From Typist to Transcriber

All new businesses and freelancing endeavours need a plan.

You might think you can immediately transfer your skills as a secretary or typist seamlessly into freelance transcription, but I’m here to break it to you that a) nothing worth having is easy and b) there will most definitely be a learning curve to conquer!

“Proper preparation prevents poor performance.”
– Charlie Batch 

I’ve seen it hundreds of times before: people think they can wing it with no preparation, and a very small percentage might scrape by, but most can’t and fail miserably, putting an unnecessary barrier between themselves and success. Don’t let this be you. If you make a smart investment now in time and research, it will pay off in the long run.

The freelancing market is incredibly competitive – particularly right now in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic with the whole world wanting to work from home – so you need to give yourself the best possible chance of doing it right.

This new endeavour that you might be thinking about leaping into involves learning some brand new terminology and ways of working based on the vast array of work types and extensive instructional manuals you’ll be provided with. It will probably be overwhelming and you’ll probably fail at the first few attempts.

“Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.”
– Henry Ford 

I can help to get you ready and in the right mindset for what to expect, so nothing comes as a shock to you. My e-book, The Home-Based Typist, goes into great detail, explaining the different types of transcripts and instructional documents you’ll be provided with and why, breaking down the terminology used and reasons why these things are asked of you. Oftentimes, you’re simply told to do something and it can help to have an understanding. (Knowledge is power!) As a transcription business owner (at Outsource Typing, est. 2011), I can give you a unique insight. After reading my e-book guide, you’ll be fully prepared for all the ins and outs that a new career in transcription can throw at you!