How to Gain/Maintain Speed as a Working Court Reporter

So how does one gain or maintain speed on the steno machine after they've graduated and start working as a freelance court reporter? I've been seeking answers to this question myself. As a freelancer, you're not necessarily writing on your machine every day, unlike someone that works within the court system. Granted, you probably do spend a fair amount of time on the computer keyboard while transcribing, so that at least exercises similar muscles, I would assume.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

 

Here are some briefs inspired by dialogue in my absolute favorite Halloween movie, It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, one that until recently I hadn't seen since I was a kid. So I guess I'm back blogging again. It's been a bit of a hiatus, but now seems like a good time to get back to it since things are starting to settle down at work. I finally feel like I have a handle on things and am excited about things to come.

Halloween WHAOEN
sincere SAOERNS
sincerity SAO*ERNS
candy KAEND
apples A*PLZ
Charlie KHA(*)ERL
pumpkin PRUFRP

Happy briefing and Halloween!