Obtain a shorthand instructional text book at your local library or buy a textbook at a local college bookstore. Download a free PDF file of the Gregg or Pitman shorthand system of writing. Teach yourself shorthand by following the textbook and completing practice assignments in the book.
Enroll in a college or technical school course for shorthand writing instruction. Consider taking an online course that allows you to proceed at your own pace. Select a free "Teach Yourself" online course to learn shorthand at your own pace and as your schedule allows.
Practice writing shorthand every day. Make grocery lists and to-do lists using shorthand. Practice taking dictation of recorded television or radio programming in shorthand to improve your speed and accuracy. Play back recordings after taking dictation to check your accuracy.