A Dictation Terminal is a spacer level book writing desk that combines a completely automated printing/binding system with an advanced machine learning interface to turn a user's books from idea to reality with almost no effort on their part.
The user interface combines state of the art voice recignition with language, tone, intent, exageration, and cultural translation systems to turn even the wild flailing grunts of a backwards tribal into worthy reads.
Royalty in particular enjoy flaunting their mastery of a particular hobby and enlightning the mechanical audience with their honorable deeds in adventures past.

Main benefit: The work type for creating a book at a dictation terminal is considered non-labor. Any pawn can be assigned the work type, regardless of any "Incapable of work type" limitations. So even a visiting Royalty noble can put their pompous boasting to use for the good of your colony.

Secondary benefits: Fastest method to write a book. 1x1 building, with quality, art, and a small beauty stat of its own.

Downsides: Spacer tech to unlock. Requires advanced components and gold. Large power draw for its size.