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8-Step Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Transcriptionist

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Victoria is a writer and editor for SideHustles.com. She has extensive experience editing research for publication in academic journals and writing educational content.

Experts in this article:

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Jessica Green

Transcriptionist

Jessica is a professional transcriptionist with 20 years of experience. She's completed hundreds of transcription jobs on Upwork, amounting to over $90,000 in earnings.

Earn

$20/hr

Startup Time

Fast

Startup Costs

Moderate

Remote-Friendly

Yes

College Required

No

Certification Required

No