Speedwriting: An Introduction to the BakerWrite System
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Do you struggle to take minutes of meetings or take telephone messages? Do you quickly scribble notes and then find yourself unable to read them back? This is probably because you have no structure to your notetaking. In this BakerWrite speedwriting webinar you will learn a simple system which will solve these problems, reduce your stress and improve your efficiency. After this session you will already know how the system works and you will have a plan to continue your development.
Your Benefits of Attending:
- Learn about silent letters, vowels and phonetics and why that is important
- Understand common prefixes and suffixes
- Gain proven techniques for taking notes
- Walk away with the next steps for creating an effective action plan
Join award winning speaker Heather Baker as she takes you step-by-step through the speedwriting system that she personally developed. There is no better way to learn than directly from the individual who created the system! Grab your pen and notepad and be prepared to be taking better notes by the end of the session than you were at the beginning.
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Heather Baker
After over 20 years as a secretary and then PA herself, Heather established Baker Thompson Associates in 2000 to inspire Office Professionals to excel in their roles for their success and the success of their organisations. This award winning trainer now travels the world working with small and larg [...]
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Great training! I'm hoping to be able to successfully apply what I've learned to my work responsibilities.
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Great way to condense notes/minutes etc. I am getting started today!
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a sheet with a list of the short cuts would have been nice to have.
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It was a very engaging presentation with several short exercises throughout, making it easy to understand and grasp the concepts. I can't wait to put the tools into practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The BakerWrite speedwriting system is a structured note-taking method developed by award-winning trainer Heather Baker, designed to help professionals write faster and more accurately without learning complex traditional shorthand. Unlike classical shorthand systems, BakerWrite uses a phonetic approach — reducing words by applying rules around silent letters, vowels, and common prefixes and suffixes to create abbreviated forms that remain readable when reviewed later. The system gives note-takers a consistent framework so abbreviations are predictable and reproducible, eliminating frustration with illegible or forgotten scribbles. BakerWrite is particularly valuable for administrative professionals, executive assistants, and anyone who regularly takes meeting minutes or telephone messages. The system is designed to be learned quickly, with practitioners seeing measurable improvement within a single session led by Heather Baker herself.
Taking accurate meeting minutes requires capturing key decisions, action items, and discussion points in real time — a task that can feel overwhelming without a structured note-taking method. Speedwriting systems like BakerWrite help by providing a consistent set of abbreviation rules that reduce the number of letters needed for common words and phrases, allowing note-takers to keep pace with fast-moving conversations. The phonetic foundation of BakerWrite means notes are easier to transcribe back accurately, reducing errors in the final minutes document. For administrative professionals responsible for distributing meeting records, this translates into higher accuracy, less transcription time, and reduced stress. Learning a speedwriting system is one of the most practical skills an office professional can develop to improve efficiency and workplace credibility.
Phonetics, silent letters, and vowels are the building blocks of the BakerWrite speedwriting system. English spelling is notoriously inconsistent — many letters are silent and vowels follow complex rules. Speedwriting leverages these patterns by systematically removing silent letters and optional vowels, creating shorter written forms that still convey the sound and meaning of words. Words with silent letters can be written without them, and in many cases vowels between consonants can be omitted without losing readability. Understanding these linguistic principles helps note-takers apply abbreviation rules consistently across a wide vocabulary rather than memorizing individual shortcuts for every word. This phonetic framework is what makes BakerWrite more systematic and transferable than ad-hoc personal abbreviations, making notes far easier to read back hours or days after they were written.
The BakerWrite speedwriting system is particularly valuable for administrative assistants, executive assistants, office managers, and anyone whose role requires capturing information quickly in real-time settings. Professionals who regularly take meeting minutes, record client calls, attend briefings, or support senior executives will find that a structured note-taking system dramatically improves both speed and accuracy. The system is also relevant for business students, journalists, researchers, and project managers who frequently document verbal information. Unlike stenography or machine shorthand, BakerWrite requires no special equipment — just a pen and paper or any digital note-taking tool. The low barrier to entry combined with rapid skill development makes it accessible to anyone looking to enhance their professional efficiency and reduce the stress of real-time note capture.
One of the key advantages of the BakerWrite speedwriting system is its rapid learning curve. Unlike classical shorthand systems that require months or years of practice to reach proficiency, BakerWrite is built on a small set of intuitive phonetic rules that can be applied immediately. Participants in the introductory webinar led by Heather Baker — the system's creator — report being able to take better notes by the end of a single 60-minute session. The learning path involves understanding core principles around silent letters, vowels, and common prefixes and suffixes, then practicing application in real note-taking scenarios. After the initial session, learners follow a guided action plan for continued development, building speed and confidence incrementally. For organizations looking to upskill administrative staff, BakerWrite offers a high return on a minimal time investment.