Speaking rather than Writing?

by Lily Dooner
29th March 2012

I once considered getting a headset that would type out words that I was saying onto the computer instead of me typing when I started my book, just to help out however decided that I would hate having to clarify words and think about formulating words while I was in the 'flow'. I just wondered would other people prefer speaking to typing?

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I have to admit I am more of a typer than a speaker. The only time I am in the flow with speaking is when I'm working with my friends birds of prey and then I can talk for scotland. Mainly about the owls I readily admit.

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Christina Howland
30/03/2012

Hi Lily

I'm a visual learner so I definitely prefer typing. There's something wonderful about seeing the written word that motivates me. If I were to use a voice recognition system I would probably lose track of where I was and just ramble on. Putting thoughts on paper through typing or writing orders my brain and keeps me focussed.

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Isabella Hynde
29/03/2012

Speaking rather than typing would make life easier, but you'd still have to go back and edit before it became the finished article, wouldn't you?

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