In this episode, Laura Edralin speaks with Devon, the creator of the Learn Gregg Shorthand project. They discuss the history and importance of shorthand, Devon's personal journey into learning and teaching shorthand, the current state of shorthand in society, and the intersection of shorthand with other writing forms like calligraphy. They also explore the community aspect of learning shorthand and the future of digital resources for teaching this valuable skill.

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To find out more about Learn Gregg Shorthand visit LearnGreggShorthand.com, on substack as https://learngreggshorthand.substack.com or on socials as learn.gregg.shorthand: Instagram | Youtube | Tiktok.

Devon's exciting new Gregg Shorthand course is now live, find out more here. Take the next step towards becoming a shorthand expert and enhancing your journal writing experience. Enroll now to unlock the secrets of shorthand reading and start your immersive learning journey today!

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Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:02:18) - How Devon Discovered Shorthand
• (00:06:42) - What Shorthand Is and How It Works
• (00:11:05) - Understanding the Symbols and Structure
• (00:15:32) - The Skill of Listening While Writing
• (00:19:58) - The Role of Shorthand Today
• (00:21:41) - Learning and Practising Shorthand
• (00:29:36) - Tools and Materials
• (00:33:12) - Meaningful Moments in Shorthand Work
• (00:37:08) - Why Shorthand Still Matters
• (00:40:12) - Final Thoughts and Reflections