I've decided to give dictation another go. Working full time means my writing time is limited, and although my typing is reasonably quick, I also have days when it's also horribly inaccurate (I've made about eight typos just to get to this point!).
A quick Google hunt and there are so many resources around with tips and tricks to try. I've got Christopher Downing's Fool Proof Dictation, thanks to a recommendation on another thread here (I think), I've just watched the SPF interview with Scott Baker (writer of the book on how to train your Dragon), and had a browse through the Facebook group (Dragon Riders - Author Dictation).
Feeling quite enthused at this stage, having tried a bit of dictation over the weekend. I'm working with Dragon 13 home edition and a USB mic (an old, cheap Logitech that's a relic from a previous attempt to use dictation). I'm not using a headset just now as I find the Dragon headsets really hurt (and break).
I have used dictation quite a bit in my day job, so saying the punctuation out loud is actually okay - it's more getting my brain to think of my voice as an acceptable input into the laptop as opposed to my twenty thumbs.
Persevering this time, as it seems that most people take a good couple of weeks to get used to dictation.
Really curious about others' experiences. Anyone else starting to dictate? For those who've been going for longer, how long did it take you to get use to speaking your words? Any tips, tricks to share?