Working Hybrid as a UX Writer
I won't get into the debate of office work vs remote work because, frankly, there are too many blog posts about that already. But I...
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- Jan 23
Landing Your First UX Writing Role
The UX industry is in a weird place. Mammoth companies are laying off thousands of people, UX-ers are learning how to work in smaller...
- Jan 15
Tone and Voice, Again.
Tone and voice get talked about a lot. Maybe too much. And, for some reason, we like to complicate their roles. I'm a human being. Though...
- Jan 7
What if My UX Copy Becomes a Meme?
Bad UX writing is just more fun. You come across a horrible typo, then an error message that tries to be witty but comes across as...
- Dec 29, 2022
Writing Checkboxes and Radio Buttons
Most of us know when to use them: checkboxes are for when more than one option can be selected, or when a user can opt into something...
- Dec 22, 2022
Writing Emails as a UX Writer
UX writers know how to craft titles, tooltips, and CTAs. We can make a paragraph more understandable and create intuitive section...
- Dec 16, 2022
How to Write Good CTAs
It's the standard joke: UX Writers sitting in a room, agonising over whether the button should say Buy or Buy Now. I'm all for poking fun...
- Dec 8, 2022
UX Writing and Localization
Let's be honest, localization isn't usually in the forefront of our mind. But making our products accessible for people from different...
- Dec 3, 2022
Will AI Replace UX Writers?
Ah, the big, scary question. Will AI replace UX writers? Probably not in the near future. But it certainly could make our lives easier...
- Nov 21, 2022
UX Writers as "The Foreigner"
Plenty of UX Writers stay in their home culture. But with the rise of remote work and globalization, more and more are becoming part of...
- Nov 19, 2022
UX Writing Lessons From "The Menu"
Full disclosure, spoilers abound. Read at your own risk. As my husband and I walked out of the theatre today, a man behind us leaned over...
- Nov 16, 2022
UX Writing OKRs
Some people measure their success based on feedback or their own feelings; others don't worry about it all, trusting the process. Others...
- Nov 11, 2022
Lessons on UX Writing From an MFA
I just completed my first semester for a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. A friend asked me if I was enrolled because I thought...
- Nov 2, 2022
Keeping It Simple
I've written before about my love of Cabin Pressure, a BBC radio show that follows the antics of a small airline. It's a lovely story...
- Oct 26, 2022
UX Writing and Accessibility
Accessibility isn't just a buzzword. It takes up a good chunk of a UX writer's time, and rightfully so. When I first started out, I...
- Oct 25, 2022
Common UX Writing Questions
Recently, a few people have asked me several questions about UX writing. So let's talk about it. Should I use Hemingway, Grammarly, or...
- Oct 21, 2022
Apps with Good UX Writing
No matter your profession, learning from those who have done it before is a great tool towards getting better at your craft. (Don't...
- Oct 18, 2022
Writing Toasts
I used to think that toasts were named after the small speech: toasting a new couple or a new year. In reality, the term toast comes from...
- Oct 12, 2022
Websites I Love as a UX Writer
Whether your team uses Microsoft, Google, or another suite of products, chances are you've looked at outside apps to help you stay...
- Oct 10, 2022
Loading Screens
No one likes waiting. Even in the ultra-fast tech world, patience wears thin. Jakob Nielsen noted that a waiting time of 0.1 seconds...
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