How to Improve Your Handwriting

In this video, we'll chat eight tips for improving your handwriting -- and embracing your skills!
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01:30 - Choosing the right writing utensil
03:14 - The importance of relaxation
04:20 - Warmup drills
05:13 - Paper placement
07:20 - Helpful worksheets
09:33 - Seizing practice opportunities
10:00 - Helpful guidelines
11:40 - Writing pace and personal style

[jenniferanderson]

I love that you mention how handwriting changes dependent on mood! Mine changes all the time, from mood, to writing instrument, paper, time, etc. and it's refreshing to have that validated.

[tiffanyrawson]

Just when I think I'm satisfied with my handwriting, I find a new style or font that makes me question my whole existence.

[MultiMartina]

Dear Lindsey, as a matter of fact you‘ve become my teacher for about 8 years now. I started learning with you out of two reasons: I wanted to calm down, come back to myself after a burnout or in the course of one. The next reason is that I wanted to say goodbye to being that superficial, but being someone who starts to create beauty. And there you gave me all that was needed - the encouragement, the techniques and the help in buying the stuff I need. Your courses and worksheets are excellent. And I admire the way you organize everything with your little ones. Thank you, Lindsey, for everything.
What I do now is completely different, but I can write beautifully, I watch my handwriting, it’s important to me to organize the paper I write on or paint on ..

[celticpeasant]

Boy did I need this. I am 70 - when I was 6 to about 10, we practiced handwriting every single day in school. We were graded on our "penmanship" and over the years I have learned to write messy and it has just stayed that way. ;) Thank you so much for this.

[TaylorTaco]

I wish I discovered you years ago, but I'm SO happy I found you when I did just a couple years ago. Just doing the warmup drills and actually relaxing has improved my handwriting so much. It's easy to forget the simple things sometimes. Thank you for your videos, worksheets, website, emails, tutorials, courses, and EVERYTHING! <3

[BaileyandMatt-uhnx]

I always love coming back to your handwriting worksheets and course. They are a reminder to take notice of bad habits that I may have picked up along the way and make simple corrections.

[chooch]

My handwriting is all over the place. Some days it’s messy - rushed, some days it’s neat and tidy - take my time, some times it’s beautiful - conscience writing. You are spot on. A nice smooth pen is key!

[thisiscalledmah]

Yes, I totally agree you! And wished I had seen this video before because it took me a little long to find out that handwriting depends on the pen you connect with. Totally in love with your points✨😍

[shewhoisaudacious]

You were a big inspiration for improving my handwriting. I love your worksheets.

[reddiewip]

thank you for this. I’m 20, learned cursive in kinder and first grade but then they took it out of schools. This really helped as my handwriting varies dramatically. I’m self taught now but I used to be so self conscious of how varied my handwriting is. Having that variety validated is greatly appreciated lol thank you!

[DeborahMorganStudio]

Thank you so much for these tips! I've downloaded the worksheets and am ready to start my journey to better handwriting. I'll let you know how it goes. 🙂

[pippinmctaggart]

I have been a hard pen-clutcher for most of my life, and after a while writing, my hand gets sore. When I try and relax it, I lose control over the shape and placement of my letters. I'm going to try your worksheet and see if that will help me retrain my hand and grip to just chill out, lol! Thanks so much for sharing it, Lindsey!

[debpeters]

Hi Lindsey, all I can say is another fantastic video that has helped me. Not so much improve my handwriting but to remember learning cursive at school and recapping the basics needed to regain lovely handwriting. Thank you 🥰

[savannahc]

I have been periodically working on improving my handwriting for the last five years or so and you have encouraged me to stick with it! I really loved your description of what handwriting reflects- it made me feel a lot less guilty for my messy notes 😝 Thank you for a great video!

[SueD.]

Thanks for all of these tips. I need to relax my grip. Thanks for the worksheet.

[nowisallthereis]

I have been writing hundreds of letters and postcards in a GOTV campaign. I switched to your recommended pen long ago. It makes writing smooth and fun. But these tips are so simple and effective. I improved the look of my handwritten letters 100% by following your advice. Thanks for these tips.

[kaykane]

I actually bought this course and have worked my way through about half of it. I love the "why" of the exercises and understand I am supposed to repeat the actions. It will be interesting to see the final comparison between before and after. Best thing so far: I have been able to leave a legible grocery list other people in this house can read!!!! Thanks, kk

[tomharrison]

I once enjoyed my random handwriting styles but it led to me being held back at school . Thank you for such an enjoyable, inclusive and instructional video .

[Sunny-prqw]

so many good suggestions. I have worked for years to improve my handwriting, and I will get even better remembering and doing these. thanks!

[ledyschemin]

Thank you for all these tips, Lindsey!!