| If there's one thing that will slow down any | | | | typing fast? Where is it going to get me? That's |
| modern writer, it's typing speed. The solution? | | | | fair enough, if you don't need to type fast or you |
| Voice recognition software. | | | | can't raise any 'oomph' to do so, there's a |
| There are many reasons why people don't type | | | | software package for your needs. Some people |
| as fast as they would want to: | | | | are just scared of computers and don't want to |
| - Lack of instruction | | | | learn, maybe seeing themselves as too old to |
| - Lack of practice | | | | learn. While that's simply not true, it's a personal |
| - Fumble fingered | | | | choice. |
| - No inpiration/motivation | | | | Not suited - This may sound odd, but it's real. |
| - See it as a skill not suited for them. Lack of | | | | Some people believe that typing is the province |
| instruction - The simple fact of the matter is, that | | | | of women and it's not a skill that a man should |
| in most cases, people simply do not know how to | | | | have. Often when I'm typing and talking at work, |
| type. Luckily there are dozens of free typing | | | | people look at me as though I'm possessed. |
| courses on the internet. Google it and away you | | | | Sometimes a man who can type well is looked at |
| go. | | | | sideways. Well, voice recognition software also |
| Lack of practice - You're not going to be able to | | | | recognises deep, manly voices. |
| hit 40 wpm (words per minute) straight off the | | | | Now, no matter our skill level, motivation level and |
| belt. You'll need practice, and plenty of it. The | | | | personal viewpoints, most of us still won't be able |
| good news is that it can be enjoyable. Start your | | | | to type as fast as we talk. Voice recognition |
| own blog, even if it's just about something small | | | | software can increase our text input speed |
| that you like. Update it daily and you'll find that | | | | gigantically. 120 words per minute is the average |
| your interest in getting words onto a screen | | | | talking speed, some of us more but we need to |
| grows. | | | | be realistic. That's a heck of a lot more than most |
| Fumble fingered - Some people, no matter how | | | | people can type, obviously there are some |
| much they try will still be a two-fingered typist. | | | | extreme exceptions. |
| That's OK. Voice recognition software was made | | | | Just think how that will be able to increase your |
| with that in mind. | | | | efficiency with that sort of speed. |
| No inspiration or motivation - What's the point in | | | | |