This is the first chapter of a series about User experience writing.
User experience (UX) writing is the process authors use to create pieces of writing that provide meaningful and entertaining experiences to readers. In other words reader-centred writing.
UX writing is not about forcing or manipulating people into what you want them to believe, but knowing how people behave and making it easier for them to empathize with your story and your characters.
A work of fiction needs good characters. So, not only a good protagonist, but the entire cast needs to be carefully crafted. It needs a good plot. A wonderful series of events that makes up the narrative action of a story. It needs a good setting. A well-thought location and time for the story. Essential when talking about the setting is world-building. Worldbuilding is crucial for creativity. Then, the best point of view, or perspective from which they tell the story. It needs a theme, especially if we’re talking novels. And very important, style.
Following the UX writing principles makes sure you cover all these elements of fiction so your readers won’t only get entertained, but find pleasure and satisfaction along the way.
In the UX writing context, next time we’ll find out about the DABL methodology.