tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275407340772980947.post1623817524737088199..comments2016-12-14T15:07:17.543-08:00Comments on Inside a writer's mind -- enter at your own risk: “Boom shakalaka boom shakalaka” - Dictation Softwared s saulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788612729434162987noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275407340772980947.post-50037045401683591812012-07-23T15:18:35.260-07:002012-07-23T15:18:35.260-07:00Hi Char, yes, you can edit simultaneously. I find ...Hi Char, yes, you can edit simultaneously. I find dictation fast and easy but my keyboard is right there if I need to "teach" Dragon a new word or alternative spelling. For example, when writing sci-fi, I sometimes coin new terms based on the needs of the story. Also, alien names must be "taught" to the program's library the first ime they are used. The biggest time savings is when I'm dictating standard dialog or narration, especially later in a story after new character names or invented words are in the program's lexicon.<br /><br />Good question. Thank you...Deand s saulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788612729434162987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275407340772980947.post-14974276514276311832012-07-23T09:46:16.535-07:002012-07-23T09:46:16.535-07:00Can you edit the document by "hand" to c...Can you edit the document by "hand" to correct punctuation and change sentences or rearrange the story? Thanks, CharAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275407340772980947.post-78402168829684365912012-06-28T08:46:21.026-07:002012-06-28T08:46:21.026-07:00Interesting you mention the clicking of the keyboa...Interesting you mention the clicking of the keyboard. I hated that sound when I first switched from my portable Smith-Corona typewriter to a computer. There was no sound of the carriage moving and striking arms impacting on the paper.<br /><br />As far as your kids, if they hear you dictate a murder scene, I'll bet quickly do anthing you ask--clean their rooms, mow lawns. Hell, I'll bet, if you ask, they'll paint and reroof the house!<br /><br />Seriously, every writer needs a conducive environment in which to create. This dictation software works for me in SOME instances, but not all. There are other times when I doodle with pen and paper, trying to work out scene timing, character traits or any story elements that are not so easily dictated. So, my advice to writers is to find what works for them and don't worry about anybody else's methods--JUST WRITE!<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts, Lucinda.d s saulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788612729434162987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275407340772980947.post-4691683122147302842012-06-28T06:24:56.354-07:002012-06-28T06:24:56.354-07:00That's funny! What does it do when the dogs ba...That's funny! What does it do when the dogs bark?<br />I like the clicking sounds of the keyboard. I'll stick to the old fashioned method. Also, I don't want my kin to know what I'm writing. I don't want them walking out of their rooms as I'm dictating a murder scene. They think I'm a nice mom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905109042929287279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275407340772980947.post-89726602174658392712012-06-26T16:48:15.824-07:002012-06-26T16:48:15.824-07:00It's clearly less efficient at first. Plus, it...It's clearly less efficient at first. Plus, it forced me to plan a little differently for writing. I always crafted stories from a general concept without much structure. That allowed for spontaneity and creative exploration. With Dragon, I need a more structured outline to stay on track. The counter to that is I always have the option of grabbing the keyboard to explore a literary spark.<br /><br />Overall, my productivity is much greater than before Dragon. For $100, it was worth trying. However, I strongly recommend anyone writing sci-fi or thrillers (my primary genres) continue to write the slow way. It's tradition! Better yet, I will happily send you a package of pencils and some paper...hehehehe!d s saulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788612729434162987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275407340772980947.post-32295831122001343772012-06-26T16:35:13.226-07:002012-06-26T16:35:13.226-07:00This is just an experiment. I'll report again ...This is just an experiment. I'll report again in six months. Who knows? It might be the way of the future, or it could end up in the trash. lold s saulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788612729434162987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275407340772980947.post-58955759077152200982012-06-26T15:04:24.564-07:002012-06-26T15:04:24.564-07:00DEAN! You crack me up. I've been trying to dec...DEAN! You crack me up. I've been trying to decide if I should try it or not, so you just made it even harder for me. Except for the sentence you sneaked in at the end. That really sums it up, huh? ;)KT Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040615356849269972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275407340772980947.post-64600766727766057482012-06-26T13:02:51.781-07:002012-06-26T13:02:51.781-07:00Too much going on around my house, but anything th...Too much going on around my house, but anything that helps increase your productivity is a good thing.<br /><br />Keep on talking/typing/editing/turning over to your agent. :)Terry W. 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