Fast Track to Machine Shorthand Speed by Carol Jochim — Used Court Reporting Speedbuilding Drill Book

Fast Track to Machine Shorthand Speed by Carol Jochim

A theory-neutral machine shorthand speedbuilding drill book for court reporting students, realtime writers, captioners, and CART providers. Designed to improve fingering accuracy, rhythm, stroke transitions, multisyllabic word writing, and hesitation control.

Author: Carol Jochim / Carol Webster Jochim
Publisher: Chicory Meadow / Phoenix Theory
Format: Top-Bound Machine Shorthand Drill Book
Subject: Court reporting, machine shorthand, speedbuilding, fingering accuracy, realtime writing
Condition: Used - Select Available Condition

Fast Track to Machine Shorthand Speed is a practical speedbuilding and accuracy drill book for court reporting students, realtime writers, captioners, CART providers, and machine shorthand writers who want to build cleaner, faster, more confident writing habits.

This book is especially useful for writers who struggle with hesitation, awkward finger combinations, vowel accuracy, stroke transitions, rhythm, and “big word” dictation. Instead of focusing on one specific shorthand theory, Fast Track to Machine Shorthand Speed is designed as a theory-neutral drill system that can be used with many machine shorthand theories.

For court reporting students, this can be a valuable practice tool during speedbuilding. For working reporters and realtime writers, it can help reinforce smoother writing, cleaner stroking, better rhythm, and improved confidence when handling multisyllabic words and challenging keyboard combinations.

Why This Book Is Valuable

• Theory-neutral practice: Can be used with many machine shorthand theories.
• Speedbuilding support: Designed to help reduce hesitation and improve writing rhythm.
• Fingering accuracy drills: Helpful for improving keyboard control and stroke transitions.
• Big-word practice: Includes multisyllabic word drills grouped by sound patterns.
• Realtime-friendly skill building: Useful for writers who want cleaner notes and more confident translation.
• Great student resource: A practical supplement for court reporting school, speedbuilding, and certification preparation.

Best For

• Court reporting students
• Speedbuilding students
• Realtime writers
• Captioning students
• CART providers
• Working reporters looking to improve accuracy and rhythm
• Writers who struggle with hesitation or multisyllabic words

Skills and Topics Covered

• Machine shorthand speedbuilding
• Fingering accuracy
• Stroke transitions
• Writing rhythm
• Metronome-based practice
• Vowel accuracy
• Multisyllabic word practice
• Hesitation reduction
• Theory-independent drill practice

Product Details

• Title: Fast Track to Machine Shorthand Speed
• Author: Carol Jochim / Carol Webster Jochim
• Publisher: Chicory Meadow / Phoenix Theory
• Format: Top-bound machine shorthand drill book
• Subject: Court reporting, machine shorthand, speedbuilding, realtime writing, accuracy drills
• Condition: Used - select available condition

Audio / USB Note

Some editions or copies may include audio support, CD, USB drive, or other supplemental materials. Supplemental items are included only when specifically stated in the selected condition option or listing photos. If audio, USB, CD, access codes, or companion materials are not specifically listed, they are not guaranteed.

Used Book Condition Guide

This listing may offer multiple used-condition options when available. Please select the condition grade before checkout. Price may vary depending on the selected condition.

• Grade A - Like New / Excellent: Minimal signs of use. Clean, tight copy with little to no writing or highlighting unless otherwise noted.
• Grade B - Very Good: Light signs of use. May have minor cover wear, edge wear, shelf wear, or small cosmetic imperfections.
• Grade C - Good: Good usable condition. May show normal wear, markings, highlighting, notes, stickers, or other signs of prior use.
• Grade D - Acceptable: Readable and usable copy with heavier wear, writing, highlighting, cover wear, or cosmetic flaws. No missing essential text pages unless specifically noted.

Condition Note

This is a used book. Actual condition may vary depending on the selected grade and current availability. Used books may show normal signs of prior handling, including cover wear, edge wear, shelf wear, stickers, bookstore markings, writing, highlighting, notes, or other cosmetic imperfections.

Please review the selected condition option and available photos before purchasing. Cover design, edition, and included supplemental materials may vary.

Shipping

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