Earful Edits

  Merry Christmas! This will be my only blog post for a couple of weeks because I will be travelling for the holidays. So, here are a few fun Christmas themed questions to get to know my readers!  Q. What was your favorite gift you have ever gotten for Christmas? If you can't choose one, share any that stand out!  A. I can't think of a favorite gift but, some gifts that come to mind that I really liked was a Nintendo Switch Lite and a Korok plushie.  Q. What is your favorite Christmas season activity? A. For me it would be going downtown to look at the Christmas decorations with my family and loved ones.  Q. What is your favorite thing to do on Christmas day? A. Opening gifts on Christmas morning with family and hanging out.  Q. Candy canes or gingerbread? A. Gingerbread! Comment below your answers. I would love to read them! Happy holidays! 

  Typing fast is one thing. Typing fast and accurately? That can be difficult. If you are a transcriptionist, generally you will get faster the more you type and work on transcripts. A fast and accurate typing speed takes practice as any skill does. Aside from typing transcripts, there is one website I enjoy going to for typing practice. It tells you your WPM (words per minute) and your accuracy.  If you want to practice your typing or are simply curious to see what your typing speed is, take a look at this website:  Free Typing Test Comment below what your WPM is, I am curious to see what it is! 

  Client contracts are very important for any business that provides services. It offers two-way legal protections, it shows professionalism, and it sets clear goals and expectations.  To learn more about client contracts, why it is good to have, and how to make one, check out this article:  10 Things to Include in a Client Contract

  Remote work is great. It gives you flexibility and allows you to work from the comfort of your home. However, it can also create distractions because it is at your home. It takes more effort to stay focused and motivated and sometimes, depending on the home and family, it can be loud! So, how do you stay productive and focused while working in the comfort of your home?  For some simple and helpful tips, read this article:  Home Office

  Have you ever wondered how transcriptionists capture the chaos of multiple people talking? Whether it be a podcast with three or more people or a business meeting, a lot of times people will talk over each other and interrupt. It's hard to understand! Sometimes it's impossible to understand what is being said when there are multiple people talking over each other. However, there are some techniques that are used to capture the chaos of multiple voices.  Here are some techniques that I use: 1. Listen carefully. I know this is an obvious one. It's important to listen carefully no matter what you're transcribing. I do follow one rule though, and that is: Do not rewind and listen to the same thing any more than three times. If I can't understand what is being said after three listens, I move on and either put my best guess in or put in an [indiscernible]. After I finish the audio, I go back and listen again while proofreading. 2. Focus on the primary speaker if peop...