How to Write About UAPs Without Giggles: A Guide for Writers in the Coming UAP Era

Written from years of experience in communications, with a touch of help from ChatGPT.

As UAPs move from the realm of science fiction to acknowledged reality, the way we talk — and write — about them must evolve. This shift isn’t just for scientists or policymakers. Imagine you’re tasked with writing a safety manual for airline crews addressing UAP encounters. Or perhaps a corporate memo reassuring employees after a UAP is spotted hovering above a data center.

Writing about UAPs requires blending professionalism with clarity, skepticism with curiosity. Here’s your guide to crafting content that resonates with audiences facing a universe that’s just become a little weirder.

“In the end, we make the extraodinary approachable” — Neil Degrasse Tyson

Step 1: Normalize the Extraordinary

• The Challenge: How do you write about objects defying physics without sounding like a tabloid?
• The Solution: Treat UAPs as part of the natural (if currently unexplained) world. Focus on the practical implications rather than the existential questions.

Example (Safety Manual):
“When encountering an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon, maintain current altitude and speed unless the object’s trajectory…