5 Books Every UX Writer Must Read

These are the 5 books that will make you a better UX writer, FAST! They cover UX writing, content design, UI design, and UX design. These are essential reading if you're in UX writing, or want to become a UX writer/content designer.
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#1 Microcopy: The Complete Guide
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#2 Strategic Writing for UX
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#3 Content Design
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#4 The Non-Designer's Design Book
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5# UX for Beginners
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Bonus: Universal Principles of Design
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Honourable Mentions:
Don't Make Me Think
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The Design of Everyday Things
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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Honourable mentions - 0:48
Book 1 - 2:46
Book 2 - 3:33
Book 3 - 5:12
Book 4 - 6:16
Book 5 - 8:22
Alternative book 5 - 10:18
Outro - 11:19

[@UXHeWrote]

"Fantastic!" 🤓

[@iam4v]

I'd like to also suggest "Because Internet" for UX writing. Thank you for your videos

[@UXHeWrote]

@@iam4v Yeah this is an interesting book. I would add it to my "Want more books to read?" list.

[@IrinaTeixeira]

I just finished reading Microcopy: The Complete Guide and loved it. It made me completely fall in love with ux writing.

[@ellenzhang3643]

Thank you for your realm of knowledge. Your videos are really helpful and encouraging to me as a non-native speaker new to content design ❤

[@mihaisau7999]

Waiting for the next videos :). Here are some topics that might be of interest: - UX writing course and bootcamps. - How to do a case study and how to create a portfolio. - Deliverables for the UX writer - A day in the life ... - From tech writer/copywriter to UX writer and then to UX designer( is there such a career path?) Thank you and good luck.

[@UXHeWrote]

Some good ideas. Hopefully I'll have some time soon to make more :D

[@grigorimolotov2955]

Smashing UX Design is a great starter book.

[@danaasnan9954]

My new fav channel, taking your tips to get started with my UX Writing career.

[@UXHeWrote]

Such kind words, thank you!

[@isobellow2214]

Really helpful and (incredibly) well-put-together presentation. A big thank you!

[@elifwong6586]

Thanks for the video! Really nice!

[@shriyasahu7092]

Microcopy- Foundation introduction to ux writing Strategic writing tu Ux Voice and tone for content Style guide Content design by Sarah Richards gov.uk Non designer design book Content as a UI elements Ux for beginners Information Universal principal of design

[@megan.a.purvis]

I watched your video outlining how you became a UX writer and I'm hooked! You really gave me the insight I needed for how to frame my past experience and highlight those transferrable skills to pivot into UX writing. Can't wait to check out these books now.

[@UXHeWrote]

Glad the videos have helped. And good look with the pivot!

[@kjsdesignco]

The company I work for is growing and I suggested Book 1 since I saw it floating around. Seeing your video reassured my hunch as our department gets more into specific roles! Looking forward to reading Microcopy! 😄

[@bolanleolawoye6536]

Thanks for taking time out to out this together. I'll try getting Microcopy: The Complete Guide

[@UXHeWrote]

It's a great book!

[@moodymcsorley7691]

Thanks for putting together all of this information and starting this channel. This is really invaluable for where I am. I'm currently teaching undergrad English courses and am considering shifting my career to UX writing. I recently realized that I am extremely motivated in design and thought that UX writing would make for an interesting blend of my design and language interests.

[@UXHeWrote]

That's exactly what I love about UX writing! You get to be a part of the product design process, but specialized in designing with words. Let me know what you think of the books.

[@alyssamocny4395]

Informative and succinct! I’m transition to UX Writing and sometimes I just need straightforward, clear information :) thank you!!!

[@luyandanelana8911]

Thank you for the advice, Andy! I didn't know where to start but now I'm ready to dig in :D

[@UXHeWrote]

No problem. I hope they help you!

[@Taskade]

Awesome recommendations, thanks for this.

[@UXHeWrote]

You're very welcome!

[@sofiapelosi7760]

I’m so happy I’ve found this channel! Thank you 🙏

[@UXHeWrote]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the kind words.

[@MichaelMilton1]

Awesome list! Thanks, Andy.

[@UXHeWrote]

Glad you liked it, Michael😁

[@MoniqueAngeli]

Great stuff 🔥

[@leevicious8402]

thanks

[@leevicious8402]

Thank you :)

[@UXHeWrote]

Don't forget to get my free book as well! UX Writing for Beginners

[@kalvinbassi9508]

Love your channel and the useful information for UX writing. Could you do a video on creating a case study and portfolio? Thanks!

[@UXHeWrote]

I get asked about that one a lot! I will, but it will take me some time :D

[@appuajith5021]

Omg, On Writing Well is my favorite book on writing. I'm so glad you mentioned it at the beginning - a superb primer for all kinds of writing!

[@UXHeWrote]

Yeah it's a great book

[@biaology]

there seems to be an error on book 3, sarah winters is everywhere but here it appears as sarah richards

[@UXHeWrote]

It seems I have the old copy of her book.😅 She was Sarah Richards when I bought it. After getting married she changed her name. I never noticed that. Good catch 👍

[@angelagallen9477]

Thanks for sharing your top 5 and your insights. I'm keen to hear what you think of Writing is Designing and Writing for Designers. Any feedback?

[@UXHeWrote]

There are a lot of books out there about content and design. But these are the 5 I recommend people start with. After these you can branch out.

[@Kumblanya]

Have you read 'Writing for designers' by Scott Kubie? If yes, what is your opinion?

[@UXHeWrote]

I did a while ago. I think it's more oriented to non-UX writers if I remember correctly? Teaching people the 4 steps of a the writing process.

[@komalupadhyaya30]

Hey, thanks for the wonderful recommendations, it will help a lot. I am a content writer with three years of experience and currently working as a content reviewer. I am very much interested in becoming a UX writer, no matter if i have to start from zero. The only thing I am concerned about that I never tried copywriting, was more into writing long pieces. I want to know if I am eligible for UX writing and i am not a grammer Nazi. UX writing seems like an interesting field to me and I feel I can do it because this is not marketing, it's more like improving customer's experience and offering them solutions whenever they face any issues while using an app or website. Yes it's interesting and I want to try it but the question is can I do it? Or I am eligible.

[@UXHeWrote]

Check out my video on How to Get Into UX Writing. You seem to have grasped the essence that it's not marketing, it's more about helping the user, so I think you've starting in a good place. Having experience in content can help, but it can also be a double-edge sword. Check out the video to see why, haha!

[@ashleytaylor7923]

Hey what do you think about UX Fundamentals for Non-UX Professionals by Edward Stull?

[@UXHeWrote]

Oooo, I've not come across that one. I'll have to check it out.

[@rinkirya9914]

💪强捏

[@UXHeWrote]

谢谢！

[@ashleycalder207]

I am a copywriter transitioning to UX writing. This video came just at the right time for me, thank you. Do you feel a UX writer could benefit from taking a UX design Bootcamp/course, or is this overkill?

[@UXHeWrote]

Seems like this is a popular question. Someone on my "How to Get Into UX Writing" video asked the same question, so if you're interested, check out the comments section for that video too. But the short answer is I think it's overkill, especially for a UX writer. You could spend that money on UX writing courses and books, and just take a far cheaper UX design course or two if you want to.

[@ashleycalder207]

@@UXHeWrote Thanks for such a quick response! I am really glad you've created this youtube channel. Keep up the good work I'm sure your channel will grow extremely fast :)

[@UXHeWrote]

@@ashleycalder207 No worries! You caught me while I was online so that's why it was so quick 😁

[@UXHeWrote]

Here's the very late response in video form :)

[@andysalazar7317]

Why is not the book "Writing is Designing" on the list?

[@UXHeWrote]

There are lots of books on UX writing and design, so they couldn't all make it into the top 5 I'm afraid 😁