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Empowering Productivity
Series · 3 books · 2018-2019

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#1

The Power of Dictation

2018

Wish your words could magically appear? You are not alone. What if I told you your wish is within reach? Dictation isn't magic, but it can seem like it. However, it can be daunting, overwhelming, and downright confusing. I've been using voice recognition software for thirty years and written over thirty books using both Dragon® Dictate for Mac and various versions of Dragon® NaturallySpeaking. In this updated and expanded version of The Power of Dictation, I demystify the world of voice recognition software for you. • Learn how to choose the right computer, microphone, and software for your needs. • This book covers the latest releases from Nuance, including Dragon® Professional Individual for Mac 6.0.8 (Dragon® Dictate) and Dragon® Professional Individual 15.3 for Windows (Dragon® NaturallySpeaking), and discusses how they stack up against other alternatives. • If you are a Mac user, learn how to get the most out of Dragon® Dictate without having to use an alternative operating system on your Mac. • Explore positive ways to make the transition from using your keyboard to using your voice to tell stories. • Discover how to increase your efficiency and productivity as you dictate. • Learn how to take your dictation mobile through the use of transcription. Unlock the power of dictation and take your writing to a whole new level.
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#2

Use Your Voice

The Art of Storytelling with Dictation

2019

Does using dictation make your muse run in the other direction? Voice recognition software is a powerful tool, yet some authors find it challenging to incorporate dictation into their writing style. Use Your Voice is a comprehensive how-to-guide designed to help you integrate dictation into your writing process regardless of whether you are a plotter, a pantser, or a planser. This book will help you choose the software and equipment that best meets your needs. It includes an overview of popular writing software and how those programs interact with dictation software. Each writing style presents its own unique challenges when supported by dictation. Learn how to effectively incorporate dictation into the writing style which works best for you. Turn your voice into your most powerful writing tool.
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An Everyday Guide to Scrivener 3 for Mac

2019

Powerful doesn't have to be complicated. Scrivener is one of the most powerful pieces of writing software available. Unfortunately, it has a reputation for being difficult to learn. An Everyday Guide to Scrivener 3 for Mac is the straightforward, easy-to-understand road map to Scrivener 3 you've been looking for. Mary Crawford, prolific author, and longtime Scrivener user, has written this common sense guide to Scrivener to help you understand how the program functions. She gives concrete tips to help incorporate Scrivener into your writing process. Learn how to create, organize, and compile your manuscript efficiently and how to effectively incorporate Scrivener 3 into your writing workflow while avoiding common pitfalls. This user-friendly, honest guide will help you become comfortable and productive with Scrivener 3 for Mac and help you take your writing to the next level.

Author

Mary Crawford
Mary Crawford
Author · 35 books

Mary Crawford has been lucky enough to live her own version of a romance novel. She’s married to the guy who kissed her at summer camp. He told her on the night they met that he was going to marry her and be the father of their children. Eventually, she stopped giggling when he said it and he had the last laugh as they celebrate three decades of marriage. They have two children. The oldest is a Doctor of Osteopathy. He is across the United States completing his residency, but when he’s done, he is going to come back to Oregon and practice Family Medicine. Their youngest son is in high school and hopes to be an EMT when he grows up. Mrs. Crawford writes full time now. She has written and published over thirty books and has several more underway. She volunteers her time to a variety of causes and has worked as a Civil Rights Attorney and diversity advocate. Mrs. Crawford spent many years working for various social service agencies before becoming an attorney. In her spare time, she loves to cook, decorate cakes and of course, obsessively, compulsively read.

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