![]() ![]() There can be a steep learning curve to using speech-to-text. Some authors feel like having to make these adjustments takes away from their creativity and they can’t write as well as they could if they were typing. You need to remember to speak punctuation as well, unless you plan to put this in during the editing stage. Voice recognition software works best when you speak at a consistent pace, stressing syllables evenly. You also must learn to speak differently than you would if you were carrying on a conversation. You can make adjustments to most speech-to-text programs so they work better. Don't be surprised if it takes a bit of trial and error to get used to the program. Not all speech-to-text programs are created equally and different people will have different results because they speak differently. I’ve focused on speech-to-text because if you’re trying to save time, why not skip the extra step of having your work transcribed? Cons of Speech-to-Text Practice Makes Perfect Whether you are dictating or using a speech-to-text program, the pros and cons are the same. ![]() Some authors report having to try a few different programs before finding the one that works best for them. Here are some of the more popular speech-to-text tools for you to investigate: There are many speech-to-text tools out there at a variety of price points ranging from free to $300 and up. Now that I’ve published more books, I like to save as much money on publishing costs as I can, so I use Google Doc Voice Typing, which is free. I used this method for my first non-fiction book. Recording yourself talking then transcribing the recording can work quite well. I’ve used Rev.com successfully and have heard good things about TranscribeMe. Smartphones work great and many transcription services have a smartphone app that makes uploading your recording to their website super easy. To dictate, all you need is a recording device. With both dictation and speech-to-text, there is a chance that what you say won’t translate to the page the way you intend. With speech-to-text, you speak directly into the software program where you will edit your writing, skipping a step. First you record what you want to say and then what you’ve said is transcribed into your software program. When you dictate, getting your words into a software program is a two-step process. ![]() Dictation involves an additional step compared to speech-to-text. Before we dive in, it's worth noting that dictation and speech-to-text aren’t the same thing. ![]()
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