Technical Writing and UX Writing: Why One Person Can (and Should) Do Both

Sharing an opinion today... I’ve read several articles about the difference between Technical Writers and User Experience (UX) Writers. However, UX writing evolved from Technical Writing, so the same person can (and often should) be doing the job. In UX Writing, writers write microcopy for the user interface, such as error messages, tooltips, and button … Continue reading Technical Writing and UX Writing: Why One Person Can (and Should) Do Both

Crafting Effective UX Writing: Best Practices to Keep in Mind

I enjoy UX writing. Often we learn that folks don't read the documentation. However, when doing UX writing which includes content that helps a user navigate a software product, you know the user must see it! Therefore, I decided to share some basic best practices with you. Writing this type of content is very different … Continue reading Crafting Effective UX Writing: Best Practices to Keep in Mind