It’s Thursday! Congratulations to us. We’ve made it this far!
I started this week off with a nice, hefty, round of edits from my new editor, which means, I’m definitely ready for the weekend. That started me thinking about my editing process and how valuable a role Text-To-Speech has come to play in my process.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re writing fiction on this semester’s term paper. Taking the time to double-check your work is never a bad move. What better way than for someone else to do the reading for you? With that in mind, let’s clear up some basics.
What Is T-T-S?
If you aren’t familiar, T-T-S technology converts written text into spoken output. Most of us envision a Stephen Hawking-like voice reading to us, but I found a great voice that brought my text to life. From that point forward, I’ve used T-T-S to read my work while I follow along.
What Do I Use To Edit With T-T-S?
I’ve got a specific set of tools that I use for this.
- My trusty iPad
- A great app called Voice Dream Reader that is now available on Android.
- Brian, an Ivona UK English voice. Some of my past students have dubbed him “British Brian.” He’s my go-to TTS voice.
How Does It Work?
Every device is different, but with my setup, it’s a breeze. I:
- Export chapters from Ulysses on the iPad directly into Voice Dream. I can also add Word Docs, EPubs and other formats into this app.
- I open the file in Voice Dream Reader.
- Pick the spot where I want to begin listening.
- Press Play.
- I listen to Brian read my text, follow along as he’s reading, and use the built-in tools to note any changes.
Want to see a demo? Check out our Nerd Nanosecond below!
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