by Joanna Norman This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission. Thanks. I am happy to report that moving to a new state and working as a transcriptionist are perfectly compatible. That’s all. Here is where this post becomes like some cooking/recipe blogs, you know, the ones […]
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Time Tracking & Transcription Productivity
by Joanna Norman Some folks find working at home challenging because of all the distractions that present themselves: the dishes that need to be loaded, the dogs that want to play or be let out, the three phone calls that need to be made to the dentist, the dog groomer, and the kid’s school. For […]
How To Transcribe “And”
by Joanna Norman Sometimes there is a comma before the word “and”. Sometimes there’s not. This Norman Transcription Grammar Tip helps you decide when to use a comma. WHAT WAS SPOKEN “Yesterday I was at the grocery store and I did not feel safe and there was a lady there who was coughing and sneezing constantly and she was not wearing a mask. […]
Commas & Complicated Interview Questions
by Joanna Norman If you transcribe qualitative interviews, you will often hear the interviewer combining several questions at once. This Norman Transcription Grammar Tip helps with transcribing those complicated interview questions. WHAT WAS SPOKEN “what are the biggest challenges you’re facing at Harvey and Smith Clinic and what are the biggest challenges you face in […]
See Me on TranscribeAnywhere’s Blog
by Joanna Norman Not to sound completely full of myself, but I was recently featured on the blog at TranscribeAnywhere.com. I got my start as a general transcriptionist by taking Janice’s outstanding transcription course. So check out her course and read about my first year as a transcriptionist: https://www.transcribeanywhere.com/blog/find-success-as-a-general-transcriptionist If you have questions about how […]
Three Alternative Work Spaces for Transcriptionists
by Joanna Norman This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission. Thanks. As you may know if you read my blog regularly, part of what I love about being a transcriptionist is that I get to work in the comfort of my own home. I’ve shared my […]
Transcription Headset Update
by Joanna Norman This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission. Thanks. In a previous blog, The Tools of the Transcription Trade, I shared my preferred tools for transcription. I recently added a different headset to my toolbox, the ECS WordSleuth 3.5 mm Transcription Headset. […]
How To Keep Your Transcription Projects Organized
When I was just starting out as a transcriptionist, I needed a way to keep track of the work I accepted from both my clients and as subcontract. I also wanted a quick, easy way to track my income. I asked for tips from more experienced transcriptionists and then designed a spreadsheet that I still […]
When & How To Transcribe Like
by Joanna Norman If you’ve ever struggled with speakers who use the word “like” a lot, here are some tips for accurate and successful transcription. WHAT WAS SPOKEN “She was like be sure that you meet with your advisor and get your evaluation notes and I was like should we use the format like last year. I was like disappointed because that format […]
How Online Courses Helped Me Change My Life
by Joanna Norman This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission. Thanks. Early in 2020, I was working full time as a middle school science teacher, and I was struggling. Even though I loved my students and was good at what I did, there were some other […]