Slater Katz

As founder of The Gig Gal, my mission is to make learning UX writing fanastically-simple and landing a job easy. I've held UX writing jobs at companies like Netflix, Fitbit, Verizon, Afterpay, & more.

89 posts

UX writing

Helpful UX writing: The step-by-step writing guide

Learn what it takes to write helpful microcopy as a UX writer with step-by-step instructions and a ton of examples

Slater Katz

Nov 25, 2022 5 min read

UX writing

Accessible UX writing: The step-by-step writing guide

Learn what it takes to write accessible microcopy as a UX writer, with step-by-step instructions and a ton of examples.

Slater Katz

Nov 25, 2022 5 min read

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How to strategically use friction in UX writing

Friction is one of the best kept UX content tips. Learn what it is and how to use it wisely.

Slater Katz

Nov 25, 2022 5 min read

UX writing

How to strategically use cognitive load in UX writing

You know when you're trying to hold everything in your head at once? That's called cognitive load, and it's a troublesome thing in UX.

Slater Katz

Nov 25, 2022 3 min read

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How to use progressive disclosure in UX writing

Progressive disclosure helps users get invested before getting to the nitty-gritty. Learn how to do it well.

Slater Katz

Nov 25, 2022 2 min read

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What makes bad UX writing (with 13 examples)

Bad UX writing isn’t as mystical as you might think. Learn what makes UX writing “bad” with 13 examples.

Slater Katz

Nov 25, 2022 7 min read