Way With Words Group

Similar sites to Scribie.com is the Way With Words Group. Not exactly the same because the requirements and qualifications to become a transcriber are different.

Way With Words is a UK/South Africa company that accepts English transcribers from all over the world.

Essentials:

1. high-speed internet connection
2. computer
3. commitment of at least 20 hours per week
4. MS messenger ID
5. typing speed of at least 50wpm

Types of transcription files:

medical reports
legal transcription
academic files
media files
workshops
training sessions

The most important aspect is that you pass a 2-part test consisting of an English proficiency test and a transcription test (Britney and Justin). The audio test apparently consists of three rounds.

The first part of the test was really difficult and I cannot imagine people would actually speak in such a manner. The homepage states that only 2% to 5% of applicants make it through the first phase. I believe this since I failed the test. It gave me a headache reading and rereading the 12 multiple choice sentences. The paragraphs were even worse and frankly, I did not think at that time that it was the kind of transcription work that I would like to do.

I sped through the exam knowing fully well that I will fail. But then, this is a professional company and I guess, I am not just meant to do transcription work as a source of income.

However, for professional transcribers, this is a good opportunity to earn a decent amount of money. The pay rate is from $30 to $45 per hour of transcribed files. I just thought that this could be an opportunity for others who are already into transcription or have been trained to do specific transcription work.