By Bishal Kalita
Published Mar 31, 2025

Hindustan Times
Education

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How to improve your handwriting? These tips can help you

Good handwriting ensures that your writing is easily readable, which is important in professional, academic, or personal communication. If you want to improve yours, try these AI-suggested tips.

Finding the right pen: Your pen is your weapon here. Choose the one that feels comfortable in your hand. Experiment with different types (ballpoint, gel, fountain pens) to see which gives you the smoothest writing experience.

Posture: Sit up straight with both feet flat on the floor and your writing arm at a comfortable angle. Your body and hand posture play a big role in the fluidity and consistency of your handwriting.

Practice letter formation: Practice each letter separately. Focus on the consistency in size, shape and spacing. Repeat letters you struggle with. Do not move on before you are able to form each one correctly.

Slow down: Do not rush through the process. Take your time to form each letter neatly, focusing on each stroke. As you get more comfortable, increase your speed while maintaining legibility.

Use lined paper: Lined paper helps keep your writing straight and evenly spaced. It also helps maintain consistent letter size and ensures that your words are aligned properly on the page

Practice regularly: Practice makes one perfect is true for learning any new skill. Be patient. Set aside time each day to write, whether it's journaling, copying sentences, or simply writing the alphabet. Over time, your handwriting will improve.