Should we stop calling ourselves "UX Writers"?

[@2006anki]

Thank you Kat for sharing your viewpoint so clearly. I have struggled for the longest time because I kept trying to help people understand at different work places that writing is not just about filling the blank spaces or providing a microcopy at a very short notice. Now, I have set my boundaries like you and I drop strong point of views as and when required. Written material requires a thorough research, a strong strategy and multiple drafts before it's finalised. That's why, UX writing or writing in particular, can't be devoid of research and strategy and I totally agree with you. I am a UX writer myself, may be that's why I connect with this video. Keep publishing such informative and helpful videos please. 👀

[@write-with-dr-kat]

Thank you for your kind words, Ankita! And also for sharing your experience. As you said, setting boundaries feels uncomfortable for both sides, but it is necessary to do great work and personal well-being. ❤️

[@hciperson]

My sister a teacher in the United States had a discussion around the lack of critical thinking skills with students. People do NOT think about thinking was our main conclusion. A title in a job description, let’s think about that WITH critical thinking skills. Another topic we discussed was learning the difference between a discussion and an argument. Arguments have their place BUT discussions foster learning.

[@write-with-dr-kat]

This is such an important point (and funnily, I just pre-recorded a reel about the meaning of critical thinking in the skillset of a UX Writer)! Also, what you said about having discussions: I agree 100%! It's absolutely crucial to exchange perspectives and opinions and discuss things we take as a given, especially in a young field such as UX Writing. Plus: Collectively shifting an entire job title can have a major impact on all of us, and I really felt like we haven't really thought this one through 😅 Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, James, I really enjoy reading them!

[@philkendall5293]

Friendly heads up about a typo in this video's thumbnail.

[@write-with-dr-kat]

HOLY BOX COW IN THE BLACK FOREST, thank you, Phil! Glad, I chose especially this video to finally share my channel on LinkedIn 🫣😅