Writers in Tech Celebrates 100 Episodes

Issue #236 (June 7th, 2023)

Author

Yuval Keshtcher
June 07, 2023

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TL;DR ✍️

  • It’s time to celebrate 🤯 Writers in Tech has hit the 100th episode milestone !

  • Learn about complex systems in our next event

  • Cheesy microcopy example

  • What’s new in the AI world?

PODCAST 🗞

The Writers in Tech podcast just released its 100th episode 🎉

(Re)Discover the podcast through some of Yuval’s favorites 😀

Post-Apocalyptic Leadership in Content Design with Jenn Shreve @Google (100th episode special)

In this episode of Writers in Tech, Jenn Shreve, Content Design Lead at Google, shares insights on maintaining consistency in writing and the valuable contributions of journalists in the field of UX. In this milestone episode, we reflect on the extraordinary challenges and triumphs of leaders in the realm of content design within a post-apocalyptic setting.

uxwritinghub.com/jenn-shreve-writers-in-tech-podcast

Becoming a Senior UX Writer from Scratch with Sarah Kessler @Gympass

Sarah Kessler went from zero product experience to landing a UX writing job at the unicorn company Gympass in only two years. In this episode of Writers in Tech, she shares how she got there and what she did to position herself as a Senior UX writer.

uxwritinghub.com/becoming-a-ux-writer-from-scratch

UX writing processes to reduce stress with Boris Šlesar @UX Writing Hub

One of my fave UX Writers and Senior Mentor & Industry Project Team Leader at the UX Writing Hub Boris Šlesar shares his stress-busting processes and talks about the best way to learn the tricks of the trade.

uxwritinghub.com/boris-slesar-writers-in-tech-podcast

UX Writing As A Team Of One With Axel Viersac @Talend

When recording this podcast, Axel Viersac was part of the UX team at Talend, a company creating software for data analysts. As the only UX writer in the company, people often call him to “check the words” when he should have been involved much earlier.

uxwritinghub.com/axel-viersac-writers-in-tech-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=axel-viersac-writers-in-tech-podcast

Don’t have a favorite yet? Check the other episodes:
https://uxwritinghub.com/category/podcast/

MICROCOPY BITE 💬

This time, we have a literal cheesy microcopy bite by Amazon

PILLARS OF COMMUNITY 🏛

Deeply appreciated this piece for its candid exploration of the challenges in building design maturity 👇

Events 🎤

On Thursday, June 15h, Sharona Reouveni will share her experience of SaaS and B2B products, showing us that complex doesn’t have to mean complicated. Currently a Conversation Designer at Hyro, her track record includes many years of UX and technical writing.

Get to know Sharona here 

All welcome!

PORTFOLIO 🖌

Pieterjan Benoit's portfolio remains one of my favorites to this day. His innovative approach to content design, combined with his unique aesthetic sensibility, truly sets his work apart.

PS. it was through his portfolio that I learned about the potential of using Notion for a UX writing portfolio

JOBS 💼

This time, mostly remote UX Writing opportunities all over the US but not only.

Don’t miss our updated job board:

AI 4 UX 🤖

Super happy to announce our brand new taste of AI for UX free course, especially for the UX Writing Hub’s community.

5 Ways AI is Shaping UX Research - Insight Platforms

Speed, Cost, Consistency. Ease of Use and Quality+Quantity, Learn from Sonar how AI is used for UX Research and the most relevant benefits.

www.insightplatforms.com/5-ways-ai-is-shaping-ux-research

AI UX design: A New Way Of Designing

Discover the fascinating synergy between AI and UX design! Uncover the transformative power of AI in revolutionizing user experience. Dive into this thought-provoking article that explores the exciting possibilities AI brings to the world of design

adamfard.com/blog/ai-ux-design

I Used ChatGPT (Every Day) for 5 Months. Here Are Some Hidden Gems That Will Change Your Life

From awe-inspiring creativity to game-changing problem-solving, this captivating article unveils the incredible ways in which ChatGPT can enhance your daily existence.

artificialcorner.com/i-used-chatgpt-every-day-for-5-months-here-are-some-hidden-gems-that-will-change-your-life-a451e2093097

SHARING IS CARING 👑

Share an article, portfolio, microcopy example, event, or another resource with the UX Writing Weekly team — we may just feature it next week!

VOX POPULI 🗣️

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See you next week!

Curated and created by Yuval Keshtcher, Founder of the UX Writing Hub, Axel Viersac and the team.