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Some of the saddest types of cases are legal commitment hearings where someone is brought to court and adjudged to be in need of mental treatment.

Linda talks on this episode about two of the cases out of many that she worked on as the official court reporter as part of her Tales From the Courtroom series.

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Do you have a fear of making a mistake? While leaning toward perfection is a great thing, in legal transcription, the goal is learning to trust yourself with accuracy and continue moving forward. Complete assignments without agonizing over every tiny thing. This is easy for some and challenging for some, but it can be done.

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Did you know that taking care of your body is important for your overall productivity? Sitting for hours at a time, having poor posture, and ignoring your own body's signals can eventually lead to problems. Listen as Linda explains her thoughts on this subject.

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You can start with zero transcription skills and learn how to become a professional legal transcriptionist with the right training and personal persistence. We teach hundreds of students the exact process and proudly watch their transformation unfold.

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People often ask Linda Wilson to talk about some of the memorable cases she's worked on during her long career. On this episode, Linda recalls one in particular: a diva witness. Listen along to see what you think.

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On this episode, Linda talks about some of the types of work that she finds to be personally challenging. Impossible to do? No, just on the tedious side. What are some of yours? Post them in the comments.

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Erin Smith from North Carolina talks about her training with us. Listen to her interview.

P.S. She was hired almost immediately on graduation!

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Is medical transcription the same as legal transcription? No. They are different types of work. Listen along as Linda explains her understanding of the difference between the two.

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In legal transcription work, our goal is accuracy, meaning trying to get our files as correct as possible. But accuracy is a little bit different from perfectionism. Listen in as Linda explains her understanding of the difference.

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From the shoe collection and some embarrassing moments at work. Tune in as Linda shares her personal stories from her closet.

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Hi there! Legal transcription programs can look very similar but focus on different outcomes. Those differences can matter much more than you might think.

On this episode, Linda discusses some of the confusion out there and what to check out BEFORE enrolling in a legal transcription training program. Listen in!

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Linda Wilson, certified steno court reporter, gives her insights in this episode about when it would be okay to use AI in legal transcription. Tune in and follow the podcast!

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Linda Wilson, certified steno court reporter, talks on this episode about whether companies can tell if someone is using AI without their knowledge and just pasting the text into their company template.

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Linda Wilson, certified steno court reporter, gives her insights on the topic of whether AI will or will not put legal transcriptionists out of business and explains the current state of the legal transcription profession.

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Hi. I'm Linda, and I have a question for you: Are you worried that AI will take legal transcription jobs away? Let's talk about this. How you respond to AI determines whether you will move ahead or get left behind.

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Transcriptionists: Does it sometimes feel like everyone else is faster and smarter than you? You might want to just throw in the towel. But wait! Don't give up!

On this episode, Linda talks about believing in yourself and finding ways to pivot and find the best match for your individual strengths.

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Hi, I'm Linda at Learn to Transcribe Academy.

You know, a lot of people go into various training programs thinking they are going to learn the skills and then immediately start working.

But in some programs, what actually happens at the end looks very different from what people expected.

So I want to walk through that today on this episode.

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Linda talks on this episode about defining your preferences for whether you want to work for an individual, a small company, a large company, or opening your own company.

Regardless of the situation, you should learn how to master your schedule and to be able to politely decline work that would put you into overload. The main thing is to always deliver the work on time as promised.

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Have you ever become bogged down when trying to make your way through an online training, especially a lengthy course? Sometimes life circumstances change during the process, but what if you wanted to come back later and actually complete the course?

What are some ways to handle things? Linda gives her opinions and tips for navigating through a self-study online course to reach the finish line and achieve success!

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Many people have test anxiety. It's actually pretty common. How do you kick through? Meet three of our students who just finished taking their legal transcription exam and see what they say. Yes, they survived!

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Are you worried that if you can't type 100 words per minute that you can't do legal transcription? Think again.

Linda breaks this topic down on this episode for those who are not speed typists but maybe "average" typists. Skills come first, not typing speed. Take a listen!

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On this episode, Linda Wilson talks about DUI (driving under the influence) terms and definitions as contained within one of our courses at Learn to Transcribe Academy.

What if you are asked to transcribe audio relating to a DUI? Lots of people do that very thing, and you should have a clear understanding of how things mesh together. Our short course does exactly that and is rated 10/10 by students!

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Fear can be powerful . But it's perfectly normal to have fear regarding certain things. Is it text anxiety or something else for you?

There are signs to spot fear in ourselves and others. The good news is that there are techniques to help overcome and push through that dreaded fearful feeling.

Listen as Linda gives her thoughts on this common situation.

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We are not robots. We are humans. And, as humans, we should have some flexibility built into our work schedule because plans can sometimes change and emergencies can pop up.

Linda from Learn to Transcribe Academy expresses her thoughts on some ways to stay on top of our overall calendar and prevent things from falling through the cracks.

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Meet Sierra: Veterinary technician to legal transcriptionist. Sierra is from California and is currently working in a veterinary practice and wanted a new career she could do part time. She found exactly what she had been looking for at Learn to Transcribe Academy and did really well in the training program.

Sierra was hired almost immediately after graduation and is happy in her new career that she might transition into full time in the future. Check out her interview!

Meet Ashley: Physical therapy assistant from Oklahoma who was seeking a career change. After much research, she found our legal transcription training at Learn to Transcribe Academy and loved it.

She was hired almost immediately after graduation and is happy in her new career as a legal transcriptionist. Listen to her interview to hear from her directly.

On this episode, Linda Wilson discusses numerous side hustle ideas as suggested by Dave Ramsey on his podcast. One of them is transcription. Legal transcription is a professional specialized type of transcription done remotely online in the comfort of your own home.

Is training required? Yes. Good training, though, so that you will be ready to work without hesitation. And our graduates are!

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Meet Nora: Due to her chronic illness, Nora has been unable to work for a long time and was seeking a career she could do from her home. She found our training program at Learn to Transcribe and sailed through with flying colors. She was an amazing student!

She describes her situation in the interview and has a message for others who might also be suffering with a chronic illness keeping them unemployed.

Meet Crystal: Real estate agent who wanted a second career to be able to earn income from her home in Colorado. Crystal began with zero knowledge of how to create transcripts of sworn testimony and sailed through our training at Learn to Transcribe Academy with flying colors!

She plans to maintain her real estate license and show properties part time while also working as a legal transcriptionist. The good news is that Crystal was hired almost immediately after graduation from our training and is loving her new career.

Meet May: Store displayer to legal transcriptionist. May graduated from our legal transcription training program at Learn to Transcribe Academy and was hired right away. She is currently employed creating transcripts in Microsoft Word of sworn testimony for a wonderful transcription company.

May then decided she wanted to expand her skills and is currently learning how to edit legal transcripts using MAXScribe software by Stenograph.

Being proficient in both legal transcription and ASR editing gives May an advantage for employment opportunities. We wish her the very best for a long and successful career.

Can you realistically do legal transcription or ASR editing from home when you have kids around? In this episode, Linda Wilson — a licensed and certified steno court reporter — talks honestly about what it’s really like to work from home with children in the house.

We cover practical strategies like creating focused work time, using childcare for even a few hours a day, and setting realistic expectations about productivity when kids are young. You’ll also hear why the flexibility of legal transcription and ASR editing appeals to many parents — especially when juggling school events, sick days, appointments, and everyday family responsibilities.

This episode keeps it real: the challenges, the tradeoffs, and the upsides of trying to build income from home while raising kids — without sugarcoating what it actually takes.

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Meet Heidi: former law firm investigator and accountant. Heidi completed our legal transcription training program at Learn to Transcribe Academy and was hired right away. She is loving her new career, and we wish her much success!

Work-from-home jobs can sound amazing — but how do you know what’s legitimate and what’s a scam?

In this episode, certified and licensed steno court reporter Linda Wilson shares the biggest red flags to watch for, how to properly research a company before committing, and how to realistically evaluate pay by doing the math yourself.

You’ll also learn why court transcription and ASR editing are skill-based, transparent career paths — not hype-driven promises.

If you’re serious about working from home, this episode will help you focus on real skills instead of shortcuts.

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Can legal transcription or ASR editing really fit into real life? In this episode, Linda Wilson — a licensed and certified steno court reporter — talks honestly about why these work-from-home careers can be a great fit for people who need flexibility.

You’ll hear how some people build this into a full-time career, while others use it as supplemental income to help with family finances, college expenses, or big life events. We’ll also talk about working from home with kids, working from different locations with an internet connection, and why this type of work appeals to people of all ages — from young moms to retirees.

This episode keeps it real: no hype, no get-rich-quick promises — just practical insight into what legal transcription and ASR editing are really like as flexible career options.

Kyndra Engel from Wisconsin shares her journey from being a content creator while a stay-at-home mom to finding a new career that she loves. She graduated from our training courses and immediately went to work.

Kristi House from Texas graduated from our legal transcription training program but had to wait a few months before entering the workforce. Listen as she explains.

Listen to Kate Sandridge's journey from former court reporting steno student to focusing her attention on the transcription side of litigation files.

When it comes to work, do you see yourself as a hustler or as being greedy with work? Listen as Linda shares her thoughts on this matter.

#hustler #freelancerlife #teamplayer #workculture

In this episode, Linda explores the subject of typing speed along with accuracy and shares her expertise on the subject. Which one do you think is more important? Speed or accuracy?

While pursuing a career as a steno court reporter, Laura from North Carolina wanted to learn how to create litigation transcripts and has recently graduated from our legal transcription training. She will be able to work as a legal transcriptionist while in steno school, and we are so proud of her success!

After losing her job to the pandemic, Cate explains how she needed to retrain for a new career. She found our online training at Learn to Transcribe Academy, graduated, went to work, and brings us to where she is presently. Tune in and meet Cate!

Linda Wilson, Certified Court Reporter and founder at Learn to Transcribe Academy, explains how transcripts are streamed through CAT and ASR programs for same-day delivery to clients.

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Linda Wilson of Learn to Transcribe Academy explains how social media posts - about work, politics, religion, or personal matters - can impact one's career and reputation. Learn what's safe to share and what's best kept private.

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Feeling overwhelmed by a huge task? Whether it's a massive transcript or just your overflowing laundry, let's learn how to tackle it one bite at a time. You can turn any elephant-sized project into manageable steps.

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What's your thoughts on whether juries return the correct verdict or not in most cases? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Want to know more about ASR (automatic speech recognition) software and how it fits into the legal transcription world? Listen and learn about MAXScribe software and who can benefit from using it.

We have created a short guide for those who might be interested in a great work-from-home career as a legal transcriptionist. This episode reviews what's needed to get started with your training.

Ty is one of our students about to embark on a new journey of legal transcription and then transition into court reporting at a later time. We wish her much success!

Billy talks about his company's excellent experience hiring graduates of our legal transcription training program.

Shannon from Florida says going through our program is the best thing she's ever done with her life. She explains things from her point of view as a professional legal transcriptionist.