Placeholder text UX: A step-by-step writing guide
Placeholder text gives users the helpful hint they didn't even know they needed. Learn how to write effective placeholder text with 14 examples.
How to communicate UX progress: A step-by-step writing guide
Progress keeps users moving along. Learn how to effectively show progress as a UX writer with 12 examples.
The ultimate empty state UX writing guide
An empty state is like an empty box with a message inside. Learn how to write effective empty states with 16 examples.
The ultimate loading state UX writing guide
Loading states give user context and clarity when they’re waiting for something to happen. Learn what makes loading states effective with 14 examples.
The ultimate error message UX writing guide
Error messages are like big 'ol bumps in the road. Learn how to write effective error messages as a UX writer with 22 examples.
The ultimate UX writing success messages guide
Success messages aren't the end of the road. Learn how to write effective success messages with 10 examples.
UX writing modals: The ultimate writing guide
Modals are small windows that pop up suddenly. Learn how to write modals effectively with 14 examples.
UX writing tooltips: The ultimate writing guide
Tooltips are like little sidekicks that pop up when you need them most. Learn how to write effective tooltips with 18 examples.
UX writing toasts: The ultimate writing guide
Toasts, not the bread kind, display brief, temporary notifications. Learn how to write effective toasts as a UX writer with 15 examples.
How to write push notifications: The ultimate UX writer's guide
Push notifications bring the user back to the app to engage in some way. Learn how to write effective push notifications with 13 examples.
How to write SMS messages: The ultimate UX writer's guide
When UX writers write SMS messages, it's quite different from what you text your BFF. Learn how to write effective SMS messages with 12 examples.
Email UX writing: The ultimate writing guide
Email is a totally different beast when it comes to UX writing. Learn how to write effective emails as a UX writer with 13 examples.
The ultimate product voice and tone UX writing guide
Learn what product voice and tone is and why it should matter to every UX writer.
Brand voice vs product voice: What's the difference?
Different teams use voice and tone to communicate and accomplish different goals. Learn the key difference between brand voice and product voice.
How to build voice & tone guidelines: The ultimate UX writer's guide
The best time to create voice & tone guidelines was yesterday. The second best time is today. Learn how to build 'em step-by-step with examples.
How to use voice and tone guidelines as a UX writer
If you’re new to writing, voice & tone can feel confusing. Learn how to use voice & tone guidelines with a real-life example.
What's a UX writing style guide?
A study guide is a rule book for how to write for a company’s products. Learn what goes into one and why they matter to UX writers.
How to build a UX writing style guide step-by-step
Learn the 7 steps that go into building a UX writing style guide, explained step-by-step with examples.
The easiest UX writing process to follow
The best UX writing process is a UX writing process that works well for you. Learn where to start as a foundation.
Is it hard to land a UX writing job?
If you want to become a UX writer, you might wonder what kinda challenge you’re up against. Get the inside scoop on how hard it is (or isn't.)
How to land a UX writing job (and why you haven't yet)
Not sure why your UX writing job search isn't going according to plan? Learn where in the application process you’re dropping off and how to fix it today.
How to land entry level UX writer jobs without 3 – 5 years of experience
If every UX writing job requires 3 – 5 years of experience, how the heck is a newbie supposed to break in? I got the answer for you inside this lesson.
Why you don't need a UX writing certification to land a job
Getting a UX writing certification doesn't make you that much more employable, and you can save thousands with other options.
Why perseverance is the key to land a UX writing job
Let’s be real — breaking into UX writing is hard stuff. And you can 100% become a UX writer this year. And there’s one special tip for how to get into UX writing… Perseverance.
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