Ottex for Indie Authors
Write faster. Publish more. Build your audience.
Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why indie authors choose Ottex
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
3x Faster Than Typing
Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
Accurate Transcription
Cloud AI models transcribe your voice with 99% accuracy. Filler words like 'um' and 'like' are automatically cleaned up.
App-Specific Modes
Ottex detects which app you're in and adapts. Coding mode in Cursor, casual tone in Slack, professional in Gmail—automatic context switching.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
Global Shortcuts
Start recording with Option+D, use Push-to-Talk, or cancel with Esc. All shortcuts are fully configurable.
What you can do
Write First Drafts
Defeat writer's block by speaking your first draft. Don't edit as you go—just talk through your ideas and refine them later.
Write Content Posts
Dictate tweets, LinkedIn posts, blog articles, or newsletters. Turn your thoughts into content faster than ever.
Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with
Other ways Ottex helps indie authors
Dictate with Formatting
Say 'new paragraph', 'bullet point', 'open quote' and get exactly what you mean. Full formatting control without touching the keyboard.
Write Research Notes
Dictate research notes, literature summaries, or analysis. Capture your thinking process without losing momentum to typing.
Works with
Write Scripts
Write video scripts, podcast outlines, or screenplays by voice. Speaking your dialogue makes it sound natural from the start.
Frequently asked questions
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