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How many minutes should I practice a day?

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As much as you can. The more you practice, the quicker your handwriting will improve. But don't practice so much that your hand cramps!

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What are some sample sentences that I can write to improve it?

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"The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog" and “Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow”.

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Should I start with pen or pencil first?

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Either is fine, though most people use a pen. A pen can be useful so that you don't feel a need to erase your mistakes and start over. You need to study your mistakes in order to know what to work on.

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How do I make a permanent change in my handwriting?

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You just have to practice at it. You may have to practice a lot, but practice is key.

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What is a suitable pen for me?

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Look for one that flows well and feels comfortable in your hand.

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What can I do if my writing is uneven?

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Try practicing with a ruler. You place it straight across the paper so your pencil can't go under. This will help you keep your lines even, and you can eventually take away the ruler!

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What kind of topics can I write about?

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Say your teacher is giving you an essay, try doing a mock essay on that topic with your new handwriting.

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Should I practice my handwriting on blank paper or lined paper?

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Begin practicing on ruled paper, so you can have nice even lines. Then, you can move onto practicing on blank paper.

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How can I make my writing exactly how I want it?

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Practice your handwriting everyday until it comes naturally.

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How can I get a simple, good handwriting?

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Copy Times New Roman font. It is a simple font that looks neat and clean. Try the same steps in making your own style with Times New Roman, Helvetica, or Arial. These are the most basic fonts, and they are in almost every word processing software...

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What should I do if I write letters smaller or larger than others?

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Try to work on the letter that you messed up on, so when you keep working, most of your letters will start getting into shape. Don't try to write on a computer a lot.

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Why does my handwriting change drastically per pen, and how can I improve it? My handwriting is only neat with a chisel tip utensil.

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It could be the grip you're using on the pen or the pen's ink flow. Pens that require you to press hard to let the ink flow may be harder to control, therefore making your handwriting less attractive, or more forced.

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Which handwriting is fast, cursive or straight?

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Cursive is faster because every word is linked together, making it a smoother way of writing. Standard writing makes you stop at every letter causing the process to be slower.

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How long does it take?

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Some people find it easier than others, thus taking a shorter period of time to learn it.

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Where can I find fonts to copy?

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A good site to use is dafont.com. It has a variety of fonts and bitmaps.

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Should I write in cursive or separated letters?

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Separate letters are fine but cursive looks neater.

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Why is my handwriting not improving when I'm trying to change it?

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You just haven't practiced for long enough.

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Is there a way of changing my handwriting style without using tracing paper and printed fonts?

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You could always just look at the fonts from your computer screen and copy them down. Then you can do your own spin on them to come up with your new handwriting.

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