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Oct 11, 2021

Prepping for a Talk

You pitched. You were picked. Now, you prep. — Rehearse first My husband taught me this trick. It seemed counter-intuitive until I tried it. Here’s what you do: Stand in an empty room and start talking. Yes, even before you have an outline, script, or deck. This gets you to a verbal outline while testing how the words feel in your…

Public Speaking

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Prepping for a Talk
Prepping for a Talk
Public Speaking

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Mar 11, 2021

A Content Designer’s README

How a best practice in software documentation helped me be vulnerable and build trust — When I joined my team in 2020, I had not stepped foot in the office let alone met a co-worker in real life. I was having a difficult time feeling connected, reading people, and opening up. …

Ux Writing

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A content designer’s README
A content designer’s README
Ux Writing

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Nov 28, 2020

14 Days of UX Writing: A Series (2019)

Prompts courtesy of the Daily UX Writing Challenge — Originally posted as a Medium Series on September 10, 2019 Day 1 Scenario A traveler is in an airport waiting for the last leg of a flight home when their flight is canceled due to a severe storm at their destination. Challenge How does her airline app tell her this and what does it…

Ux Writing

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14 Days of UX Writing: A Series (2019)
14 Days of UX Writing: A Series (2019)
Ux Writing

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Oct 29, 2020

A Curmudgeon’s Guide to UX Writing

16 “best practices” I hate — I collect pet peeves. And none bother me more than questionable UX writing. Every time I come across bad product copy or misleading advice, I add it to my collection. Each one proves how vital and subjective writing is. (And why it should be left to the professionals.) To borrow…

Ux Writing

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A Curmudgeon’s Guide to UX Writing
A Curmudgeon’s Guide to UX Writing
Ux Writing

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Jan 17, 2020

The Unwritten Rules of UX Writing

Hard-won wisdom from the product trenches — Though in its infancy, UX writing has been thoroughly vetted. Hundreds of articles cover what it is, how to do it, and why it matters. And I consumed them like a box of Thin Mints: one by one until I had a throbbing headache. Now that I have some experience…

Ux Writing

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The unwritten rules of UX writing
The unwritten rules of UX writing
Ux Writing

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Aug 11, 2019

Writing Accessible Web Content

It’s easier than you might think — Words are fundamental to communication — on and off the web. And because a significant component of digital accessibility is about making all content available as text, writers have one of the most substantial impacts on creating accessible experiences. Basics We’ve all experienced frustrating — or even debilitating — experiences online…

Accessibility

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Writing Accessible Web Content
Writing Accessible Web Content
Accessibility

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Jun 16, 2019

Web Accessibility Checklist for Writers

An easy-to-follow guide to AA compliant content — Written content Avoid referring to content by sensory characteristics: Shape Size Screen location Orientation Sound Color Label form fields. Structure and formatting Write headings and labels that explain or describe the content that follows. Navigation Provide copy for webpage titles. Use consistent terms on navigation-related buttons and links. Write descriptive link text.

Accessibility

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Web Accessibility Checklist for Writers
Web Accessibility Checklist for Writers
Accessibility

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Jun 10, 2019

Web Accessibility for Writers

This is a transcript of a talk I gave at the Content Strategy SF Bay Area Meetup at Airbnb. The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone, regardless of disability, is an essential aspect. This is a quote from Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Web…

Accessibility

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Web Accessibility for Writers
Web Accessibility for Writers
Accessibility

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May 31, 2019

The Content Strategy Compendium

A hotbed of inspiration, education, and obsession — Articles and how-tos 2021 Here’s how to become a UX writer in 2021 How to become a better UX writer in 2021 Accessibility 3C of interface design: color, contrast, content 7 guidelines for writing accessible microcopy Accessibility for teams Accessible design: how to make this world a better place for all Adding alt text descriptions …

UX

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The UX Writer’s Compendium
The UX Writer’s Compendium
UX

14 min read

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