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Introduction to UX Writing: How to Write Great Microcopy

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Overview

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“Sign up” or “Oops, page not found!” – tiny words that mark an error message, a button label, or the placeholder text in an input field. Despite their small size, these text elements make up a crucial part of the user experience in digital products. And: While great UX Writing can put a smile on the user’s face, bad UX Writing can be confusing, annoying and even insulting. 

But how can we make sure that our UX Writing is actually good?

If this question is one that pops up in your head from time to time, look no further – this course has your back. 

Who should join

This course is the perfect match for UX designers, UI designers, developers, product managers, and all other kinds of professionals working in the field of digital product development, as well as for all writers who would like to dip a toe in UX Writing.

What you will learn

In this course you will learn 

  • what UX Writing is 
  • what the difference between UX Writing and other forms of writing is 
  • how good UX Writing can be ensured and 
  • how to write your own error message 

Sounds good? Then join this class and leave it with the first draft of your very own piece of UX Writing.

Please note: If you want to take this class but have no premium account yet, feel free to use my referral link and try free Premium for 14 days:  https://www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Dr-Katharina-Grimm/8983068

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • What is UX Writing?
  • UX Writing vs. Copywriting
  • Good UX Writing: Necessary
  • Good UX Writing: Clear
  • Good UX Writing: Concise
  • Good UX Writing: Useful
  • Good UX Writing: Conversational
  • Good UX Writing: Branded
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Dr. Katharina Grimm

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