{"id":64164,"date":"2026-01-21T08:01:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefabulous.co\/qa\/i-want-to-write-beautifully-in-my-journal-i-mean-calligraphy-style-writing-but-it-is-a-lot-of-work-how-do-you-continue-to-write-when-the-handwriting-is-not-that-good\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T08:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:01:54","slug":"i-want-to-write-beautifully-in-my-journal-i-mean-calligraphy-style-writing-but-it-is-a-lot-of-work-how-do-you-continue-to-write-when-the-handwriting-is-not-that-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefabulous.co\/qa\/i-want-to-write-beautifully-in-my-journal-i-mean-calligraphy-style-writing-but-it-is-a-lot-of-work-how-do-you-continue-to-write-when-the-handwriting-is-not-that-good\/","title":{"rendered":"I want to write beautifully  in my journal. I mean calligraphy style writing. But it is a lot of work. How do you continue to write when the handwriting is not that \u201cgood\u201d?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Suma F.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Well, the way I see it, journaling is all about writing down what you feel at the moment. It is a means of emptying your thoughts and clearing your mind and to gain some perspective about your life at present. A journal is your best friend to whom you can share any secret you hold. So handwriting doesn\u2019t matter in my opinion. How you feel after journaling is what matters the most. So, keep penning your thoughts down without any judgement, without a care about your handwriting! Happy journaling!<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thefa-test2 thefa-entity-placement\" id=\"thefa-1822968498\"><div id=\"thefa-3657265701\"><style>.thefa-test2 {margin-bottom: 24px;}<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"banner-content-position light-viol\">\r\n<div class=\"banner-text max400\">Habit building made easy<\/div>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/start.thefabulous.co\/onboarding\/fabulous-initial?utm_source=community-qa&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=afterfirstquestionoranswer-purple-achievegoals\" class=\"banner-cta red w-inline-block\">\r\n<div>Start now<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Alisha Y.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">You can use a practice sheet to practice your handwriting skills in calligraphy. For me, practicing is the key to really improve your handwriting skills. Even though I had difficulties in writing calligraphy, I always use a piece of paper to practice calligraphy handwriting until I was able to get the hang  of it. If you really want to write beautifully in your journal, I suggest you practice first, get a piece of paper or a practice sheet, until you are satisfied on your handwriting. I also wanted to write beautifully in my journal like quotes, words, names of people, etc. By practicing every day, you\u2019ll be able to write so beautifully without the feeling that your handwriting is perfect or good. It doesn\u2019t have to be perfect, what really matters is you really put an effort on what you write in your journal.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Georgia C.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I personally love my handwriting. It\u2019s an expression of the self! No one had handwriting like you, whether good or bad, so maybe you can learn to love it as a piece of something that is special to you! My handwriting also is scrawlly and messy, similar to my dad\u2019s. I like that when I write it reminds me of him and his spirit that I carry with me always \u2764\ufe0f<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Israa N.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I continue to write even when my handwriting isn\u2019t perfect because journaling is more about expression than appearance. If I wait until my writing looks \u201cgood,\u201d I might never write at all. My journal is a private space, not something meant to impress, and allowing myself to write imperfectly helps me stay consistent and honest. Over time, practice naturally improves handwriting, but what truly matters is showing up and letting my thoughts flow.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Suma F. 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