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Understanding Literary Devices Demystify Speeches and Conversations
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Understanding Literary Devices: Demystify Speeches and Conversations

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Let’s learn about literary devices. Getting familiar with them enables you to interpret what speakers mean more easily. Needless to say, it helps as you work on transcripts. As you know, one of the key transcription skills is comprehension. You ought to have a strong grasp of the English language. Each time you transcribe an […]

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2021 podcast trends
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2021 Podcast Trends and Tips to Follow

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It’s a great time to revisit your podcasting strategy. Learn about 2021 trends to look out for in order to keep up with what’s working now. 2019 was a big year for podcasting as Spotify tried to remove the gauntlet from Apple through major investments and acquisitions. Unsurprisingly, 2020 was tough as it introduced unexpected […]

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Proofreading Grading Update

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The grading criteria for proofreading files has been relaxed. The following was the old criteria: Grade Majors Low Medium High Rejected 6 or more 12 or more 24 or more Poor (D/1) 5 10 – 11 20 – 23 Bad (C/2) 4 8 – 9 15 – 19 Average (B/3) 3 5 – 7 10 […]

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2020 Year in Review: Mastering Transcription Services
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2020 Year in Review: Mastering Transcription Services

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2020 was a challenging year for everyone. At any rate, we’re hopeful as we look ahead. Thank you for supporting Scribie in 2020. Over the past year, we strived to continue the business’ growth. Defining moments include the growth of both of our transcription services and getting more people to join our community. Here are […]

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Should Podcasters Invest in Transcripts?
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Should Podcasters Invest in Transcripts?

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As a podcaster, you aim to create content that is informative, engaging, and entertaining for your listeners. You want to optimize them with the right length/runtime, post at an ideal frequency, and make your content accessible to people who may have hearing disabilities or those who simply prefer reading. Podcasts continue to gain traction. Up […]

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When Is Captioning Mandatory?
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When Is Captioning Mandatory?

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Thinking twice about adding captions to your videos? As a video creator, your team has gone through scripting, filming, editing, and more. Now, you’re wondering if captioning is mandatory. Consider factors like who your audience is, where your work will be distributed, the video player they’ll use, jurisdictions, and more. Here, we’ll go through laws […]

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Video Accessibility Guidelines and Laws for Closed Captioning

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As a video professional, you may already know that captions enable your content to appeal to more people. But you might be wondering how accessible your content is. You can enjoy your favorite TV shows like anime with captions that display any word or sound you may have missed. However, people with impairments require accurate […]

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Open vs. Closed Captions
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Open vs. Closed Captions: Which should filmmakers and social media video creators use?

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You’ve invested in producing great videos/films. To make sure that your efforts don’t go to waste, you should consider other ways to reach a larger audience and get your message across more powerfully. It’s likely that you’ve encountered “CC” as you use video streaming platforms like YouTube and Netflix. When you see “CC”, it means […]

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2021 IRS Forms for US-Based Transcribers
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2021 IRS Forms for US-Based Transcribers

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With the updated regulations of the IRS, we will no longer issue 1099-MISC forms. Read on as we discuss further the upcoming changes and how you can proceed in time for the start of 2021. The 1099-MISC form will no longer be issued Transcription professionals with Scribie are considered independent contractors. Therefore, Scribie does not […]

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should youtube creators invest in captions
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Should YouTube creators invest in video captions?

by Team Scribie

Living in a fast-paced world, your audience loves to consume information as quickly and smoothly as possible. While we learn through various mediums, the audience has a preference for videos. Has anyone ever responded to your question with “LMGTFY” or “Let me Google that for you” when you tried to ask something? That’s because Google, […]

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National Novel Writing Month - Work Efficiently with Dictation
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National Novel Writing Month: Work Efficiently Through Dictation and Transcription

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It’s an exciting month. There’s No-Shave November, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and for the writers inside of us screaming – it’s the National Novel Writing Month! The National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an annual event for writers all over the world. Writers sign up (it’s free) and write a 50,000-word novel between November […]

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Accessibility Checklist: How Accessible Is Your Video?
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Accessibility Checklist: How Accessible Is Your Video?

by Team Scribie

There’s more to video production than scripting, filming, and editing. You should consider if your work is accessible to everyone. According to a study conducted by Statista, there are currently 228 million digital video viewers in the United States, with projections at 248.9 million by 2022. While making your work accessible is known to be […]

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