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Writing is Designing
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Writing is Designing

by Rosenfeld Media LLC, Michael J. Metts, Andy Welfle
September 2026
200 pages
4h 36m
English
Packt Publishing
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Who Should Read This Book?

Writers. If you write the words your users read and interact with, this book will help you understand how to apply design techniques to your process. Whether you call yourself a writer, designer, content strategist, or something else, this book will help you write more effectively.

What’s in This Book?

This book is full of ways to think about writing the words in an interface, along with strategic ideas you can apply to your work. You’ll learn:

• How words shape design

• How to think about strategy and research

• How to write for clarity

• How to approach error messages and stress cases

• How to write for inclusivity and accessibility

• What the difference is between “voice” and “tone” and how to ...

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