UX Writing Weekly #180

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WHAT’S INSIDE ✍

Issue #180 (Apr 20th, 2022) 

• Brand voice and persona

• Oh, Woebot is me!

• Time to write that book

• Fundamentals of UX Writing Workshop

ARTICLES 📰

🦸It’s a superhero showdown! Batman versus … Barbie? OK, not really. But, it is an insightful look at how brand/product persona shapes the choice of voice. Bonus: "I’m Batman" in 20 languages! 

The voice of Batman versus Barbie. How the persona of a product shapes the voice choice.

MICROCOPY BITE 💬

It’s definitely going to irk me. Putting the question afterward?

Please don’t. Inconsistent use of bolded text?

PILLARS OF COMMUNITY 🏛

Hot topics and trending posts from community members. Join the conversations below!

UPSKILL: LIVE EVENTS & MORE 📚

Workshop:

New to UX writing? Join our upcoming workshop together with Smashing Magazine! Four live sessions will cover UX writing basics between May 18–26.

The Fundamentals of UX Writing Workshop

Figma event:

Lots of "Figma for UX writers" content at the upcoming Config. Registration is free!

JOBS 👔

Are you passionate about microcopy, user experience, and restaurant tech? Do you speak English and Dutch? You’re hired! (JK 😉)

But, you should check out this position for a UX writer at Just Eat Takeaway (remote).

Google is looking for a fluent Japanese UX writer in Tokyo. 

More positions including Fiverr, Spotify, Amazon, and more, in the full job board:

• Check out the newest positions

• Upload a position and get exposure

PORTFOLIO 🎨

India-raised, Italy-based Kasturi Roy’s portfolio just pops! From strategy and design to writing and more, she’s a T-shaped designer obsessed with F-patterns. 

Drop her a line—she’s currently available for projects or a full-time position. 

https://www.kasturiroy.com/

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— Written and curated by Yuval Keshtcher, Aaron Raizen, and the UX Writing Hub team —