Byword: A blog by and for the TypeWell community
The results from our 2025 TypeWell Transcriber Insights Survey are here! This year, transcribers said that they are embracing hybrid work to keep full time…
- Tags: job outlook, jobs, remote work, survey, transcriber insights
This summer, switch to TypeWell from C-Print. You may qualify for a discount on your first few months of TypeWell Transcriber software….
Cohort-Based Schedule for TypeWell Training Starting in Spring 2025, TypeWell is implementing a more structured Basic Skills Course schedule. We now organize new trainees into…
What do recruiters look for in prospective transcribers? We sat down with these hiring professionals to learn more….
Massive layoffs at the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights threaten critical protections for students with disabilities, jeopardizing the enforcement of civil rights and…
Recent policy changes in the U.S. are reshaping accessibility and disability services, with funding cuts and the elimination of DEIA programs creating uncertainty for students,…
Transcriber pay rates are rising, but have they kept up with inflation? We looked at 10 years of data to find the answer….
- Tags: industry trends, jobs, survey, transcriber pay
by Bit Blair We’ve talked about automated captions and their impact on transcribers’ morale and job prospects. But what really matters the most to us…
- Tags: communication access, industry trends, jobs, remote, survey, transcribers
As a transcriber, you might be thinking about branching out on your own, setting your rates, and managing direct contracts with schools or other institutions….
Math Mode can be a challenge for many transcribers, especially when juggling the fast-paced demands of live transcription. While capturing as much of the spoken…