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Six Questions To Ask To Get The Transcript You Want

by Joanna Norman A professional transcriptionist will want to work with you to make sure you get the transcript you need and want. Here are six questions you should ask a transcriptionist before you contract with him/her to transcribe your audio or video recording: What format will the transcript be in?Find out if your transcriptionist […]

Advice for Success as a Transcriptionist

by Joanna Norman This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission. Thanks. I was recently featured as one of four general transcriptionists on the Transcribe Anywhere blog: https://www.transcribeanywhere.com/blog/4-Top-General-Transcriptionists-Give-their-Best-Advice-for-Success-in-2021 If you have questions about how to start your career as a transcriptionist, I’m happy to answer them and […]

Moving & Transcription

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Why Four To Do Lists Are Better Than One

by Joanna Norman This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission. Thanks. I use four lists to organize my projects and get things done. This system has lowered my stress levels and increased my productivity tremendously. If you usually have a really long, detailed to do list […]