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WHAT’S INSIDE ✍️
Issue #133 (May 26th, 2021)
- UX writing interview guide
- UX writing expectations vs reality
- Trending UX tweets and conversations
- Become a UX writing mentor
ARTICLES 📰
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😱 Have an interview coming up? They can be anxiety-inducing and stressful experiences. But there’s no need to panic!
Take a deep breath, and then read this article with outstanding tips to help you ace any UX writing interview.
8 Tips to Ace UX Writing Interview Questions
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🤦 Sometimes we exaggerate the benefits of UX writing: delighted customers, happy clients, soaring conversions, a hefty pay raise, and world peace. But the reality is often quite different. If you’re struggling with a UX writing project, this article has the answers.
Expectations vs reality as a UX writer
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🤖💬 Here’s one of the best articles I’ve read on conversation design in a long time. This linguistically-minded approach shows the benefits of designing conversations based on how language works in practice, rather than according to preconceived notions about how
language “should” work.
Conversation Design is the Future of UX
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MICROCOPY BITE 💬
Airport security line microcopy that’s about as confusing as can be. Some great suggestions for improvements in the comments. Read more >>
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TRENDING IN UX 🐦
Keep up with industry news, or join the conversation! And join our new
Telegram group for even more news and content.
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#uxwriting matters! Russian #Ikea uses a phrase on the confirmation screen, "I see", that sounds passive aggressive in Russian. The message reads: "I see
(🙄) Thank you for your order" … Read more >>
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“Localizing Product Names: not a walk in the park!When localizing your brand's assets, it's crucial to do comprehensive research on the implications of the localized product name.” Read more >>
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“In Turbotax, when the user is trying to file taxes for a deceased spouse, it
comes up with a polite but heartfelt condolence message.” Read more >>
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WRITERS IN TECH 🎙️
Should design be a licensed profession? Want to learn how to say “no” to your boss? Wondering whether income-sharing agreements are ethical or not?
All this and more in my interview with best-selling author Mike Monteiro.
Unionize you fools! With Mike
Monteiro
UX WRITING JOBS 👔
Attention
practicing and experienced UX writers! We’re looking for mentors to join our team and help our UX Writing Academy students learn and grow.
Apply now >>
Whether you’re looking to hire or be hired:
PORTFOLIO 🎨
Say Bonjour to Christine, a Denver-based UX writer/content designer who uses words to help people. Her portfolio is clear and clean, and worth a look.
https://christinefresneau-fan.com/
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FIND US ONLINE
See you next week!
Yuval
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