Over the last 7 years I’ve devoted a significant chunk of time to handwriting. At first my intention was not at all to improve my handwriting quality - although I believe nice handwriting is a desirable skill by almost anyone - but rather my intention behind handwriting was more closely related to my personal development practice. You can learn about the 3 most significant ways cursive handwriting helped me in the last article.

Inevitably, over 7 years of regular handwriting I experienced a slow progression in its quality,

but there were a few tricks that I used to greatly accelerate the progress when needed.

Most recently my interest in handwriting has become extremely aesthetic. I still perceive handwriting to be first and foremost an exercise, but as I have found a talent for the practice I’ve made strides to more aggressively improve my handwriting.

There are, unfortunately, no shortcuts to improving your handwriting, but in this article I’ll provide you with 3 steps to improve your handwriting that are effective, insightful, and eccentric.

I shall relay these tips in order of recommended implementation, but all three are simple enough to get started on in the matter of single practice session but complicated enough to implement regardless of your skill level. So, whether you’re a beginner or reaching the level of an expert, there is a tip here that can elevate your practice.

Work From An Alphabet Exemplar

The first thing you should do, prior to even picking up a pen or pencil, is find an exemplar featuring an alphabet you love.