National Handwriting Day was invented by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) website and is to be celebrated on January 23rd. Most people nowadays are stuck in a cubicle typing away on a computer. Even typing isn't an enjoyment to many people anymore (except when they're doing something such as typing a story or article).
The art of handwriting is now almost obsolete in today's technological world full of spell checks and easy-to-change fonts and font sizes. But it's still here- most of us don't have the time to type up a grocery list or find a program to type music. National Handwriting Day lets us all take a step back and realize what a pencil, hand, and paper can do.
Think about all the important, handwritten documents in the world. The Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, notes from runaways, notes written in school, essays, stories, poems, last wills, wedding vows, grocery lists, music, songs, and many more.
Observe people's handwriting. Handwriting can be as unique as fingerprints. Look at all the things in someone's writing that makes you realize who it belongs to. Analyze Handwriting (Graphology)
Learn what your handwriting says about yourself. If you think it's too sloppy or indifferent, then work on improving it. Improve Your Handwriting Write Neatly Practice Your Handwriting Daily
Learn cursive. Cursive is a faster way of writing, and looks prettier than normal handwriting. Some people prefer to just write their name in cursive, while others use cursive all the time.
Teach someone to write. Not everyone has the privilege of having a teacher or parent to teach them how to write.
Write letters to all your relatives and friends. Letters are much more personal than a simple email. Don't make them all say the same thing; say different things to different people, and even try to reminisce about fun things you did in the past.
Write a love letter. Send it anonymously to a crush, or make your boy/girlfriend's day by sending them one.
Write a story! This is one of the best things to write, because you can make your writing reflect what's happening in the story (i.e. when writing the word "wave", you make the word wavy, or when writing the word "falling" you make the word progressively fall off the page).
Learn about different fonts to write in. Why type in them on the computer when you can just write them out? Write Old English Letters Write Classic Font Draw Bubble Letters Write in Different Styles Draw 3D Letters Draw Ancient Letters Write in Gothic Calligraphy
Practice your personal signature. Look at other famous signatures for inspiration (such as the birthday boy of this holiday, John Hancock). For your signature, try making just one letter stand out or emphasize all the other letters.
Write a quick message somewhere. This should be simple and innocent, such as writing, "I think, therefore I am." on a random rock on the sidewalk, or writing an encouraging message on a piece of paper and taping it to the ceiling somewhere. If you're writing on public things, make sure that it's not permanent or inappropriate. Remember to write nice things, not gossip and sarcastic comments.
Write down your goals, dreams, and hopes. Those who write out their goals, dreams, and hopes are 33% more likely to achieve them due to the more personal nature of handwriting.
Keep a dream journal. Wouldn't it be nice to wake up and sleepily write down what you dreamt about?
Talk to your teacher or professor about having an assignment based about handwriting. If you are a teacher or professor, then consider making up an assignment.
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