If you are looking for a free option: Windows Speech Recognition, Apple Dictation, and Google Doc Voice Typing are all great options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The different features that make each software unique<\/li>\n
- Why you should choose Nuance\u2019s Dragon products<\/li>\n
- Which free options are the best for you<\/li>\n
- A few additional Dragon alternatives<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Table of contents<\/h2>
- What is Dictation Software?<\/a><\/li>
- Why Use Dictation Software?<\/a><\/li>
- A Side by Side Comparison<\/a><\/li>
- Dragon Home<\/a><\/li>
- Dragon Professional Individual<\/a><\/li>
- Windows 10 Speech Recognition<\/a><\/li>
- Apple Dictation<\/a><\/li>
- Google Docs Voice Typing<\/a><\/li>
- Braina Dictation Software<\/a><\/li>
- Otter.ai<\/a><\/li>
- Dragon Anywhere<\/a><\/li>
- So Which is the Best Dictation Program for Writers?<\/a><\/li>
- Additional Information on Speech to Text Software<\/a>
- How accurate are speech-to-text programs?<\/a><\/li>
- Can you write a book using dictation?<\/a><\/li>
- Are dictation programs expensive?<\/a><\/li>
- Does Dragon Dictation Need the Internet?<\/a><\/li>
- Can Dragon Dictation transcribe audio files?<\/a><\/li>
- How much does Dragon dictation software cost?<\/a><\/li>
- What is the best dictation software for Mac?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
What is Dictation Software?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dictation software, as it is relevant for authors, is an app or program that allows you to write<\/a> a book with your voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can significantly speed up the writing process, at least after you've gotten used to how it works, and is a great alternative for authors who choose not to type, or who can't type due to complications from something like carpal tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many different platforms on the market, but the most commonly used for dictating books is the suite of software from Nuance known as Dragon Dictation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, most major platforms have some kind of inbuilt technology for voice to speech, and those versions are free. In this article, we will be looking at some of the pros and cons of each, and why you might want to spend the extra money for a really good dictation software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Use Dictation Software?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why should you use dictation software? The simple answer is because you will write faster.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, before you come at me saying that you tried dictation software in the past, and it didn't work for you, let me just say that this is totally normal. Dictation does not work for a lot of different authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That said, a lot of authors have found that dictation considerably frees up their writing process, and gives them extra time to either write more, or spend more time with family, friends, and other pursuits. And just think of when the computer first became a viable upgrade from the typewriter. There were (and still are) people who refused to upgrade because of what they were used to. But technology changes, and with a little adaptation, we can use it to improve our process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, dictation software allows you to do one of three things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- increase the amount of words you are able to write<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- decrease the amount of time it takes you to write<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- protect your hands from carpal tunnel or general fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For example, if you find you write 1000 words a day in the time that you have, imagine if you could double that each day. 2000 words a day is 730,000 words in a year, which is at least 10 books if not more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or imagine if you could write that thousand words in half the time, what would you do with that extra time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>Why should you use dictation software? The simple answer is because you will write faster.<\/span>Click To Tweet<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nPersonally, I find both of those options to be very attractive. So without further ado, let's look at the best dictation software for authors, so you can get off to a good start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Side by Side Comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s take a look at a side-by-side comparison of all the leading software. I didn\u2019t pick every single speech to text platform out there, but I did pick those that were most relevant for authors.<\/p>\n\n\n
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- Can you write a book using dictation?<\/a><\/li>
- Why Use Dictation Software?<\/a><\/li>
- What is Dictation Software?<\/a><\/li>
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