ux-writing-content-design
Installation
SKILL.md
UX Writing & Content Design
Every word in an interface is a design decision. UX writing is not copywriting — it's about clarity over cleverness, action over description.
"The words in an interface are not decoration. They are functional. They clarify, they guide, they reduce friction." — Torrey Podmajersky
Core Principles
1. Clear, Not Clever
Users don't read interfaces — they scan. Every word must earn its place.
| Instead of... | Use... | Why |
|---|---|---|
| "Utilize" | "Use" | Shorter, more common |
| "In order to" | "To" | Remove filler words |
| "Please be advised that" | (delete) | Adds nothing |
| "We are unable to process your request at this time" | "Something went wrong. Try again." | Plain language |