• Court Reporting

       

      Learning to Voice Write 

      To learn more about what a voice writer does and what it takes to be successful in the field, click here.

      When it comes to choosing where you will learn how to be a voice writer, there are few places to train and even fewer places that offer all you need to be a truly successful court reporter. Before choosing where to train, make sure you know if a training program or school offers the following:

      • Dragon Training
      • EclipseVox training, the CAT (computer-aided transcription) software that over 95 percent of voice writers use
      • A class that instructs you on how a transcript is laid out
      • Classes about how to punctuate the spoken word correctly
      • Instruction on what to do as a court reporter when you are in a courtroom or in a deposition
      • Preparation for your certification testing

      The Academy of Voice Writing is a training academy which offers training classes needed to be a successful voice writing court reporter. We are a subsidiary of Eclipse Coach. We do not offer or accept federal financial aid of any kind, but financial payment options for the training do exist through the Academy of Voice Writing.

      We specialize in helping schools by teaching Dragon and EclipseVox to students, and we offer training needed to anyone who wants to learn how to master voice writing. Students who complete our voice writing program earn a Certificate of Voice Writing and are prepared to take their certification exam and to work as a freelancer, an official, or as a CART provider.

      Our graduates have all passed their certification tests on their first try, whether a national or a state certification test. We prepare students for the most rigorous written tests possible, as we believe court reporters should always be held to the highest standards.

      Wondering if the Academy of Voice Writing is the right place for you or whether court reporting would be the right field for you? Take our self-test to find out by clicking here.  Want to know if the schedule will work for you?  Find out by clicking here.

    • Open Enrollment for the September Start ends September 9, 2025

      (SPECIAL - SAVE $500 if you apply, sign your contract, and pay your down payment by the end of August.  To get this, you must apply no later than August 30, 2025.  That allows time for AVW to send you the contract, you sign it, send you the invoice, and you pay it no later than August 31st.)

      (Note:  Clicking "Apply Now" will give more program information and also allow you to enroll for other future start dates)
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      About Academy of Voice Writing

       

      The Academy of Voice Writing provides training to students attending court reporting programs, to those wanting to learn voice writing, to voice court reporters, to steno writers wanting to learn about voice writing, and to current Eclipse users who want to dig deeper into Eclipse. Founded to help with the shortage of court reporters in the industry and the shortage of voice instructors, our goal is to help students become a master of Eclipse and/or Dragon and educate students to flourish and prosper in their job as a court reporter. We are committed to honoring the Lord in all we do by operating AVW in a manner consistent with Biblical principles. Additionally, we support our students in every way we possibly can because we believe their success is a journey, not a destination, that we accompany them in pursuing.

       

    • Angie Ryder

       

      Advanced Eclipse Trainer 

      I have been in the court reporting industry since 2002. I am a certified advanced EclipseVox™ trainer, the EclipseVox instructor for the Academy of Voice Writing, and I can’t wait to be a part of helping students achieve their dream of working as a court reporter. I speak at national and state conventions, educating others in technology courses, Dragon, and Eclipse classes, as well as provide group and one-on-one training.

      Before the Academy of Voice Writing, I taught both steno and voice students at the College of Court Reporting, until the college decided to no longer use Eclipse for any of their students. I strongly believe that EclipseVox is the best CAT program for voice writers, as its drop rate and features surpass any other program on the market, and Eclipse for steno writers is the eminent CAT program due to all of the functions available.

      Prior to entering the court reporting industry, I taught SGML coding, cottage workers, and was a trainer for various companies. That background paved the way for me to become an advanced Eclipse trainer, and I encourage you to ask around about my training and teaching style. I work with both voice and steno reporters, and my experience and skills in Eclipse and computers, along with my teaching experiences, enable me to help others easily learn. I believe learning happens differently for each individual, and all training I do is geared to many different methods of instruction.

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      Some Seminar Clients

      •  National Verbatim Reporters Association
      •  Idaho Court Reporters
      •  North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters
      •  Eclipse Software Professionals
      •  United States Army
      •  First Judicial Circuit of Florida
      •  Virginia Court Reporters Association
       

      A bit of History

      •  AVW Instructor
      •  Downey Adult Education Voice Program Consultant
      •  CCR Adjunct Instructor
      •  Certified Advanced EclipseVox Trainer
      •  Scopist, Elite Scoping Services
      •  SGML/Cottage Trainer, CADMUS
      •  Trainer, STA-CON Enterprises
       
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      Contact Us

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    • Angie Ryder's Books

      You've asked, and we've delivered! Below are the links to purchase Angie Ryder’s popular guides designed specifically for voice writers using EclipseVox and Dragon: 

      Realtime Basic Elements: A Beginner Voice Writer's Software Guide for EclipseVox and Dragon Setup - Order
      Realtime Advanced Elements: An Advanced Voice Writer's Translation Software Guide in EclipseVox - Order
      Note for AVW Students:
      The Realtime Basic Elements guide is included in the cost of the program — no need to purchase separately. We recommend waiting to purchase Realtime Advanced Elements until you've completed the program.
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