Transcriptions

Regular Transcriptions (Diamond Heart students can skip this section)

I have been transcribing for various writers/authors since 2014.

I can format these however it will work best for you. Please click here to view a PDF document showing some common styles.

I can clean these up slightly for readability (remove false starts, etc.) if you would like. There is no surcharge for this service.

Rates:

• Base rate: $1 per audio minute
• Surcharges:
  • Rush job (less than 48 hours): $0.50 per audio minute
  • Difficult accents: $0.25 per audio minute
  • Difficult terminology (multiple words I have to look up): $0.10 per audio minute
  • Unclear audio: $0.25 per audio minute
  • More than 2 speakers:
    • No charge for labeling as "speaker" or "participant"
    • If you want them tracked:
      • 3-4 speakers: $0.25 per audio minute
      • 5+ speakers: $0.50 per audio minute

Please scroll past Diamond Heart section for information on submitting files, turnaround time, confidentiality, and payment.

Diamond Heart Transcriptions

I have been transcribing for Diamond Heart students since 2012.

I will send your transcription on the DH five-column document. If you want it on something else, let me know.

I add timestamps every 5 minutes, in place of inaudible audio, and to show long sections of silence.

I can include false starts (stutters, etc.) if you want them.

I can also include other disfluencies (you know's, um's, er's, etc) if you want them.

Rates:

• Base rate: $1 per audio minute
• Surcharges:
  • Rush job (less than 48 hours): $0.50 per audio minute
  • Unclear audio: $0.25 per audio minute
  • Additional timestamps (beyond 1 every 5 minutes): $0.10 each

Additional Information for All Transcriptions

Submitting files

• Please send files as an mp3, if possible.
• If you record on several devices, please send me the recording from closest to you and your client.
• Sharing through Google Drive is often the easiest. Dropbox works as well. In either case, please share with angel@angelmaggio.com.

Turnaround time

• I will try to get transcriptions back within 72 hours. If you need it sooner than 48 hours, please be willing to pay an extra $0.50 per audio minute.
• If I am able to complete the transcription without changing my schedule within 48 hours, I will not charge you extra; it's only if I have to rearrange my commitments or schedule that I will charge the extra fee.
• Although it's not necessary, if you give me a heads-up that one is coming, I can schedule some time to do yours or let you know if I won't be available so you can make other arrangements.

Confidentiality

• I keep a copy of your transcript on my password-protected computer until you verify that you have received it, accepted it, and paid for it. I then delete all of it from my computer and email.
• I will not discuss your sessions with anyone.
• I will sign an NDA if you request it.

Payment

• You can send a check (including your bank's bill pay service) or pay through Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, the Cash app, or Google Pay.
• If you pay through Paypal, there is a fee, so I'll have to add that fee (about 3%) to the price.
• You don't pay until you've received the transcript and approve.