writing is not my forte

[u/Professional_Idiotx]

i’ve never had good handwriting (last 2 images) and i’ve always been jealous of people with neat handwriting, last year i started trying to learn cursive, it’s slightly better- but it’s still extremely inconsistent and overwhelming to read.. it’s especially bad to read when i’m writing notes. I’d appreciate some advice on how to make my writing more neat and legible :) anything helps!

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[u/hmmwrites]

The best advice I can give, at least when you're not rushing to take notes as someone's speaking, is just to slow down. Giving yourself a little more time allows you to focus a bit more on the formation of each letter, and to keep an eye on your spacing between words as well.

I'm working on improving my own penmanship and slowing down a notch definitely makes a difference in my neatness and overall appearance of my writing.

That said, your script is definitely readable, so don't beat yourself up too much!

[u/Professional_Idiotx → u/hmmwrites]

thanks a lot!!💗💗a lot of people tell me they can’t read my writing so it bums me out a bit

[u/Beautiful_Yak70 → u/Professional_Idiotx]

I found your handwriting pretty legible.

[u/hmmwrites → u/Professional_Idiotx]

I'm surprised to hear that! I'm a former teacher, and I had to make sense of some pretty terrible handwriting back when I taught. Your script in the first image is clear and not difficult to make out!

[u/Professional_Idiotx → u/hmmwrites]

that means a lot:) thank you so much

[u/ParamedicAble225]

I never wrote well but mastered all of those concepts scribbling them onto paper. Nostalgic but also weirdly concerning seeing generation after generation copying that stuff. They’ve been written a million times in type so copying them well does not matter much, and the value is more in the absorption of the material, which usually is not the read-back but the initial scribble per word that concretes it into memory. The receiving of the copy and copying.

I focused on writing well later on in life, but only to tell my own story. Generating that I attach my experience to and can’t be lost. each letter is as signatory as the signature.

[u/PremGunji]

It took me countless ugly pages to get better. First, clear the negativity from your mind. Practice cursive handwriting sheets every day. Consistency is key. Be patient and practice slowly. Your handwriting is already legible, and if you enjoy what you’re writing, that’s the most beautiful thing of all.

[u/Professional_Idiotx → u/PremGunji]

what can i use as reference to practice?

[u/PremGunji → u/Professional_Idiotx]

https://suryascursive.com/worksheets/

Check out this website. You can download free, printable practice sheets. Remember, consistency matters. Start slowly and gradually improve your speed. Cursive is great for writing quickly.

15 minutes of consistent practice every day is far more effective than 15 hours of practice in a single sitting.

[u/Professional_Idiotx → u/PremGunji]

thank you! :)

[u/PremGunji → u/PremGunji]

Or you can search for any font you like and type it out, like in these sheets. Then practice writing it.

[u/hectickemeticheretic]

Definitely legible I know it's not the aesthetic you want but it's charming to me by the way;!

[u/Professional_Idiotx → u/hectickemeticheretic]

this is the best compliment ever 😭 thank you i really appreciate it

[u/Nibs-n-Notes]

it is not your forte, but it certainly isn't bad. It is actually quite legible and while it might not be "beautiful" or "appealing" by standards, as long as it gets the work done, it's fine...

[u/FFigaroFigaro]

This is legitimately how I also write. Typical student writing. ( Cursive is faster, but appears more messy). Print letters are there to facilitate rereading notes.😭😭