How Do You Write A Novel Using Voice Recognition Software?
Typing anything for hours at a time–especially a novel–can wreak havoc on your wrists, and could lead to carpal tunnel syndrome if left untreated. Voice recognition software eliminates this problem by giving your hands a break. The user simply speaks what he wants to write, and the software dictates the words onto the screen. Writing a novel can be a long task and may seem arduous at times. However, the speed of voice recognition software will make the writer feel like he isn’t working at all (well, almost). Buy voice recognition software or use Vista’s built-in voice recognition program. Go to “Control Panel” and find “Speech Recognition.” Configure your voice and microphone if you want to use Vista’s program. Research voice recognition software such as Dragon Naturally Speaking and MacSpeech Dictate for Mac computers (see Resources). Brainstorm before starting the software. Write out your ideas either on a piece of paper or in Microsoft Word to guide yourself as you dictate. Study
