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UX Writing and Microcopy

Write clear button labels, error messages and onboarding text for apps and websites.

IntermediateAbout 12 to 16 hours over 3 weeksRoute A: $0. Route B: about $20/month.

What you will get

You will have 3 before/after samples, a voice guide, a menu and an outreach plan.

4 phases, 9 tasks, 5 copy-and-paste prompts, 4 tools reviewed, plus a list of places to find your first buyers.

Choose your route

Route A - $0
Figma free plan, Docs and Claude Free.
Route B - about $20/month
Paid Claude.

Straight talk

Microcopy is tested against real users. Short and clear beats clever. You need access to the product flow and to avoid confusing legal or safety messages.

Roadmap

  1. 1
    Learn principles 60 minA principles checklist.
  2. 2
    Rewrite three flows 240 min3 flows rewritten.
  3. 3
    Find people to offer it to 150 minA list of 20 real prospects and 10 messages sent.
  4. 4
    Price it, agree and deliver 75 minA one-page offer, a price, and a delivery checklist.

Free sample

The first task of phase 1 in full, so you can judge the style before you buy.

Write the checklistclaude

  1. Paste the prompt below.
PROMPT: UX writing rules
List 10 rules for UX microcopy: clarity, action-first buttons, helpful errors, tone, consistency, accessibility, no blame, length limits. Give a bad and a better example for each.
YOU SHOULD SEEA 10-rule checklist.

Everything else, unlocked with purchase

Phase 1: Learn principles
Write the checklist
Phase 2: Rewrite three flows
Pick flows · Rewrite
Phase 3: Find people to offer it to
Pick 3 places to look · Build a list of 20 · Set up free alerts · Write and send 10 short messages
Phase 4: Price it, agree and deliver
Set a first price · Write the agreement and delivery checklist
Safeguard checks, tool reviews with free and paid limits, and named places to find buyers.

Draft guide. Researched from public sources and not tested by running the business. For educational purposes only: this guide does not guarantee or promise any earnings. Tool facts checked 6 Nov 2026; confirm before you pay for anything.

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