07-20-2011, 08:09 PM
[COLOR="#000080"]How to Improve Your English Handwriting
In years past, students spent an extensive amount of time perfecting their handwriting. In this digital age, much less time is devoted to this task. This reduced emphasis on this skill has lead to a larger number of people struggling with poor or illegible handwriting. If you want neater handwriting, there are some simple steps that you can take to improve the overall quality of your handwriting and produce more legible penmanship.
Instructions
1
Slow down. The more you rush when writing, the sloppier your handwriting will become. Avoid illegible scrawling by slowing down and carefully forming each letter.
2
Select a writing implement that fits comfortably into your hand. Everyone's hand is different. Some write best with a thick writing utensil, while others produce their best script with a skinny pen or pencil. Visit your local office supply store and try out several writing utensils until you find the one that feels best.
3
Hold the writing implement properly. The proper grasp for a pen or pencil is to hold the implement with your thumb and index finger, and allow the pen to rest on the middle finger. If you commonly hold your pen or pencil different, modify your grip to improve your writing.
4
Relax your muscles. If you tense your muscles while you write, your handwriting will look squeezed and forced. Loosen your muscles to allow your hand to flow smoothly over the paper when you write to ensure the fluid production of words and letters.
5
Practice letters separately. To improve the overall quality of your writing, study each letter in isolation. The best way to ensure that you form each letter properly is to practice the writing of that letter repeatedly. On standard notebook paper, write each letter again and again, following proper form and taking your time.
6
Copy passages from a text. Rehearse your writing by copying passages from a text. Select small sections of text and carefully copy them, ensuring that you hold your pen properly and produce each letter appropriately.
7
Think about your handwriting when you write. As you engage in daily writing, keep handwriting in your mind. Remember to write slowly, use proper form and carefully produce each letter so that your handwriting practice effectively improves your writing overall.
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In years past, students spent an extensive amount of time perfecting their handwriting. In this digital age, much less time is devoted to this task. This reduced emphasis on this skill has lead to a larger number of people struggling with poor or illegible handwriting. If you want neater handwriting, there are some simple steps that you can take to improve the overall quality of your handwriting and produce more legible penmanship.
Instructions
1
Slow down. The more you rush when writing, the sloppier your handwriting will become. Avoid illegible scrawling by slowing down and carefully forming each letter.
2
Select a writing implement that fits comfortably into your hand. Everyone's hand is different. Some write best with a thick writing utensil, while others produce their best script with a skinny pen or pencil. Visit your local office supply store and try out several writing utensils until you find the one that feels best.
3
Hold the writing implement properly. The proper grasp for a pen or pencil is to hold the implement with your thumb and index finger, and allow the pen to rest on the middle finger. If you commonly hold your pen or pencil different, modify your grip to improve your writing.
4
Relax your muscles. If you tense your muscles while you write, your handwriting will look squeezed and forced. Loosen your muscles to allow your hand to flow smoothly over the paper when you write to ensure the fluid production of words and letters.
5
Practice letters separately. To improve the overall quality of your writing, study each letter in isolation. The best way to ensure that you form each letter properly is to practice the writing of that letter repeatedly. On standard notebook paper, write each letter again and again, following proper form and taking your time.
6
Copy passages from a text. Rehearse your writing by copying passages from a text. Select small sections of text and carefully copy them, ensuring that you hold your pen properly and produce each letter appropriately.
7
Think about your handwriting when you write. As you engage in daily writing, keep handwriting in your mind. Remember to write slowly, use proper form and carefully produce each letter so that your handwriting practice effectively improves your writing overall.
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