Most Used Shorthand Words And Phrases (Simplified)

Along with the Simplified Manual, the Dictionary (and a copy of the DJS Manual which I bought by mistake!), I now have the Most Used Shorthand Words and Phrases book (as recommended by Carlos). This book is brilliant! It’s boosted my confidence by providing answers the sort of “silly” questions I have, like: “I wonder…

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Help with transcription

I received a request for the transcription of a small Gregg passage written in a yearbook in 1972. It was written by the former girlfriend of the yearbook’s owner. I have transcribed most of it, but I would like to read other people’s transcriptions before I post mine in the blog. A bigger version of…

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Confusion… but I know it will get better

I am amazed and slightly chagrined…. that brief forms and phrasing are introduced so early.   I’m just starting Chapter II of the Anni Functional Method. I am struggling with whether I am looking at a letter of the alphabet or a brief form … and.. also.. whether I am looking at an outline of one…

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The Word WINGS (Simplified)

Quick question: The word wings in Simplified… Would you use the left -s or the right -s to make it plural? I wrote it both ways and usually I can get a sense as to what “feels” correct but in this case I cannot. Thanks

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Gregg Handwriting book – 1931

In my continuing journey through all of the old posts (in reverse order), something which I highly recommend that all newcomers do ….. I came across a post from 2011 that mentioned the book “Gregg Handwriting” …. published in 1931… and co-authored by Gregg and Ms Chapman. Just curious… what is this book?   What is…

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