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.
No, I haven’t given up Gregg, the dictation program, or the set of files for Simplified, but life’s gotten busy for a bit. All good things, but studying for my voice exam (grade 4 — often taken by 10 year olds) and preparing for a summer storytelling gig (multiple concerts for the same audience, so…
This is the second Gregg Shorthand version of Hamlet written in Gregg Shorthand. This version was published in December 1931 to match the 1929 Anniversary Gregg Manual. The shorthand plates are by Winifred Kenna Richmond. After careful research, I have determine that this 1931 book entered the public domain as soon as it was first…
Hi Everyone, I came across this fascinating article at ShorthandWorld and thought I’d post it here for those who don’t follow that site. http://www.shorthandworld.co.uk/home/index.php/2011/05/the-kings-speech-in-shorthand/ Cheers, Matthew (by Matthew for group greggshorthand)
Any text file, at speeds of 25wpm through 140, with any interval using Cepstral’s Lawrence voice. Free, but I’d like to share the resulting files. If you have the language Python 2 installed, you can have copy of the program. A few lines need to be changed for Python 3. You’ll also need a copy…
From the May 1937 issue of The Gregg Writer. Click on the image to enlarge. Attachment: oga-may37-jr.gif
From the May 1937 issue of the Gregg Writer. Click on the image to enlarge. Attachment: oga-may37-sr.gif
This story in four parts, written in Anniversary, appeared in the March-June 1937 issues of The Gregg Writer. Attachment: amici.pdf
A short essay on sea life that appeared on the March 1937 issue of The Gregg Writer. Attachment: sea-floors-rainbow.pdf
A short story written in Anniversary, from The Gregg Writer (May 1935). Attachment: the-fox-who-fed-himself-through-flattery.pdf
Two interesting videos about the revival of shorthand in Russia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXz3CCRK_e8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wpdqiyVnCE (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)