Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video (as part of the 2023 AuthorTube Writing Conference), I’ll be covering how to dictate a book. Dictation for authors is a hot topic, and apps like Dragon helping writers double their word counts and productivity, you should consider it.
I’ll cover the benefits of dictation, how to get started, and how to overcome the most common roadblocks.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
0:45 About Michael La Ronn
1:49 Overview
3:20 Why should you dictate?
7:19 Disclaimers
8:26 Choosing the right equipment for dictation
10:48 Choosing the right app for dictation
18:44 What you need to know about Dragon
22:14 Dictating on your phone
24:30 Dictating (and transcribing) with a voice recorder
26:59 The pros and cons of different dictation styles
31:21 Common roadblocks with dictation
33:32 How dictate cleanly and avoid tons of editing
40:40 A neat trick to help you with editing
42:27 Apps to help you edit dictated text quickly and cheaply
45:40 Recap
47:09 My book on dictation + other helpful resources for you
48:16 Bonus Round Q&A
49:03 What is Michael's dictation setup and equipment?
50:41 What does Michael think about various services?
51:15 I don't like the sound of my voice. How do I get over it?
52:48 Can I dictate while driving?
54:14 Will editors charge more for dictated text?
55:19 What about voice-activated voice recorders?
56:06 What about paying for a human transcriptionist instead of using an app?
57:02 Any secret Dragon tips?
58:21 Wrap and thank you
📚Link to my book and other resources: authorlevelup.com/dictationstuff
⚙ Get my dictation gear: authorlevelup.com/kit
💻 Paul Beverley Macros: youtu.be/X9e7770QWiY
✏️ Get FREdit by Paul Beverley: archivepub.co.uk/Macros.html
All stock media in this presentation was sourced from DepositPhotos. All product photos of specific products are official product photos from the manufacturers. No AI Art was used in the making of this presentation.
WATCH MORE 2023 AUTHORTUBE WRITING CONFERENCE VIDEOS:
🌐 AWC Website: authortubewritingconference.com
⏩ 2023 AWC Playlist: bit.ly/2023_AWC_Playlist
📝 2023 AWC Feedback Form (to enter GIVEAWAYS!): bit.ly/AWC_2023_Feedback
Like this content? Join the Author Level Up Fan Club to get your FREE Writing Craft Playbook so you can write like the top 1% of authors: authorlevelup.com/fanclub
In this video (as part of the 2023 AuthorTube Writing Conference), I’ll be covering how to dictate a book. Dictation for authors is a hot topic, and apps like Dragon helping writers double their word counts and productivity, you should consider it.
I’ll cover the benefits of dictation, how to get started, and how to overcome the most common roadblocks.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
0:45 About Michael La Ronn
1:49 Overview
3:20 Why should you dictate?
7:19 Disclaimers
8:26 Choosing the right equipment for dictation
10:48 Choosing the right app for dictation
18:44 What you need to know about Dragon
22:14 Dictating on your phone
24:30 Dictating (and transcribing) with a voice recorder
26:59 The pros and cons of different dictation styles
31:21 Common roadblocks with dictation
33:32 How dictate cleanly and avoid tons of editing
40:40 A neat trick to help you with editing
42:27 Apps to help you edit dictated text quickly and cheaply
45:40 Recap
47:09 My book on dictation + other helpful resources for you
48:16 Bonus Round Q&A
49:03 What is Michael's dictation setup and equipment?
50:41 What does Michael think about various services?
51:15 I don't like the sound of my voice. How do I get over it?
52:48 Can I dictate while driving?
54:14 Will editors charge more for dictated text?
55:19 What about voice-activated voice recorders?
56:06 What about paying for a human transcriptionist instead of using an app?
57:02 Any secret Dragon tips?
58:21 Wrap and thank you
📚Link to my book and other resources: authorlevelup.com/dictationstuff
⚙ Get my dictation gear: authorlevelup.com/kit
💻 Paul Beverley Macros: youtu.be/X9e7770QWiY
✏️ Get FREdit by Paul Beverley: archivepub.co.uk/Macros.html
All stock media in this presentation was sourced from DepositPhotos. All product photos of specific products are official product photos from the manufacturers. No AI Art was used in the making of this presentation.
WATCH MORE 2023 AUTHORTUBE WRITING CONFERENCE VIDEOS:
🌐 AWC Website: authortubewritingconference.com
⏩ 2023 AWC Playlist: bit.ly/2023_AWC_Playlist
📝 2023 AWC Feedback Form (to enter GIVEAWAYS!): bit.ly/AWC_2023_Feedback
Like this content? Join the Author Level Up Fan Club to get your FREE Writing Craft Playbook so you can write like the top 1% of authors: authorlevelup.com/fanclub
