Comments on: How to Use Speech Recognition Software – 5 Tips for Writers

By: Sven

Sven — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:36:15 +0000

Didn’t now that this kind of software even exists. Great guide due, will follow your steps and try to learn.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:32:10 +0000

Loved it. Did I see the softwere with a headphone and a recorder that you wear? How does it work after I install it? Do I need to have my laptop with me? Because than I cannot have it when I walk.Thanks for this great blog.

By: AstroGremlin@dragon naturallyspeaking

AstroGremlin@dragon naturallyspeaking — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:27:37 +0000

Sharon these tips are right on the money! I’ve been using Dragon for writing blog posts directly in WordPress (including blogs about using Dragon for blogging!) A good microphone for Dragon to work well and adequate “training” are critical. When I fist started using Dragon it was opening WordPress commands but that stopped being a problem (maybe I “trained” it??). Bottom line: Dragon saves soo much typing time when composing blogs. You still need to edit and definitely proofread for “Dragonisms.” I was writing about how much I like cocaine, and it kept typing “lycopene.” Just kidding! (Couldn’t resist after reading Patti‘s comment above

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By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:35:09 +0000

Glad to see you have a sense of humor about the training process, Patti. The occasional errors are funny, and luckily they become fewer and fewer with time.

By: Patti Stafford

Patti Stafford — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:27:07 +0000

Great tips, Sharon.

I just bought version 10 last week and really like it. We will both need some more training. I have a southern accent, which is a bit dull and nasal, plus I have a partial plate that never gets in my way until I’m recording my voice—or dictating. LOL.

As as example, I spoke the word “lycopene” and it typed “like cocaine.” That could be frustrating for some, but I found it hilarious.

I’ve only done the ‘easy’ training. I need to go back and do some of the more advanced readings to train it more. It is a great product though. I like to get away from the computer and write by hand. I hate typing from copy, so Dragon is the perfect solution for that.

Thanks for sharing your tips.
~Patti

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By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:42:23 +0000

It’s a great thought-capturing tool, Emma. I also suggested that my budding writer daughter, who’s 8 and doesn’t have the patience to type (her thoughts move quicker than her fingers, lol), use it for that purpose. So far, so good!

By: Emma C.

Emma C. — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:47:40 +0000

Speech recognition software sounds like a good investment, sometimes I wish I could easily/literally capture my thoughts. I think this is the answer.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:48:58 +0000

I think editing is a better way to improve your writing skills than writing is. So, if you get the first draft on your computer via speech recognition software, then you’re ready to edit…and I honestly think that’s where the gold is.