Is UX (Writing) slowly dying?

Layoffs, a decrease in UX job ads, pessimistic discussions in the community and many other rather concerning trends may suggest that the field of UX has a problem - and with it: UX Writing. Is the hype over? Let's talk about it!
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[@asyad_ux3780]

Thank you! I have over 12 years of experience in ux and nowadays find it’s not useful, because this field need the person you learn new critical things every day and stay late every day. I hope that I can change this career path to thing that focus in 9-5 and focus on life because life is too short to spend it on us field that need too much effort. By the way your are amazing and like your studio and the video was very inspiring

[@onwukatochukwu3406]

This is a very insightful video Kat. Thank you. I just got my first role as a junior UX Writer and tbh, it's not the easiest and I understand why top companies are only hiring seniors now. There are a lot of 3 weeks, half-baked UX professionals who don't have actual measurable results. Thank you for your courses on Udemy. They are now a holy grail for my UX work.

[@write-with-dr-kat]

First of all, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm always so, so happy to hear that my courses help people feel confident working in UX because it is such a cool field and UX Writing is such an awesome, interesting career path to follow. And also, congratulations on landing your first role in UX Writing! 🎉 How cool is that! Especially, as you said, since junior position have become so rare these days. Also, I completely agree with what you said about "half-baked professionals" in UX. Everyone starts somewhere but I see a lot of people thinking that UX is a field that you can just jump right into because it doesn't require a lot of qualification. I think that is also because so many experienced UXers make such harsh comments - some of them just feel insulted by the way their profession is looked at by newbies or outsiders.

[@patricianamara5420]

So good to hear your take on the ux market, I’ve also been enjoying your ux writing course on Udemy, thankyou for all you do for the community

[@write-with-dr-kat]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Patricia! So happy to hear that my courses are helpful! ❤️

[@kaytsoi8619]

Kat, thank you for your sharing! I love that you showed us 2-sided views and figures to picture the industry changes. Your thoughts inspire me to re-think about reality and how to react. In times of crisis, we must all decide again and again whom we love －I read this quote from a book. I wish I could make a wise decision and keep going :) P.S. I also enjoyed your Udemy class, especially for User Research And Testing For UX Writing.

[@write-with-dr-kat]

Thanks so much, Kay! Also, I love this quote - it's so true. Sounds a little cliché, but I also think that times like these test us and ultimately, some will stick with UX Writing, and others won't. And not sticking around is okay, too! Health, happiness, and security are more important than any career. Wishing you all the best for your future! May your decisions lead you to exactly that: health, happiness, and security!

[@katsweeterly2039]

🎉 amazing takes, really appreciate it, especially from another Stephen King Connaisseur ❤

[@write-with-dr-kat]

Ha, thanks so much Kat! Currently re-reading Pet Sematary for the zillionth time. A masterpiece ❤️

[@amrsharif8859]

To be honest with you, your presence in the industry is enough. Because that's reason enough for me to be there.♥We are always optimistic about your smile I got all your courses and study them well and sometimes when my day is not good I listen to the videos and feel your beautiful spirit. I just want you to organize the courses for me in studying I bought them all and I want to organize them in studying

[@write-with-dr-kat]

Thank you so much for your kindness and your warm words, they really mean a lot! You can find the right order of the courses in every course description! You can take them in any order you would like, but I personally would recommend this order: 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

[@amrsharif8859]

@@write-with-dr-kat Thank you very much Kat, the courses are worth every dollar paid for them, and by the way they are worth a lot of money and their price is very low compared to the scientific value present in the course.

[@MishaKhan-cs5nq]

I want to learn UX writing from scratch. My major is SEO but I want to explore this too. Please give me some suggestions

[@write-with-dr-kat]

Hey Misha, thanks so much for your comment! First of all: An SEO background is great! It will give you helpful background knowledge for UX Writing. If you want to start learning UX Writing from scratch, you should definitely try my Introduction To UX Writing online course. You can find the link to it in the video description box below the video!