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Create a UX writing job where there is none
Uzoma shares her tips on how to create a UX writing position where positions are scarce or don't exist by creating a pitch portfolio!
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Course Preview: UX Writing for Tech Writers
It’s time technical audiences got some UX writing love. Are you a technical writer looking for ways to level up your work? Are you interested in UX writing?…
Getting started with growth content design
Jason lays out the basics of growth content design in this beginner's guide to core principles, frameworks, and craft-level considerations to act on growth content opportunities.
“Learn more” is not enough: a case for descriptive CTAs
Are your CTAs serving a specific purpose or are they acting more like fillers? Alice Chen argues that descriptive CTAs are more accessible, SEO-friendly, and contribute to a…
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How not being a native English speaker makes me a better UX writer
Companies often list "native English speaker" as a requirement but are they missing out on first-class writing talent? Dragana explains why non-native English speakers actually make for great…
The top 50 UX writing resources of 2020
The UX writing, content design and content strategy communities grew a lot in 2020. We've collected the top 50 UX writing resources for you to enjoy.
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What is microcopy? Why every word counts in UX…
Everyone on a design team should know how to work in Sketch or Figma. So...shouldn't everyone know how to write microcopy?
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Starting your first UX writer role (remotely) from a class of COVID grad
Cayla thought she was going to start in-office at Microsoft, enjoying the perks that come with joining a major tech company. However, as a class of COVID graduate, she…
The dos and don’ts of hiring a UX writer
If you're going to hire a UX writer soon, there are a few things you should know to make sure everyone's experience is a positive one!
Atomic design needs atomic UX writers
What is atomic design? Russell Norris shares great insight into how atomic design works and how UX writers should leverage it!
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When a UX writer joins a CX team
James shares how CX thinking has influenced his UX work, taking the broader perspective from CX and using that to inform his work on experiences at the individual…
How to complete a UX writing challenge during the interview process
Pembroke King, UX Writer at Catawiki, describes every step in detail on how she completed the UX writing challenge that got her the job!
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How we moved from content docs to Abstract at Wix
UX Writer & Team Lead at Wix, Jenni Nadler shares how her team transitioned from using content documents to using Abstract.
Equitable hiring in UX writing
Christie Fremon shares what she's learned about seeking equity in the hiring process.
UX Writing: What, Why, and How – webinar recording presented for IxDA Dubai
Bobbie introduces how UX writing has evolved as its own discipline in the tech industry in a recent webinar with IxDA Dubai. She explains why UX writing is…
Content Testing and Research – webinar recording presented for UXPA International
In a recent webinar for UXPA International on Content Testing and Research, Bobbie talks about the importance of testing content and how to do it in different scenarios.
Classism in UX copy: A Coronavirus era case study
Upon discovering classism in UX copy in COVID-19 related writing, UX researcher John McLeod-Moya performed his own research and case study during the pandemic. Here he offers his…
Taxonomies and metadata: 5 key tips for UX writers
Expert in taxonomy and Image Librarian at Primark, Alice Walsh shares the fundamentals of metadata for beginners in the field.
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GPT-3 is coming. Are you ready for AI?
UX writers and content strategists need to start preparing for GPT-3 - and we can do that by articulating the value we provide now.
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What I learned from UX writing portfolio reviewers
Joel Ramey shares insights from UX writing portfolio reviews by experts in the industry.
How to write inclusive UX content and microcopy
Writing inclusive copy allows us to build trust with all users and not leave anyone out. Kaitlyn shares a few tips for beginners on how to get started.
