Crystal W. from Wethersfield, CT asks: I love Notebooking and I write all the time! I have bad handwriting. When I tried to do the assessment form I couldn’t read half of what I wrote. What can I do?
Far be it for me to give anyone advice on improving handwriting as my handwriting has been compared to a psychotic 5 year old’s! Thankfully, I asked a friend who dabbles in calligraphy for a few tips. Here’s what she came up with:
- Posture When you write, sit comfortably but also upright. A desk or table is also a necessity.
- Slow down Take the time to form the letters and pay attention to what you’re doing. This makes a bigger difference than you might think.
- Use ruled paper Ruled paper is very helpful if you use it right. The right way being, make sure your letters reach the bottom line and they are the correct height. As an example, an “h” should reach the top while a “t” should reach 2/3 to 3/4 the way up the space.
- Use a slow implement Using a slow writing utensil like a pencil or pen that doesn’t lay too much ink. Even writing on a stack of paper can help slow things down. When things are slower you have more control.
- Practice Obviously.
Bonus thing! Get a handwriting workbook.