Hi everyone,
I use the Simplified method. I just got back into it a few months ago. I have forgotten what to do if you make an error on an outline. In long hand, you cross it out and write the correct word next to it. Doing that in shorthand takes time. I lose the flow and miss words that are being spoken.
I’ve tried to just ignore it and move on. When I go back to re-read what I have written, though, sometimes I can’t make sense of what I was trying to write.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.
Marco
In general, you write whatever comes to your brain at the time and move on so that you don't lose speaker.
Hello,
I remember a documentary about runners… the athlete said that all the work has been done before the performance.
I agree with Carlos that you don’t have time to correct yourself but if you make mistakes or can’t reread you… it’s a matter of training.
🙂
If you're going for speed, do your best and move on. One book said to circle the outline so you remember to fix it when you have a free second. Underlining might be faster.
Leave space for corrections. One secretarial book said leave half the page as a margin for corrections and edits, especially if your boss likes to make changes. (I love the advice to junior secretaries in the books. Some is still useful. Some is dated.)
In his early writings, Dr. Gregg said to "Put a ring around it." Then revisit it later.
This in no way negates the other advice offered here. Definitely keep going after writing the best outline you can on the fly. The ring just reminds you to verify it later.