UX Writing Weekly #135

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Why you (still) need a human writer
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WHAT’S INSIDE ✍️


Issue #135 (June 9th)
  • Robots WON’T take our jobs
  • The 5 traits of bad UX writers
  • UPSKILL: Inclusive language and localization
  • WHO LET THE BUGS OUT?



ARTICLES 📰

🦾💪 Here’s a refreshing look at why robots and AI won’t be taking our writing jobs. Turns out that having a human writer is still advantageous and often necessary.

Fascinating insights in: Content design and artificial intelligence: friends or enemies?



😈 Do you hate people and lack curiosity? Congrats! You might be a terrible UX writer. Find out the top five traits that make for bad UX writers and how to fix them.

Traits of a terrible UX writer


🤭 Product design tool Abstract has been going through some changes, including a brand refresh. See how they addressed the divide between company and product voice.

Updating Abstract’s Voice and Tone





MICROCOPY BITE 💬

Medium helps you write proper alt texts by providing both an explanation and an example.




TRENDING IN UX 🐦

Keep up with industry news, or join the conversation! And join our new Telegram group for even more news and content.

1/ Content systems & processes
2/ Content adoption ... Read more  >>
“Gojek’s hilarious copy for app updates.”
WHO LET THE BUGS OUT?
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I thought that the copy and design of this ‘only you’ tile was fascinating in light of the fact that everyone now knows their individual data is being collected all the time. Does this “only you” piece make you feel weirded out, or does it make you feel good that Spotify wants to share your data with you?Read more >>



UPSKILL: LIVE EVENTS 📚


Learn about localization in UX: Localize Your Digital Assets Like a PRO (FREE! June 24th)

Learn about using inclusive language: How to get over yourself and just get started (July 8th)



UX WRITING JOBS 👔

Some big-name companies are hiring UX writers right now. Positions at Google, Amazon, Fiverr, and more — all on our job board.

Whether you’re looking to hire or be hired:



PORTFOLIO 🎨

Melissa Sepe-Johnston has been making technology easier to use and understand since 2009. Check out her great work on Google Maps and helping people vote in the USA in 2020.

https://melsepe.com



WRITERS IN TECH 🎙️

Neil Patal is an absolute legend of digital marketing. Don’t miss this rare interview where he talks about strategies for creating and promoting content, tips for growing your brand, using Ubersuggest to spy on your competition, and more.

The future of copywriting





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  • UX writing processes 
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