On Brushing up Your Writing Skills in 2010
It can sometimes seem like penmanship is becoming unnecessary, it’s one that is even nowadays fundamental in many areas of life. A written missive carries more importance than a typewritten missive; for example an invitation, an apology, or an application for a job.
You might believe it’s a recent trend of the masses eschewing penmanship for the keyboard, yet as far back as the late 19th century, there were that penmanship was being disregarded because of the invention of those times : the typwriter. These days, the fault is being linked to the utilization of computers.
Still, there still exists a healthy demand for handwriting ability in in every area of day to day life. Handwritten missives are considered as far more honest, they show the writer has carefully thought out his words, and they show more deference to the reader. In the modern era of templated letters, the hand-written letter has never been more influential.
I’ve often been caught red-handed with my own terrible penmanship - made worse due to years of relying on my computer keyboard. In situations where I’ve had to put pen to paper, my words have been almost illegible at times. So how did I get over this problem?How to resolve such a problem? I handwrote more often, and my writing greatly improved. Therefore it’s smart to improve your hand writing through sheer repitition.
Another tip is to get a pen you are comfortable with, with refills. Good pens to refill with include the celebrated mont blanc fountain pens. This enables you to improve your handwriting with the same pen.
