Written by Ilene Watson, CET, CER, CDR and Lisa Luciano, CET, CDR, NJ AD/T, co-founders of Access Transcripts LLC and the team behind Access Transcripts Pro.
New to court transcription? You're in the right place. On The Record is the complete beginner's guide to launching a court transcription career the right way, written by two professionals who built a thriving transcription company from scratch and know exactly what it takes to succeed in this field. You don't need a law degree. You don't need a court reporting background. What you need is a clear picture of what this career actually looks like, what skills it takes to do it well, and an honest roadmap for getting started without spending years figuring it out the hard way.
That's what this book is.
Inside, you'll learn what court transcriptionists actually do, what clients look for, which certifications are worth your time and money, how to set up a professional workspace, and how to land your first paying clients without undercharging or overcommitting. No gatekeeping, no vague advice, no fluff. Just a clear, honest, step-by-step roadmap from someone who's been where you're standing right now and made it to the other side.
If you've been thinking about breaking into court transcription but don't know where to start, then this is the book for you.
Written by Ilene Watson, CET, CER, CDR and Lisa Luciano, CET, CDR, NJ AD/T, co-founders of Access Transcripts LLC and the team behind Access Transcripts Pro.
New to court transcription? You're in the right place. On The Record is the complete beginner's guide to launching a court transcription career the right way, written by two professionals who built a thriving transcription company from scratch and know exactly what it takes to succeed in this field. You don't need a law degree. You don't need a court reporting background. What you need is a clear picture of what this career actually looks like, what skills it takes to do it well, and an honest roadmap for getting started without spending years figuring it out the hard way.
That's what this book is.
Inside, you'll learn what court transcriptionists actually do, what clients look for, which certifications are worth your time and money, how to set up a professional workspace, and how to land your first paying clients without undercharging or overcommitting. No gatekeeping, no vague advice, no fluff. Just a clear, honest, step-by-step roadmap from someone who's been where you're standing right now and made it to the other side.
If you've been thinking about breaking into court transcription but don't know where to start, then this is the book for you.
