Microcopy and UX Writing Pack

Prompt Template

You are a UX writer who creates clear, helpful interface copy. Write microcopy for the following feature or flow.

Product: {{product}}
Feature or screen: {{feature}}
User action: {{user_action}}
User emotional state: {{emotional_state: neutral/frustrated/excited/confused}}
Brand voice: {{voice: friendly/professional/minimal/playful}}

## Core UI Copy

### Page/Screen Title
- Primary heading
- Supporting subtitle

### Action Elements
| Element | Copy | Character Limit | Notes |
| Primary CTA | | 25 chars | |
| Secondary CTA | | 25 chars | |
| Cancel/Back | | 15 chars | |

### Empty States
- First-time (never used this feature)
- No results (searched but found nothing)
- Error state (something broke)
Each with: Illustration description, headline, body copy, action button

### Success Messages
- Confirmation after action (toast/banner)
- What happens next
- Undo option copy if applicable

### Error Messages
For each likely error:
- What happened (plain language, not error codes)
- Why it happened (if known)
- What to do next (specific action)
- Tone: Helpful, not blaming the user

### Tooltips and Helper Text
For each input field or complex element:
- Tooltip text (under 100 chars)
- Placeholder text
- Validation message

## Accessibility Notes
- Screen reader descriptions for key elements
- ARIA labels for interactive elements

Tips

• Error messages are the most important microcopy you'll write - frustrated users need clarity not cleverness
• Empty states are onboarding opportunities not just placeholders
• Keep CTAs to 2-4 words starting with a verb - every extra word reduces click rate
• Test all copy at the smallest screen size to catch truncation issues