UX Writing Guides
The UX Writing Guides are your starting points. Here, you will find an easy-to-access, clear, structured introduction to UX Writing and the disciplines that surround it – from UX Writing fundamentals to voice and tone, to the future of product writing and beyond.
New guides are added regularly.
Start here: Dive into these free guides to get a first idea of relevant UX Writing topics
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What is UX Writing?
Gain a first understanding of what UX Writing is, what it’s not, why it’s needed and what aspects matter most.
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How to become a UX Writer
Learn how you can strategically enter the career path of a UX Writer – step by step.
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Voice & Tone in UX Writing
Read about the basics of what voice and tone are, why we need them – and how we get both of them right.
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Strategic Product Writing
Understand why a holistic approach to in- and off-product communication is the future of UX Writing — and how it makes your career future-proof.
Want to dive deeper? Choose a course!
Introduction to UX Writing
Level: Beginner
Your starting point to UX Writing! A foundational course covering the core theory and practice of UX Writing. Students learn how to write effective microcopy, understand the psychology behind UX and apply UX Writing principles in a systematic way — all in under 4 hours.
What you’ll learn:
UX Writing Fundamentals, microcopy principles, user psychology, error messages, empty states, and other copy elements, plus how to make your first writing decisions with confidence.
Build Your UX Writing Portfolio
Level: All
A step-by-step course for building a professional UX Writing portfolio — whether you're applying for freelance work or full-time roles. This course covers case study creation, how to present your thinking, and understanding what hiring managers look for.
What you’ll learn:
Choosing the right projects for your portfolio, defining the structure of your portfolio, case study design, hosting of your portfolio, how to build a portfolio without experience
The Voice & Tone Masterclass
Level: All
Voice and tone are the foundation of consistent product and brand communication — across every writing discipline. This masterclass covers how to define a brand voice, create actionable guidelines, and build style guides that teams actually use.
What you’ll learn:
Brand voice design, voice and tone principles, using voice and tone in UX Writing, creating a voice and tone style guide, managing stakeholders
Learn from a practicing industry expert
Transitioning into UX Writing taught me something that shapes every course I create: effective learning requires more than knowledge transfer – it should also include building genuine confidence in doing the practical work and engaging in the craft.
I've been a UX Writer for over eight years, working both in-house and as a freelancer across a wide range of industries. I hold a PhD in Technology Management and Communications, and I've taught UX Writing to more than 30,000 students globally. Every course I create reflects what I've learned from doing this work at a professional level — not just studying it.