Info on Scopist

[Heath Dedman]

I was telling my Girlfriend about being a Scopist and she asked me if she can do it with out buying anything. I think she can but I am not too sure. I think maybe she would have to have case catlyst or something like that. Can someone help me help her out. She went to school for medical billing and I guess everything else that is involved in the medical field with out being a nurse. She can't get work but when I was talking to her about being a scopist she was totally inerested. She is good at editing and I think she would like it. I know she can make a good amount of money doing it. If there are any scopists out there that can help me out or even someone that knows quite about it, that would sure help us out. Thanks for your time.

[Indrani Peyton]

Rates vary on the task at hand and the difficulty of the material given. Your best source is to go to scopists.com and look up the ads from other scopists from around the country. They tend to be in the same range. This site is great for understanding scoping and it also has some training information, etc... on it. You will find links to various scopists websites that do have their rates, etc.... Good luck.

[Heath Dedman]

Wow this is such great information. What is the going rate for Scopist (average) cause I know some are better than others and some make more than others.

[Indrani Peyton]

Also, Eclipse has very good software. They have an editing version and it's cheaper than Case Catalyst. She can even go to some of the leasing/renting companies like Acculaw and Stenotrader.com and buy a used editing version. Calling Stenograph is the first step however becuase they are the authority on the whole industry. I can tell you this much -- she has to be very realistic on her viewpoint re: making lots of money. Scoping can be very rewarding, but it's tough to get a consistent client base. Reporters are very cautious - understandably so - with giving work to someone they don't know or whose skill level they aren't sure about. Her skils have to be top notch; her turnaround time has to be spot on; and her rates have to be reasonable. As far as proofreading goes, proofreaders are not only needed in the court reporting world. They are needed in publishing companies, medical facilities, law firms, individual book writers and production companies. So good luck to your friend in all her endeavors....

[Heath Dedman]

Thank you for all your help

[Ellen Sarem]

Jeanese is absolutely right. She can proofread using just a computer, but for scoping, she would need software. The editing version of CaseCatalyst9 works perfect for me. Advise your friend to visit www.stenograph.com, where she can see how much some of the software costs and call their customer service number with any questions about payments, etc. They are very helpful.