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Win Before You Begin – Court Reporting

So I know I talk/compare steno a lot with tennis, but that’s because that’s what I know – tennis and movie stuff – those are my other main interests.  So…another tennis story for you that involves my son – this … Continue reading

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Sick? Pass Your Court Reporting Tests!

Not feeling great? A little under the weather? Now’s the perfect time to pass your court reporting tests! I’ve seen it happen time and time again. A student walks into a classroom, steno machine under one arm, a box of … Continue reading

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You’re Not Mark Kislingbury!

I remember the first time it happened.  I had just started my online program and got a call from a student.  “Is this really Marc?  I can’t believe I’m speaking with Marc!”  Well wasn’t that nice!  I mean, my program … Continue reading

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A Steno School Story … And You’re Fired!

I think it’s safe to say I’ve done every job on the teaching side of court reporting.  I started off as a reader in steno school.  I did academic grading for a long time.  I taught every speed class at … Continue reading

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Get On The Court Reporting School Roller Coaster!

Welcome to court reporting school!  Make sure to sit back in your seat and lower the safety bar.  Keep your hands in the car at all times.  All clear?  Away we go!  Click… click… click… click… click… AHHHHHHHHHH!!!  Does that … Continue reading

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Electronic Recording is Here!!! Run!!!

If you’re a court reporter (or court reporting student) who works on an actual steno machine – RUN!!!  The day you’ve been dreading is finally here!!!  Electronic recording is taking over!  Doubt me?  Take a look at the article below. … Continue reading

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Court Reporting Documentary – Behind the Scenes!

Later this week we will have the “world debut” trailer for our court reporting documentary.  Most movies don’t have a fancy debut for their trailers, but….most documentaries don’t get shown in big theaters, so we thought this would be a … Continue reading

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Steno – The Olympics – It’s the StenOlympics!

Steno and the Olympics rarely, if ever, collide!  I’m here to change that.  This blog should probably be in 2 parts – “StenOlympics” and “What Students Can Learn From Olympic Athletes.”  But it’s in 1 part, so deal with it … Continue reading

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Court Reporting Students – Learn From Kids!

Court reporting students spend pretty much all of their time learning from adults.  That’s a big mistake!  Little kids, pure and energetic, sometimes have a lot more to offer in terms of advice, energy and common sense.  Sometimes the basics … Continue reading

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Nipples! A Court Reporting Reader’s Nightmare!

I started off in the court reporting world as the lowest of the low…a reader!  For those of you who have never taken live classes in court reporting school, the reader is the one who reads to you each day, … Continue reading

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