Creators ignore briefs that read like legal documents. The ones that get followed are short, visual, and clear about what "good" looks like.
A brief that works usually includes: the single key message (not five), 2–3 examples of content style you like, what to avoid, required talking points if any, and a clear deadline with format specs (vertical, length, captions on/off).
Leave room for the creator's voice. The whole point of working with them is their style and credibility — over-scripting kills the authenticity that made them worth hiring in the first place. Give direction, not a script to read word for word.






