Transitioning Into UX Writing

Disclaimer: Please note that this course does not contain AI-generated content. All lessons and materials are independently developed by the instructor, drawing on more than eight years of hands-on experience in UX Writing and a science-based background in communication sciences. We’ll focus on what really matters in practice—and I hope you enjoy completing this course as much as I enjoyed creating it.

About this course

UX writing is the verbal user communication within digital interfaces. It appears in apps, websites, and all other kinds of digital products that users interact with – and, as such, it is an integral part of the user experience. For writers and designers, however, UX writing is much more than that: Since big tech companies have become increasingly aware of the importance of UX writing, the young discipline offers promising job opportunities, exciting tasks, and a great career outlook.

But what does it take to become a UX writer and what do aspiring UX writers need to know about the job?

One thing is certain: For those who want to break into UX writing, the first steps often seem the hardest: How do I apply, what can I expect the application process to look like, and how do I create a portfolio when I haven't done any projects yet? If you ask yourself these and other questions and have not yet found an answer to them, this course is the right choice for you!

Who should join

This course is the perfect match for everybody who considers breaking into UX writing and is interested in learning more about the tasks to do, the skills to learn, and the steps to take in order to start a career in UX writing. It is also helpful for everybody who plans to apply for a UX writing role and is about to enter the application process.

Please note that if you want to learn about how to actually do UX writing, my course "Introduction to UX Writing: How to Write Great Microcopy" is probably a better choice for you.

What you will learn

In the first part of this course, you will learn about

• the everyday tasks of a UX writer

• the skills a UX writer needs

• the difficult parts and challenges of the job

• valuable resources to dive into the field of UX writing

• the first steps to start a career as a UX writer

Now that’s it for the basics! In the second part of this course, you will learn about

• what the usual application process for UX writers looks like

• how to build a UX writing portfolio to apply with

• how to tackle UX writing job interviews

• how to do typical home assignments in the application process

  
  

Sounds good? Then join this class and be perfectly prepared to start your career as a UX writer!

If you want to take all of my UX Writing courses, here is the order recommend:

1 Introduction To UX Writing

2 Transitioning To UX Writing

3 Accessible UX Writing

4 UX Writing: Finding Your Voice and Tone

5 UX Writing in Practice: Documentation & Processes

6 User Research And Testing For UX Writing

7 Inclusive UX Writing: Physical Abilities & Neurodivergence

8 Inclusive UX Writing: Gender, Race & Age

9 Culture-Based UX Writing

10 Localization in UX Writing

11 Fighting „Dark“ UX Writing: How To Write Kind UX Copy

12 Building Your UX Writing Portfolio

13 Freelancing in UX Writing

Please note that all courses stand for themselves and that you don't need to take any course as a prerequisite for taking another one. You don’t have to follow this order. This is only my very own suggestion, which is especially helpful when you need guidance on which course to pick next.