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.

Make sure you get my FREE book on Amazon worldwide: UX Writing for Beginners.

Affiliate links to the books I mention:

#1 Microcopy: The Complete Guide

#2 Strategic Writing for UX

#3 Content Design

#4 The Non-Designer's Design Book

5# UX for Beginners

Bonus: Universal Principles of Design

Honourable Mentions:

Don't Make Me Think

The Design of Everyday Things

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

[IrinaTeixeira]

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

[ellenzhang]

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 ❤

[mihaisau]

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.

[shriyasahu]

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

[lilyput]

I liked that last book. The tone captured my attention and I work best when things are funny to read.

[danaasnan]

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

[bolanleolawoye]

Thanks for taking time out to out this together.

I'll try getting Microcopy: The Complete Guide

[isobellow]

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

[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.

[moodymcsorley]

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.

[grigorimolotov]

Smashing UX Design is a great starter book.

[everlynkamau]

In 2025 anyone?
Does the list still apply?
Super glad for this. Binge watching everything. Thank you.

[kalvinbassi]

Love your channel and the useful information for UX writing.

Could you do a video on creating a case study and portfolio?
Thanks!

[Taskade]

Awesome recommendations, thanks for this.

[appuajith]

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!

[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! 😄

[alyssamocny]

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

[sofiapelosi]

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

[luyandanelana]

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

[biaology]

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