+
+# Copywriting
+
+Source of truth: `apps/design-system/content/docs/copywriting.mdx`. Read it before writing or auditing any UI copy — it covers voice and tone, buttons, error messages, empty states, and confirmation dialogs with good/bad examples.