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The future is words. More businesses are investing in high quality UX writers and content strategists. Apple, Uber, Shopify, Spotify, Amazon...the list goes on. "UX Writer" is now one of the hottest jobs in tech - and around the world, too. Why? They realise writers embedded in design crews are the great differentiator. This podcast is all about those writers - who they are, where they come from, what they do...and why the work they do is so important. You've heard all about the stories of building computers in garages. Now it's time for the writers to stand up - and take their place.

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Episode #1 - Roy West, Design Director UX Writing - Uber: Welcome to Writers of Silicon Valley! This podcast interviews UX writers and content strategists about their craft. This first episode features Roy West, design director of UX Writing at Uber. We speak about his history at Uber, Google and even at... by Writers of Silicon Valley
48 min listen
Episode #6 - Good UX writing is boring, with Ryan Farrell by Writers of Silicon Valley
45 min listen
Episode #4 - How to create chatbots that people actually use, with Hillary Black: Yo, chatbots. They’re all the rage, but are they actually going to be a necessary tool for UX writers and content strategists in the future? How essential are they to your arsenal? If they are, what skills do you need to learn? That’s the crux of... by Writers of Silicon Valley
49 min listen
Episode #2 - Sophie Tahran, UX Writer - Invision by Writers of Silicon Valley
54 min listen
Episode #3 - Kathryn Strauss, Senior UX Writer - Square: Kathryn Strauss is currently a Senior UX Writer at Square, but her background extends far beyond that with roles at Wells Fargo, US Bank, WebEx, Glassdoor and Weebly. It would take hours to speak about everything she’s done at those roles, so I... by Writers of Silicon Valley
47 min listen
Episode #5 - UX writing in the fashion industry, with Annie Adams: I am terrible at fashion. Well, maybe not too terrible. I can dress myself. I look nice on occasion. But I definitely don’t know the ins and outs, let alone from a UX writing context. That’s why I enjoyed my conversation with Annie Adams so much.... by Writers of Silicon Valley
35 min listen
Episode #9 - UX Writing at Spotify, with Tamara Hilmes: Spotify! Do you use it? Probably. Remember when we owned CDs? Crazy. Actually, you know what’s crazy? Paying for stuff I don’t have in my hands. I’m 32, so I still want to read that lyrics sheet damn it. No, streaming is better. And Tamara... by Writers of Silicon Valley
37 min listen
How to be a successful UX writer at Netflix (and anywhere), with Ben Barone-Nugent: Early Bird tickets for the UX Writing + Content Design Summit are now on sale! Buy now and save $100. Don’t miss out! Visit ————————————————————————- Streaming media is the big war right now in tech.... by Writers of Silicon Valley
40 min listen
BONUS: Be a better UX writer, think like a journalist by Writers of Silicon Valley
30 min listen
How does UX writing work at Dropbox? With Angela Gorden.: Dropbox is one of those fascinating companies. Steve Jobs wanted to buy it at one point. Now it's huge. HUGE. With that growth comes a need for UX writing, and that's why Angela Gorden is here today. Angela Gorden is all about making big ideas easy to... by Writers of Silicon Valley
36 min listen
#11: The essential book on UX Writing, with Andy Welfle and Michael J Metts: There have been a few books on UX writing published, all of them very good, but I think this one might take the cake. Andy Welfle and Michael J Metts have written "Writing is Designing". I think it advances the conversation as it approaches writing as... by Writers of Silicon Valley
27 min listen
Accessibility and diversity in UX writing, with Google's Shayla Byrd: Ever wondered what it’s like to work at Google? Sure you have. In today’s episode, I speak with Shayla Byrd, a UX writer at Google, about what it’s like there - and so much more. This might be one of the most illuminating conversations I’ve... by Writers of Silicon Valley
40 min listen
Episode #10 - How to get hired as a UX writer in 2020, with Gordon MacRea: Are you looking for a job as a UX writer in 2020? Then no hyperbole: you need to listen to this podcast. Gordon MacRae is an instructional designer, product manager, UX writer, and more. He started the UX Writing Jobs newsletter in 2018 to collate all... by Writers of Silicon Valley
45 min listen
From technical to UX writing, working at Apple, and UX writing for electric trucks - Christie Fremon (Rivian): If you want an anecdote about Steve Jobs and UX writing, then this episode is for you. But that's just the beginning. Christie Fremon is probably one of the most experienced UX writers in the industry. She started as a technical writer, working... by Writers of Silicon Valley
34 min listen
12 essential pieces of UX writing wisdom: Please donate to these national organisations in the United States advocating for racial justice: (Donation split between 39 community bail funds) ------------------------------------------------------------------ It's... by Writers of Silicon Valley
31 min listen
Think bigger: how UX writers can embrace content strategy, with Kristina Halvorson: First thing’s first: listeners to the podcast can get 15% of tickets to Button! Use the code “UXWC” at checkout to get 15% off: . Kristina Halvorson is the CEO and founder of , the coauthor of , the founder of , and the host... by Writers of Silicon Valley
36 min listen
Ditto: the two Stanford grads creating UX writing software: “Text might be its own vertical in the product stack.” I don’t think I’ve ever been so impressed by people so young. I’m 33, so I’m allowed to say that now. For a while, guests on the podcast have asked me: is there a way to manage our... by Writers of Silicon Valley
41 min listen
What we learned at the Button Conference, with Yael Ben-David, Vicki Siolos, and Duaa Osman: Originally, the UX writing and content strategy community was meant to descend on Seattle for the Button conference. That didn’t happen (obviously). What happened instead was even better. It’s crazy that digital conferences haven’t been a thing... by Writers of Silicon Valley
41 min listen
Going global: UX writing and content strategy outside the United States, with Mario Ferrer: When I named this podcast, I chose to focus the title on “Silicon Valley”. Why? I don’t even live there. It comes down to bias. Today’s episode is about breaking that bias. Mario Ferrer was a senior UX writer at King Games, now he’s a senior... by Writers of Silicon Valley
37 min listen
How Figma's Principal UX Writer (Chris Baty) is helping build design software that UX writers love by Writers of Silicon Valley
38 min listen
What UX writing and content strategy get wrong (and how to get better), with Scott Kubie: So many of the conversations on this podcast have been focused on the relationships between UX writing and content strategy. My guest today wants to help clear that up a little bit. Scott Kubie is one of the most well-regarded voices in content... by Writers of Silicon Valley
44 min listen
How software will help UX writers democratize the design process - Jasper Platz, CEO of Strings: Last month, I spoke wth Chris Baty from Figma - and we talked about how Figma is helping UX writers enter the design process. This month we continue that conversation with the creator of a copy management system. Jasper Platz is NOT a UX writer or... by Writers of Silicon Valley
41 min listen
Introducing: The Interface by UX Content Collective: The Interface—a podcast by content designers, for content designers The Interface is a monthly, can’t-miss group chat for everything happening in content design and UX writing. The Interface has industry updates, deep conversations, and other... by Writers of Silicon Valley
2 min listen
UX writing in the fintech industry, and how to get out of the customer's way - Yael Ben-David, UX writer at Fundbox: Yael Ben-David is one the most thoughtful UX writers in the industry. She’s written numerous blogs and has spoken at several conferences on how to make sure UX writers and content designers prove the value of their work. Today, we take a look at... by Writers of Silicon Valley
51 min listen
Episode 25. Why (and how) content designers need to change - and fast! Feat. Chelsea Larsson: The Writers of Silicon Valley podcast is back! Listen to the first new episode with Chelsea Larsson, Senior Design Director at Expedia. We discuss the future of content design, UX writing, how AI is impacting everything, and why content designers... by Writers of Silicon Valley
60 min listen
How can we make the content design industry...better? - UX Writer, consultant, and archeologist Jane Ruffino by Writers of Silicon Valley
51 min listen
Connecting the internal and external product experience - Andrea Drugay, Slack: Andrea Drugay has one of the most experienced resumes in the content design industry. Now she works at Slack, one of the most coveted roles in all of design. In this episode, we talk about Andrea’s background, what makes Slack’s copy so special -... by Writers of Silicon Valley
60 min listen
Ep. 26. Content Design in China feat. Anna Potapova & Arnaud Frattini: Do you enjoy the podcast? ! Last year the UX Content Collective published , written by Anna Potapova and Arnaud Frattini. The piece surveyed several people working in China, and revealed an amazing amount of insight into a place many people... by Writers of Silicon Valley
53 min listen

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Ep. 26. Content Design in China feat. Anna Potapova & Arnaud Frattini: Do you enjoy the podcast? ! Last year the UX Content Collective published , written by Anna Potapova and Arnaud Frattini. The piece surveyed several people working in China, and revealed an amazing amount of insight into a place many people... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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Episode 25. Why (and how) content designers need to change - and fast! Feat. Chelsea Larsson: The Writers of Silicon Valley podcast is back! Listen to the first new episode with Chelsea Larsson, Senior Design Director at Expedia. We discuss the future of content design, UX writing, how AI is impacting everything, and why content designers... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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Introducing: The Interface by UX Content Collective: The Interface—a podcast by content designers, for content designers The Interface is a monthly, can’t-miss group chat for everything happening in content design and UX writing. The Interface has industry updates, deep conversations, and other... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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Connecting the internal and external product experience - Andrea Drugay, Slack: Andrea Drugay has one of the most experienced resumes in the content design industry. Now she works at Slack, one of the most coveted roles in all of design. In this episode, we talk about Andrea’s background, what makes Slack’s copy so special -... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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How can we make the content design industry...better? - UX Writer, consultant, and archeologist Jane Ruffino by Writers of Silicon Valley
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UX writing in the fintech industry, and how to get out of the customer's way - Yael Ben-David, UX writer at Fundbox: Yael Ben-David is one the most thoughtful UX writers in the industry. She’s written numerous blogs and has spoken at several conferences on how to make sure UX writers and content designers prove the value of their work. Today, we take a look at... by Writers of Silicon Valley
51 min listen
How software will help UX writers democratize the design process - Jasper Platz, CEO of Strings: Last month, I spoke wth Chris Baty from Figma - and we talked about how Figma is helping UX writers enter the design process. This month we continue that conversation with the creator of a copy management system. Jasper Platz is NOT a UX writer or... by Writers of Silicon Valley
41 min listen
How Figma's Principal UX Writer (Chris Baty) is helping build design software that UX writers love by Writers of Silicon Valley
38 min listen
What we learned at the Button Conference, with Yael Ben-David, Vicki Siolos, and Duaa Osman: Originally, the UX writing and content strategy community was meant to descend on Seattle for the Button conference. That didn’t happen (obviously). What happened instead was even better. It’s crazy that digital conferences haven’t been a thing... by Writers of Silicon Valley
41 min listen
From technical to UX writing, working at Apple, and UX writing for electric trucks - Christie Fremon (Rivian): If you want an anecdote about Steve Jobs and UX writing, then this episode is for you. But that's just the beginning. Christie Fremon is probably one of the most experienced UX writers in the industry. She started as a technical writer, working... by Writers of Silicon Valley
34 min listen
Going global: UX writing and content strategy outside the United States, with Mario Ferrer: When I named this podcast, I chose to focus the title on “Silicon Valley”. Why? I don’t even live there. It comes down to bias. Today’s episode is about breaking that bias. Mario Ferrer was a senior UX writer at King Games, now he’s a senior... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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Think bigger: how UX writers can embrace content strategy, with Kristina Halvorson: First thing’s first: listeners to the podcast can get 15% of tickets to Button! Use the code “UXWC” at checkout to get 15% off: . Kristina Halvorson is the CEO and founder of , the coauthor of , the founder of , and the host... by Writers of Silicon Valley
36 min listen
What UX writing and content strategy get wrong (and how to get better), with Scott Kubie: So many of the conversations on this podcast have been focused on the relationships between UX writing and content strategy. My guest today wants to help clear that up a little bit. Scott Kubie is one of the most well-regarded voices in content... by Writers of Silicon Valley
44 min listen
Ditto: the two Stanford grads creating UX writing software: “Text might be its own vertical in the product stack.” I don’t think I’ve ever been so impressed by people so young. I’m 33, so I’m allowed to say that now. For a while, guests on the podcast have asked me: is there a way to manage our... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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12 essential pieces of UX writing wisdom: Please donate to these national organisations in the United States advocating for racial justice: (Donation split between 39 community bail funds) ------------------------------------------------------------------ It's... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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Accessibility and diversity in UX writing, with Google's Shayla Byrd: Ever wondered what it’s like to work at Google? Sure you have. In today’s episode, I speak with Shayla Byrd, a UX writer at Google, about what it’s like there - and so much more. This might be one of the most illuminating conversations I’ve... by Writers of Silicon Valley
40 min listen
How to be a successful UX writer at Netflix (and anywhere), with Ben Barone-Nugent: Early Bird tickets for the UX Writing + Content Design Summit are now on sale! Buy now and save $100. Don’t miss out! Visit ————————————————————————- Streaming media is the big war right now in tech.... by Writers of Silicon Valley
40 min listen
#11: The essential book on UX Writing, with Andy Welfle and Michael J Metts: There have been a few books on UX writing published, all of them very good, but I think this one might take the cake. Andy Welfle and Michael J Metts have written "Writing is Designing". I think it advances the conversation as it approaches writing as... by Writers of Silicon Valley
27 min listen
Episode #10 - How to get hired as a UX writer in 2020, with Gordon MacRea: Are you looking for a job as a UX writer in 2020? Then no hyperbole: you need to listen to this podcast. Gordon MacRae is an instructional designer, product manager, UX writer, and more. He started the UX Writing Jobs newsletter in 2018 to collate all... by Writers of Silicon Valley
45 min listen
Episode #9 - UX Writing at Spotify, with Tamara Hilmes: Spotify! Do you use it? Probably. Remember when we owned CDs? Crazy. Actually, you know what’s crazy? Paying for stuff I don’t have in my hands. I’m 32, so I still want to read that lyrics sheet damn it. No, streaming is better. And Tamara... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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How does UX writing work at Dropbox? With Angela Gorden.: Dropbox is one of those fascinating companies. Steve Jobs wanted to buy it at one point. Now it's huge. HUGE. With that growth comes a need for UX writing, and that's why Angela Gorden is here today. Angela Gorden is all about making big ideas easy to... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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Episode #6 - Good UX writing is boring, with Ryan Farrell by Writers of Silicon Valley
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Episode #5 - UX writing in the fashion industry, with Annie Adams: I am terrible at fashion. Well, maybe not too terrible. I can dress myself. I look nice on occasion. But I definitely don’t know the ins and outs, let alone from a UX writing context. That’s why I enjoyed my conversation with Annie Adams so much.... by Writers of Silicon Valley
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47 min listen
Episode #2 - Sophie Tahran, UX Writer - Invision by Writers of Silicon Valley
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Episode #1 - Roy West, Design Director UX Writing - Uber: Welcome to Writers of Silicon Valley! This podcast interviews UX writers and content strategists about their craft. This first episode features Roy West, design director of UX Writing at Uber. We speak about his history at Uber, Google and even at... by Writers of Silicon Valley
48 min listen

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