Would you write more blog posts or newsletter articles if it only took a few minutes?
You can. Using voice dictation. Something I’ve done for many years.
When I was in law school and clerked for my father, I dictated everything on a belt-driven recording machine or a cassette tape recorder, and a secretary would type my words and execute my instructions. When I opened my own office (and could afford a secretary), I continued doing that.
Years later, I discovered Dragon dictation software and used it to write several books. It was (and is) clunky, you have to train it, you have to dictate all the punctuation and do a lot of editing, which is why many people, I’m sure, say, “it’s not worth it”.
Technology today is much better. And you have many options, including those that are built into your computer and phone.
They do a great job of quickly transcribing your words into error-free text.
Some programs automatically add punctuation. Some correct your grammar on the fly. Some translate your words into other languages. And some take your raw dictation and, using AI, change the tone of your message, format it, and convert it into mail, text messages, scripts, meeting summaries, and just about anything else you might want.
I type quickly and actually enjoy it. But there’s nothing better than sitting with my phone or in front of my computer, speaking for five or ten minutes, and producing 500 to 800 words of text.
And that’s what I do.
Note, I’m not using any AI functions. Just dictating and creating a first draft. I still have to rewrite and edit and do other things to turn it into publishable content.
For now.
I’m experimenting and learning which program(s) I want to use and how to use them. Eventually, I expect I’ll be able to do things even better—and faster.
If you don’t use voice dictation software, I suggest you try it. If you’ve tried it before and thought, “it’s not for me,” I suggest you try it again.
With or without AI, it’s worth it to be able “write” three or four times faster than you can type, and not have to hire anyone to do it for you.
