"...Dictating helps me get to the emotional level of my characters a little easier than if I was handwriting or typing on my laptop. It's just for me, dictation takes away a little bit of a barrier..." Heidi McCahan had an interesting path to becoming a Harlequin author and found a smart way to create leverage in writing multiple books a year - dictation. She utilized dictation for her latest release, One Southern Summer, and chats basics of dictation to finish your draft. We discuss Heidi's writing process and a dictation course that she put together; plus, tips and tricks to get your story on the page faster. Connect with Heidi: https://heidimccahan.com/ Instagram - @heidimccahan.author Twitter - @HeidiMcCahan Facebook - @heidimccahan Pinterest - @HeidiMcCahan Link for Heidi's Books - including "One Southern Summer": https://amzn.to/3r14KMa Heidi's blog on dictation: https://heidimccahan.com/dictation-101-use-your-voice-finish-first-draft/ --------- Romance Author C. A. Szarek's Fundraiser https://www.givesendgo.com/waterworld2023 -------- The YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQ Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestory Find me below: Twitter - @RomancetheStory Instagram - @RomancetheStory Facebook - @RomancetheStory Music: Strawberry Flavor Love by Daystar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMi0dxVgqvo  Support the show