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Voice Dictation for Indie Authors
Write faster. Publish more. Build your audience.
Notion
Example dictation
so the thing is writing is hard because you never know where to start um I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later new paragraph that's what this article is about actually this post is about overcoming the blank page
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Ottex outputs
Writing is hard because you never know where to start. I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later.
That's what this post is about—overcoming the blank page.
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How it works
Your voice. Right where you work.
Hold Fn
Place your cursor in any app, then hold the Fn key.
Speak naturally
Say what you want to write. Ottex follows your saved writing rules.
Release. It’s written.
Your text appears right where your cursor is.
Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why Ottex works for indie authors
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
Accurate Transcription
Cloud AI models transcribe your voice with 99% accuracy. Filler words like 'um' and 'like' are automatically cleaned up.
App-Specific Modes
Ottex detects which app you're in and adapts. Coding mode in Cursor, casual tone in Slack, professional in Gmail—automatic context switching.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
Global Shortcuts
Start recording with Option+D, use Push-to-Talk, or cancel with Esc. All shortcuts are fully configurable.
Works in Any App
System-wide on macOS—Ottex works wherever you can type. No app-specific integrations needed.
Filler Word Removal
Automatically removes filler words like 'um', 'uh', 'like', 'so' from your transcription. Get clean, professional text without verbal hesitations.
Precision Typing
Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.
Custom Dictionary
Add names, technical terms, and jargon. Ottex transcribes them accurately every time.
What you can do
Write First Drafts
Defeat writer's block by speaking your first draft. Don't edit as you go—just talk through your ideas and refine them later.
Notion
Example dictation
so the thing is writing is hard because you never know where to start um I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later new paragraph that's what this article is about actually this post is about overcoming the blank page
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
Writing is hard because you never know where to start. I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later.
That's what this post is about—overcoming the blank page.
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Write Content Posts
Dictate tweets, LinkedIn posts, blog articles, or newsletters. Turn your thoughts into content faster than ever.
Text Editor
Example dictation
so just learned something interesting um the best way to get unstuck on a problem is to explain it out loud even if no one's listening new paragraph I was stuck on this thing for hours and the moment I started talking through it everything clicked new paragraph try it next time you're stuck
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
Just learned something interesting—the best way to get unstuck on a problem is to explain it out loud, even if no one's listening.
I was stuck on this thing for hours, and the moment I started talking through it, everything clicked.
Try it next time you're stuck.
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Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Gmail
Example dictation
hi Jennifer thanks for reaching out um I'd be happy to schedule a call next week here's my calendar link best regards work signature
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for reaching out. I'd be happy to schedule a call next week.
Here's my calendar: https://cal.com/sarah/30min
Best regards,
Sarah Chen
Marketing Director, Finteq
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Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with
Text Editor
Example dictation
oh okay so what if we flip the onboarding completely um instead of asking users to set up their workspace first we let them record something immediately like within 10 seconds of signing up they're already talking and seeing the magic actually no not 10 seconds make it the very first screen and then we save that as their first note so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything
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Ottex outputs
What if we flip the onboarding completely? Instead of asking users to set up their workspace first, we let them record something immediately. Within the very first screen of signing up, they're already talking and seeing the magic. Then we save that as their first note—so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything.
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Dictate with Formatting
Say 'new paragraph', 'bullet point', 'open quote' and get exactly what you mean. Full formatting control without touching the keyboard.
Notion
Example dictation
h2 weekend plans new paragraph finally have some time off so I want to make the most of it new paragraph bullet point call mom about sunday dinner bullet point finish that book I started last month bullet point maybe go for a hike if weather is nice new paragraph h3 grocery list new paragraph dash milk dash eggs dash bread dash coffee new paragraph note to self colon don't forget the phone charger
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Ottex outputs
## Weekend plans
Finally have some time off, so I want to make the most of it.
• Call mom about Sunday dinner
• Finish that book I started last month
• Maybe go for a hike if weather is nice
### Grocery list
- Milk
- Eggs
- Bread
- Coffee
Note to self: don't forget the phone charger
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Write Research Notes
Dictate research notes, literature summaries, or analysis. Capture your thinking process without losing momentum to typing.
Works with
Notion
Example dictation
H1 Navigation study
H2 Main finding
Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export.
Quote I expected export to be next to share end quote.
H2 Next step
Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
# Navigation study
## Main finding
Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export.
> I expected export to be next to share.
## Next step
Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.
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Write Scripts
Write video scripts, podcast outlines, or screenplays by voice. Speaking your dialogue makes it sound natural from the start.
Notion
Example dictation
a coffee shop morning new paragraph sarah so i've been thinking about what you said yesterday about us new paragraph she looks out the window new paragraph michelle enters holding two coffees new paragraph michelle colon hey sorry i'm late the line was insane new paragraph sarah colon it's fine i was just thinking
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Ottex outputs
[A coffee shop. Morning.]
SARAH: So, I've been thinking about what you said yesterday, about us.
[She looks out the window.]
[MICHELLE enters holding two coffees.]
MICHELLE: Hey, sorry I'm late. The line was insane.
SARAH: It's fine. I was just thinking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I dictate entire novel chapters?
Yes. Many indie authors dictate entire books by voice. Speaking at 150+ words per minute (vs 40 WPM typing), you can complete a 2,000-word chapter in about 15 minutes of dictation. The first draft won't be perfect, but you'll have raw material to edit—and that's the hardest part done.
Does it work with Scrivener?
Yes. Ottex works system-wide on macOS—anywhere you can type. Scrivener, Ulysses, Google Docs, Word, Reedsy, or any other writing app. One tool for your entire writing workflow.
How does voice dictation help with writer's block?
Writer's block happens when your fingers can't keep up with your mind. Speaking bypasses the bottleneck entirely—you've been speaking since age one, making it automatic and effortless. You just open the stream and it goes. The blank page isn't intimidating when you're just talking through the scene.
Can I dictate book descriptions for Amazon KDP?
Absolutely. Speak your book description naturally, explaining what makes your book compelling. Then use inline AI commands ('Ottex start make this more compelling Ottex end') to polish it for conversion. Many authors find their descriptions sound more authentic when spoken first.
What about reader emails and newsletters?
Perfect for reader engagement at scale. Dictate personalized responses to reader emails, newsletter drafts, and fan communications. Speaking makes your writing feel more personal and authentic—readers notice the difference. Use smart snippets for common responses like 'next book date' or 'series order'.
Can I capture plot ideas on the go?
Yes. With Ottex's global hotkey (Option+D), you can start dictating in any app within seconds. That plot twist you thought of while walking the dog? Captured before it slips away. The more ideas you capture, the richer your creative material becomes.
Will it handle character names and made-up words?
Yes. Add character names, place names, magic systems, and invented terminology to your custom dictionary. Ottex will transcribe them accurately every time. Fantasy authors with complex nomenclature rely on this feature.
How accurate is the transcription for creative writing?
Gemini 3 Flash delivers 99.1% accuracy in benchmarks. Ottex automatically removes filler words like 'um' and 'uh', and you can use voice corrections to fix mistakes without breaking flow. The transcription is high enough quality to use for first drafts.
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