Flexing Those Writing Muscles
I'm hosting a UX Workshop at work, where we go through some basic writing principles and guidelines. My favorite part is the interactive...
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- Jul 4, 2022
The Singular User Experience
A friend mentioned that she loved Starbuck's coffee, but always ends up ordering the same thing because the menu overwhelms her. My...
- Jun 19, 2022
Blog
You should start a blog. No, really. I know, it seems like everyone has a medium nowadays: podcasts, Instagram platforms, LinkedIn...
- Jun 9, 2022
Genetics vs Environment
If your childhood was anything like mine, you heard a variation of the same idea on a daily basis: you become what you're around....
- Jun 3, 2022
Depends...
I don't like grey areas. I'm a planner; I prefer yes or no answers, clear guidelines, and written expectations. So why the hell am I in...
- May 30, 2022
I Don't Know Anything
...that I keep to myself. A good specialist knows what they're talking about. They also don't try to hide it. Hoarding doesn't create...
- May 26, 2022
Ask
I became a better UX Writer once I started asking questions. My first month or so, I was afraid to ask anything; I thought it would...
- May 18, 2022
There's an App for That
If you haven't watched HBO's Barry, stop reading and go binge all three seasons. Now. Spoilers for season three ahead. Barry is an...
- May 16, 2022
The Users of Everyday Experiences
Once you enter the world of UX, you can never go back. I can't open an app without having an opinion about its menu navigation. I...
- May 9, 2022
The Limits of Content Design Systems
I love finding product flows that can be massively improved with just a few changes in the copy. Some features take a lot of work–looking...
- Apr 28, 2022
How Working in a Library Prepared Me for UX Writing
Like any good English major, my first job after college was at my local library. I applied because I loved books, and wanted to be around...
- Apr 13, 2022
What I'm Taking with Me
Today was my last day as a UX Writer at Wix. I'll be forever grateful to the company that took me in as a novice writer, housed me when...
- Apr 2, 2022
Another Option for Your English Degree
My B.A. is in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. As John Mulaney once said, "I paid $120,000 for someone to tell me to...
- Mar 30, 2022
Consistency vs. Clarity
Design isn’t just about how a product looks: it’s about how it functions. A product that has good UX is a product that is intuitive to...
- Mar 18, 2022
Okay, but what do you actually do?
I've been a UX Writer for over two years, and just today my mom told me, "When people ask me what you do, I don't really know what to...
- Mar 10, 2022
How my husband became my secret weapon in UX writing
No, don't worry. This isn't a "couldn't be successful without my husband" post. My husband I and I support each other in many ways, but...
- Mar 9, 2022
I completed 3 UX certifications. Here's how they compare.
Google, University of Michigan, California Institute of the Arts. These are the three "big names" when it comes to UX self-study. My...
- Jan 10, 2022
Resources for New UX Writers
My browser has slowly filled up with bookmarks and notes that I wish I'd had two years ago, when I was first starting my UX journey. A...
- Dec 21, 2021
A Day in the Life of a UX Writer
As the new year rolls around, I've been taking stock of how I've spent 2021. Lots of reading, a bit of travelling, a good amount of...
- Sep 9, 2021
15 Books for New UX Writers
New to UX Writing? Give these resources a read. Microcopy: The Complete Guide by Kinneret Yifrah. A great intro into how to handle error...
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