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Comment by Tim Floury on May 15, 2009 at 20:57

Kim, I added the double-wide * and the DZ to my machine several years ago after 12 years reporting for the same reasons you have. The * wasn't really a problem after I got used to it, but the DZ was just horrible. I dragged it into every stroke I wrote. I decided to change it to the wide TS and that did the trick. No more dragging it in accidentally and still able to easily bridge the gap when I want to.

I think that for students just learning, the wide DZ is a better choice, but for us vets, maybe not.

Good luck and let us know what you decide or how it turns out.

Tim

Comment by Kim Begg on May 15, 2009 at 20:51

I've just ordered wide keys for my stenograph. Double-wide asterisk and extended DZ. Did I make a mistake? I thought the double-wide * would give me more options since I'm just starting out using it. How could it hurt using both index fingers on it? Also, is extended DZ better to use than the extended TS? I've just been watching Mark's instructional videos and I realize I could save a lot of strokes just by adding the D for ed and S for es and the * for y and ly -- and I'm certain that's just the begining!

Comment by Mike Rowell on May 15, 2009 at 17:08

I wish Mark would post a video of himself writing on youtube. If I ever question the usefulness of putting in the effort with flash cards and whatnot to shorten writing, I just think of watching the guys hands as he's barely moving them and writing a clean, real-timed 280 at the seminar...the jerk! (Kidding!) I've seen my hands slow a little bit, but it would be good inspiration if he had a video up. Also, there's not just a whole too many stenography-related videos on youtube.

Comment by Tami on May 15, 2009 at 13:04

Oh, and, Mark, if you see this . . .

Did you have to change anything up with your -FZ for "saw"?

I noticed I'd have some problems with it today and was wondering if you did too and just made the -- I'm hoping -- minor adjustments.

Comment by Tami on May 15, 2009 at 13:02

Thanks, Mark. I'm glad you like it.

Alexis,

Whatever is meant to be is meant to be, BUT I'm awishin' and ahopin' and aprayin' he nails one SOON!

Comment by Mark Kislingbury on May 15, 2009 at 12:18

Tami, that's a very good method you have for speakers in your court!

Comment by Mark Kislingbury on May 15, 2009 at 12:15

Wow, thank you, Erica!!!

Comment by Erica Abbott on May 15, 2009 at 10:53

Okay. I just have to say I think I could have about cried at Mark's speed mothod #4 video. It was so inspirational and really hit some of my sore spots. GO MARK:)

Comment by Alexis McCutchen on May 13, 2009 at 19:36

Thanks Tami! These are great. Looking forward to my next depo/trial with multiple attorneys.

PS Trevor is very close...67 errors. Would've been 56 if not for one word that was a plural (car lengths NOT car length), 11 times in transcript. The clock's ticking...

Comment by Erica Abbott on May 13, 2009 at 18:39

Just ordered my book today. lol YAY

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