How do I improve my handwriting?

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03/17/25 6:47pm
The best way to improve your handwriting is through practice, so start by writing on a daily basis. Handwriting worksheets or workbooks can be really helpful for tracing letters and learning the height and placement of each letter. Keep a relaxed grip on your writing utensil, try angling the paper a few different ways until you find out what works best for you, and take your time forming the letters. Using a nice pen or pencil and special stationery or pretty paper can make it even more fun.
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Swetha Shenoy
Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist
03/17/25 7:03pm
Much like calligraphy or lettering, if one wants to improve their handwriting, it is about practicing . You can get handwriting worksheets on Etsy or for free online. Download a couple of worksheets that you like.

Start by tracing over the writing initially to build some muscle memory and to learn how to move your pen or your pencil in those shapes that you like. Then eventually, learn to let go of the tracing paper and try it on your own, really slowing down. Whether it's calligraphy or handwriting, I think it's important to be mindful, slow down, and focus on one letter at a time or a couple of letters at a time to improve your skill.

Practice does not mean you practice for 30 minutes every day. Start small by doing 5 to 10 minutes a day , working on a few sets of letters every day. Again, have a little bit of structure and just practice, practice, practice.
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XX_Azure_Comet_Xx
03/17/25 7:55pm
The only way you'll get better at something is by doing it over and over and *over*.
If you're really passionate about getting good handwriting, practicing every day is my suggestion. It doesn't have to be legit tracing words. Just journaling and writing stories is what I do, and I get many compliments on my handwriting! If I can learn to do something, so can you. Give it a go! (Ngl I've been writing like this for only 4 years. Good luck!)
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