Track your Reading/Writing speeds

Hi all, I’m posting a spreadsheet that I use to track my reading progress (screen shot at left), in case there are any people out there who are like me and enjoy seeing a snapshot of their learning progress, etc. Each line item refers to a paragraph of shorthand in one of the texts (right…

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1902 edition of the manual online: link

Found online, a 1905 printing of Gregg Shorthand: A Light-line phonography…., 1902 edition. There is a pdf file which can be downloaded. I’m enjoying looking at the differences between this and the Pre-Anni manual. Thank you to the kind person who put this book on Google. (by Shorthand-learner for everyone)  

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Recommended reading?

I am reading “The History of Gregg Shorthand”, based on Mr. Gregg’s writings, and edited by Mr. Leslie, published in 1964.  I’m thoroughly enjoying it.  I got it through interlibrary loan. I’m interested in reading more.  Could you recommend what you’ve found useful and enjoyable? Thanks very much. (by Shorthand-learner for everyone)  

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Searchable dictionary

This has been posted before, but although it shows up in search, the link provided simply leads back to the main group page. I’ve no idea how to find it in the murky depths of Multiply. So here it is again – a searchable dictionary for Anniversary: http://www.scribd.com/doc/1624223/Gregg-Shorthand-Anniversary-Dictionary (by thomsk for everyone)

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Suggestions for brand new learners?

Can you suggest ways of practicing, or arranging exercises that would be helpful at the very beginning of learning? Also, if there are any left-handed underwriters here, how far clockwise do you turn your steno pad to get the elliptical shapes to go to the right?  I usually turn mine about 45 degrees, and haven’t…

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Simplified, Second Edition, Transcriptions

I’m in the process of transcribing and typing Simplified, second edition. The typed version will be much easier for my study buddy to read, and I can use it for computerized dictation. Would anyone find this useful enough for me to post? All at once, or in stages? I’m thinking one chapter (=6 lessons) at…

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