Why writers like voice-first drafting
1. You stop editing while you write
Typing pulls you into editing mode: you see the screen, fix the typo, tweak the word. Speaking keeps you in storytelling mode, so the first draft comes out looser and the fixing waits until later.
2. Filler words don't make it to the page
Pithflow's AI cleanup removes "um," "uh," "you know," "I mean," and other filler words by default. It also fixes self-corrections: if you say "let's meet at 3, no wait, 4," only the corrected version lands on the page.
3. Tone control matches the medium
Writing a Substack post? Use "Casual." Investor update? "Formal." Late-night Discord post? "Very Casual." Same words go in; different polish comes out.
4. Long-form is where voice pulls ahead
Most people speak much faster than they type, and the gap grows with length. A long first draft comes out quicker when you talk it through, without the wrist fatigue, and hands-free mode means you are not holding a key while you do it.
Recommended workflow for writers
- Outline first, dictate sections. Don't try to dictate a 2,000-word essay in one breath. Outline 5 bullet points; dictate each section separately. Easier to revise; smaller chunks for Pithflow's AI cleanup.
- Pick the right Style. The Style tab. "Casual" for blog posts, "Formal" for client work, "Very Casual" for personal newsletter, "Excited" for sales copy.
- Set up snippets for repeated phrases. "subscribe call to action" → expands to your standard CTA paragraph. "social signoff" → your usual closing.
- Add your style guide to the dictionary. Names it tends to mishear, brand spellings, your kids' names, your business name. Saves edits later.
- Use hands-free mode for long takes. Tap once to start, talk, tap to stop. Good for first-draft brain dumps.
Three ways writers use it
A weekly newsletter
Outline on Friday, dictate each section into Notion on Saturday, edit on Sunday. Speaking the draft separates writing from editing, so each session does one job.
Bilingual posts (EN + ES)
Writing the same post in English and in Spanish? Pithflow detects the language of each dictation and keeps each part in the language you spoke, so there is no setting to flip between paragraphs.
Client reports
Speak your observations into Google Docs right after each meeting, while the details are fresh. The "Formal" tone keeps the language client-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Can I dictate a whole chapter in one go?
Yes. Tap Ctrl + Shift to start hands-free mode and tap it again to stop, so you are not holding a key through a long take. Pro and Team have no limit on how long a recording runs. Dictating section by section is still easier to revise.
Will AI cleanup rewrite my voice?
No. It removes filler words and false starts, fixes punctuation and applies the tone you picked. It does not add ideas you did not say. Turn AI cleanup off in the Style tab if you want the raw transcript.
Does it work in Google Docs, Notion and Word?
Yes. Pithflow puts your text into whatever field has focus, so it works in Google Docs, Notion, Word, Substack and any other editor, with no plugin.
Can I write in Spanish and English?
Yes. Pithflow recognizes more than 100 languages and detects the language of each dictation, including Spanish and English mixed in the same sentence.
Is it free?
The free plan gives you 2,000 words a week with no card. Pro is $9.99 a month, or $99 a year, and removes the weekly limit.
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Free tier: 2,000 words/week. Pro: $9.99/mo (or $8.25/mo annual) unlimited. No card to start.
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