Launch Your UX Writing Career: Self-Paced Version
Megan Jensen
Sr. UX Writer & Consultant in Tech
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Develop practical UX writing skills for your next role, project, or career move.
You’re good with words and care about creating clearer digital experiences, but UX writing can still feel hard to break into, apply, or explain.
Maybe you’re pivoting into UX writing. Maybe you’re already a copywriter, content strategist, communications specialist, UX designer, localization professional, or in a related role and want to build stronger UX writing skills.
I started as a journalist and worked across fundraising, marketing, and e-commerce. By reframing my transferable skills, upskilling where needed, and polishing my presentation, I landed a contract at Etsy, Inc. and was promoted to an in-house Senior UX Writer role only three months later.
The rest is history.
During this self-paced course, you'll be:
• Shifting your mindset and confidently highlighting your transferable skills
• Learning tools, terminology, and cross-functional partner knowledge
• Developing UX writing skills grounded in best practices and industry standards
• Building your portfolio, resume, LinkedIn, and interview strategy
The six-week timeline is a suggestion. The beauty of the self-paced version is that you choose the pace.
Includes pre-recorded office hours + my review of one assignment of your choice.
What you’ll learn
Learn to write, think, and present your work like a UX writer, whether you’re pivoting or expanding your current role.
Save the time I spent DIYing! Grab the winning strategy I used to highlight my transferable skills, polish my portfolio & create my resume.
Packed with how-to videos and ready-to-replicate templates, including a PDF of my current resume and advice from an expert resume writer!
One of my favorite examples is a student who came in as a technical writer, telling herself after tough rejections that maybe this was it.
Maybe her current role was “close enough.” By course's end, she had more confidence, a focused portfolio, and a clear interview framework.
This helped her land a UX copywriter role for a major player in the e-commerce space! Now, it’s your turn to prepare for your opportunity!
Get actionable insights on your portfolio, resume, and LinkedIn sure to stop their scroll. Stand out to recruiters, even without a website!
Master the terminology, tools, and cross-functional partner knowledge you need on the job. Then take action with a 90-day plan post-course!
Once in the room, nail your next interview with a framework that positions you as the solution to their problems.
Work in Figma using debranded examples designed for practice & portfolio use, inspired by best practices across e-commerce, fintech & more.
Get a vital perspective on key issues like voice and tone, accessibility, and how to tie your work back to business and project goals.
Conquer your inner critic with new ways of thinking and talking about yourself. Using your new knowledge of what's possible, you'll...
... make bold moves like sending that LinkedIn connect request or replying to an auto-rejection (one of my students got a job that way).
If you want group support, introduce yourself, start a conversation, or request an accountability partner in the dedicated cohort #channels.
Request my direct feedback and support on any one assignment anytime during the course. (Offer expires after the last day of the course.)
Enjoy recordings of past office hours with a quick overview of the week
Learn directly from Megan
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Megan Jensen
Sr UX Writer & Consultant | Successful students | Ex-Etsy | F500 hiring panelist
Who this course is for
Professionals from adjacent fields (e.g., education, design, marketing, journalism, technical writing, or communications).
Career pivoters seeking a UX writing role who are ready to stand out with all they need to apply confidently in six weeks.
Localization and related professionals who want to learn more about UX writing to support clarity, consistency, and effective partnerships.
Prerequisites
Calling all creatives, even if it's not your job title
You don't need a tech resume. A college degree or equivalent experience is highly recommended, along with strong writing skills & curiosity.
Commit to mastering the foundational skills beyond 6 weeks
I provide resources and practice, but you'll need to master Figma. I also HIGHLY recommend the Google UX Design Professional Certificate.
What's included
Certificate of completion
Showcase your new skills on LinkedIn or share when celebrating your next big role!
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings anytime, long after the cohort ends.
Personalized feedback
You have the option to choose one assignment to get my direct, individualized feedback on. Be sure to submit it by the last day of the course and message me.
Access to pre-recorded office hour videos
Review the week's agenda and see glimpses of past cohort questions on certain weeks. Each week features a review of that week's agenda and what's next.
Real-world portfolio pieces
Write real microcopy in Figma using debranded examples designed for portfolio use, inspired by best practices across e-commerce, fintech, and beyond.
Exclusive templates and guides
Access my resume, portfolio framework, interview prep, and other resume expertise + key resources to support your own successful pivot into UX writing.
Community channels
You can introduce yourself, ask questions, or simply reach out to connect with others in the cohort's channels anytime. This is completely optional, of course.
90-day career plan
Stay focused, apply what you’ve learned, and maintain momentum post-course.
Maven Guarantee
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Course syllabus
30 lessons • 6 projects
Week 1
[VIDEO] A heart-to-heart before you start
Mindset Matters: Set yourself up for success
Week 2
An intro to UX Writing
Free resource
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The Pivot Lab: Prepare to Be a UX Writer
Get clear on YOUR path into UX writing
Stop overthinking your pivot and see yourself in the role. Take inspired action that's worked for my students and me.
Shift your mindset before your resume
The way you talk to and about yourself can make or break you. Learn how to shift from imposter syndrome to confidence.
Make the top third of your resume work for you
Executive Resume Writer Ashley Cash will share quick, targeted ways to strengthen your headline, summary and highlights.
Schedule
Assignments
1-3 hrs
Built to work around busy schedules, the pacing of projects lets you decide how much you want to dedicate to the work. Keep in mind that each week builds on the last one. Get my direct feedback and support on any one assignment anytime during the course. (Offer expires after the last day of the course.)
Videos and content
1-2 hrs
The async videos and content give you all the materials you need to pursue a UX content career. Dig in as your schedule allows.
Frequently asked questions
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