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When Does Inspiration Hit You?
When does Inspiration HIT You? When creativity hits you, you HAVE to run with it. Sometimes it is at the weirdest times (who else gets inspiration in the shower?!?), but those ideas that just HIT you are the best! When do you get your best inspiration? Have you been thinking about working from home? Get inspired today […]
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Routines to Create Your BEST Morning!There are a number of health benefits such as better mental health, lower stress levels, increased energy, and improved sleep quality when you have a daily routine. “Having a healthy routine is what sets you apart and allows you to achieve the things you want easier and faster.” ~ A […]
Continue readingWord Review: tonsorial
Tonsorial Definition: . . .of or relating to a barber or the work of a barber tonsorial – adjective | tahn-SOR-ee-ul Example:Jacob was very good at tonsorial work. I posted this because I thought it probably had to do with tonsils! Tonsils is a noun, while tonsorial is an adjective. Even though we might think the two go […]
Continue reading50 Words You Hear Every Day. Do You Know What They Mean?
VernacularHow you’ve heard it: “If you knew the definition of every word on this list, then you must have an impressive grasp on the English vernacular.”What it means: If you’re dialed into the lingo of your home country, then it’s likely that you are familiar with the country’s vernacular, or common tongue. As a scopist, I love words. I […]
Continue readingProofreading versus Scoping versus Transcribing
Proofreading versus Scoping versus Transcribing What is the Difference? I am often asked, “What is the difference between scoping, proofreading, and transcribing?” Here is the answer in a nutshell. A transcriptionist gets an audio file from the reporter and has to type in every word that is heard on the audio. They must also research spellings, punctuate, […]
Continue reading5 Myths About Court Reporting
Did you know the court reporting profession has been around for centuries? (Yep! There are historical records from back during the Roman empire!) And, as you can imagine, with a career that has existed for that many years, there have been HUGE improvements made on the process. Along with a lot of myths surrounding it as […]
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How I Went from Laid Off to Earning Up to $4,500 per Month as a Scopist: Darice’s Story
Today we’re introducing yet another successful ISS grad, Darice Russell. Darice is such an inspiration for those who have ever experienced the frustration of losing a job. Now, six years after she finished Internet Scoping School, she’s opening up about how things have been going for her. Thanks for joining us today, Darice. Tell us a little about your […]
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How Linda Found Work-At-Home Success as a Scopist
I’m interviewing another Linda today! Geez… we’re everywhere. Linda Livingston is hands-down one of the best students I’ve had the pleasure of teaching — and I’ve been teaching for an embarrassingly long time. A retired nurse, Linda is no stranger to hard work. She gave it her all during training and it is already paying off. […]
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How This Work-at-Home Mom Earns Up to $3000 per Month as a Scopist
Robin Newberger has an amazing story, and I had the privilege of interviewing her for my blog! Robin is a stay-at-home mom turned work-at-home mom who earns between $500 and $3000 per month as a part-time scopist. While attending a conference, Robin even got her first client — before she even graduated from ISS! Robin truly […]
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What’s Your Scopist IQ?
I like to save funny and/or interesting mistranslates, partly for my own amusement, but also because they can provide a wonderful learning experience. I thought it might be educational to let you try your hand at some of the brainteasers that I’ve run across in my day-to-day work. In the following examples, I list the […]
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