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A Love Letter to GOV.UK
I’ve spent a lot of the last few weeks on GOV.UK . There’s been so much to do: picking up biometric cards, accessing my eVisa, applying...
Nov 6, 2024
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When Native Isn't Enough
I recently moved to Northern England on a Global Talent Visa. The visa is granted to people recognized for exceptional work in their...
Oct 25, 2024
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Shark Bites & Negativity Bias
Yesterday I read a BBC story on the people who keep our internet running by repairing subsea cables. It’s a fun read if you’ve got the...
Oct 19, 2024
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How you say it
Today I opened the kindest rejection letter I've ever received. I submitted a short piece of fiction to a lit magazine a few weeks ago,...
Oct 4, 2024
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Writing Weekly
I’ve been writing one short story a week. The main reason I entered grad school was to get back into the swing of creativity. I would...
Sep 24, 2024
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What writing can teach us about UX
I used to never re-read books. There’s too much good stuff out there; knowing I won’t get through it all is maddening, so why would I...
Sep 15, 2024
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What's in a name?
I’m a UX Writer. Er, Content Designer. UI Copywriter? Content Specialist. Wordsmith! For a group that values labels, we still haven’t...
Aug 28, 2024
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The UX of Audiobooks
I'm giving audiobooks another go this month. I used to hate ebooks but they're now my preferred medium, so who's to say my tastes haven't...
Aug 4, 2024
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"But it follows the style guide!"
My copy must be good, you say, because it follows the style guide. Okay, great. But… Is the style guide good? Or: do you even have a...
Jul 28, 2024
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