August 2023 Reads
The Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson - If read as one tome, this trilogy comes out to near 2,000 pages of hard science fiction...yet...
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- Aug 10
Using AI in UX Writing
Yeah, I know. You’ve already heard how UX Writers should update their resumes and pivot because replacement is inevitable. AI can’t...
- Jul 25
July 2024 Reads
The Slynx by Tatyana Tolstoya: This odd novel was written by Tolstoy's grand-niece. I didn't know what to expect from it. The book is...
- Jul 1
June 2023 Reads
Didn't get through too many books this month. Maybe July will have some beach reads? Create Dangerously by Albert Camus I've loved Camus...
- Jun 7
UX Writing Lessons from the Pharmacy
A few months ago, back in Bulgaria, I ran to the pharmacy to get a refill on a prescription. Without even typing on her computer, the...
- May 31
May 2023 Reads
Nazywam sie Kabelek, Jamnik Kabelek by Michalak Gierwiallo This was a children's book, written in Polish, about a sausage dog who is...
- May 26
Book Recommendations from AI
I've gotten some great recommendations from friends and colleagues; there are many books I've come to love that I would have never picked...
- May 21
Could Have Been an Email
You can buy t-shirts and mugs with the phrase, find memes with frustrated minions on the joke: this meeting could have been an email....
- May 16
Lessons on UX Writing from a Café
In Polish coffee shops, I'm not Autumn. The few times I've tried giving my name, it always follows the same formula: a look of confusion,...
- May 11
A List For Your List
I'm only able to keep track of my life with lists. Shopping, general to-do, coworkers to follow up with, books to read. I've got a list...
- Apr 30
April 2023 Reads
Death and the Afterlife by Sam Scheffler "Afterlife" here refers to the fact that after your life, life still goes on. People continue...
- Mar 31
March 2023 Reads
Weasels in the Attic by Hiroko Oyamada This novella is a poignant glimpse of womanhood, and how it shapes not only the sex but society as...
- Mar 27
Breaking the Rules
Grammar: that double-edged sword. Coming from an English major and UX writer, grammar matters. A lot. It's all about setting standards...
- Mar 23
Effective Meetings in UX Writing
Any product job is going to consist of meetings—sometimes, hours and hours of meetings. It’s part of corporate life, but what if you’re a...
- Mar 13
UX Writing as a Design Tool
I'm currently working through an MFA in Creative Writing, and a big focus is about how writing can help the community. Obviously the...
- Mar 3
The Problem with Daily UX Writing Challenges
For those just entering the UX space, a common way of practicing is to complete daily "writing challenges." These usually consist of a...
- Feb 28
Feb 2023 Reads
Peyton Place by Grace Metalious This was one of those classics that I disregarded for years because it sounded boring. But, goodness, it...
- Feb 23
Your Task Starts Now
My junk food show--the series I put on in the background, or when I want to turn my mind off--is Taskmaster. In case you're not familiar,...
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