Introduction
Introduction
Finding your way around
Things I care about
Will you get rich?
Content Planning
Who are you teaching?
Researching your topic
Stair-stepping knowledge
Your audience wants your style
Addressing viewer objections
The ideal video length
Do it wrong on purpose!
Should you use a script?
Using a teleprompter
Recording at the same time
Dictating your content
Post-it note management
Equipment
Introduction to equipment
Picking a microphone
Deciding if you want to be on camera
Picking lights
Picking a camera
Considerations for your monitor
Recording
Ensuring consistency in your videos
Preparing yourself to record
Preparing your space for recording
Preparing your desktop for recording
Preparing your monitor for recording
Preparing your applications for recording
Screenflow for recording
Workflow process
QuickTime for recording
How to do your intros and outros
Recording in chunks
Example chunks from this course
Handling mistakes
Maximizing the longevity of your videos
For when you mess up
Editing
Editing introduction
A tour of the editor
The first pass: rough cutting
Fine tuning: covering camera cuts
Editing talking head videos
Punch head: another option to cover cut
Saving time with presets
Cropping mistakes out of your videos
Freeze frames: your secret weapon
Freeze frames: even more power
How to draw on screen
Publishing
Export settings
Exporting workflows
Hosting your videos
A few marketing ideas
Goodbye, for now (maybe!)
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Dictating your content

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Summary

Voice typing is a great alternative to traditional scripting, allowing you to capture your thoughts naturally. This course demonstrates how tools like Google Docs' voice typing feature can help you transcribe ideas in real time for a more authentic delivery. Learn how to refine your transcript for clarity and create engaging, polished videos.

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Dictating your content with voice typing

If scripting every word isn’t your style, dictating your content using voice typing can be a fantastic alternative. This method allows you to speak your thoughts naturally, capturing your ideas without getting bogged down by writing. Using tools like Google Docs makes the process simple and accessible.

Why dictate instead of script?

When you dictate your content, you simulate the experience of speaking to your audience. This conversational style often translates into a more authentic and engaging delivery when you record your video. Unlike traditional scripts, dictated transcripts capture your natural tone, making your content feel more approachable.

Step 1: Use Google Docs Voice Typing

Google Docs has a built-in voice typing feature that’s easy to use:

  1. Open a Google Doc.
  2. Go to Tools > Voice Typing.
  3. Click the microphone icon to start dictating.

As you speak, Google Docs will transcribe your words in real time. Don’t worry about making mistakes — this is your rough draft, not the final product.

Step 2: Embrace the pauses and thinking moments

While dictating, it’s completely normal to pause, rethink, or repeat yourself. This is part of the process! Just like when recording a video, those moments of reflection often lead to clearer thoughts and better content.

Step 3: Clean up your transcript

Once you've finished dictating, read through your transcript. It might be rough, and that’s okay. You can either clean it up yourself or use an AI tool like ChatGPT to help refine it. If you use AI, be sure to check the results for any unintended changes to your tone or message.

Step 4: Review and finalize

After refining your transcript, read through it again. This is your chance to spot opportunities for smoother transitions and ensure your thoughts are clear. Once you’re satisfied, you’re ready to record — without needing a rigid script.

Make the process work for you

Voice dictation is an excellent way to overcome blank page syndrome and quickly get your ideas out. Whether you use it for creating full scripts, detailed outlines, or brainstorming, this technique can help maintain your momentum and keep your creative process flowing. Give it a try and see how it transforms your content creation workflow!