Guides
Practical, verified help for court reporters and students.
How to Become a Scopist (2026): Honest Guide to Pay, Training & Getting Started
What a scopist actually does, realistic income, the software you need, how long training takes, and how to land your first court reporter clients — with the hype stripped out.
How to Become a Transcript Proofreader (2026): Honest Pay, Training & First Clients
Transcript proofreading for court reporters — what it is, how it differs from general proofreading, realistic income, the (minimal) gear, training options, and how AI affects it.
How to Become a Transcriptionist (2026): General vs Legal, Real Pay & Training
The honest guide to general and legal transcription — what they pay (and the rate trap to avoid), the skills and gear you need, reputable training, and how AI is changing the work.
Steno Writer Not Connecting After a Windows Update? How to Fix Realtime
A Windows update can break the realtime connection between your steno writer and CAT software (Case CATalyst, Eclipse). Here are the three most common causes and how to fix each — for genuine Stenograph writers and older USB-to-serial setups.