“I didn’t know anyone still did shorthand”
“I didn’t know anyone still did shorthand.” I get that a lot. I went to a work seminar and someone saw my shorthand notes…. LOL Debbi (by debbiavon1 for everyone)
The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.
“I didn’t know anyone still did shorthand.” I get that a lot. I went to a work seminar and someone saw my shorthand notes…. LOL Debbi (by debbiavon1 for everyone)
One of the few disappointments of writting in shorthand is the lack of reading material. If you don’t care to reread your old History 101 notes or transcription practices, there aren’t too many options. Either way, I was just wondering what stories or books anybody’s seen out there written in Gregg. So far I’ve found:…
Hey, for the people that don’t know me. My name is Garin. If you are interested in building your speed in shorthand, I found a site that has a program you can download. It doesn’t teach you shorthand, but it will help you a lot with speed in any style of shorthand. http://www.courtreportinghelp.com TO DOWNLOAD: Go to the…
In the Links section there’s a website shorthand, shorthand, shorthand, and it suggests doing a warm up before starting. Do you do this? I never have, but it’s not a bad idea. If you do, what do you do? (Originally posted by debbiavon1)
I see both Gregg and Pitmann ruled steno pads available from Ampad, my favorite steno pad manufacturer. How is Pitmann ruling different from Gregg? Is the verticle rule not centered? Are the lines spaced farther or closer? (Originally posted by johnsapp)
I have just published an article on Wikipedia on Gregg shorthand. If it has errors or you wish to add more, feel free to edit it. 🙂 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregg_Shorthand
I just lost my first ebay auction; it was on an index card autographed by the man himself, John R. Gregg. It also included a sample of his own shorthand. I dropped out of the running at $21. The funny thing is that three members of our group were unknowingly bidding against eachother on it! …