Modern Cursive Handwriting: A Step-by-Step Guide and Workbook to Learn Script Penmanship for Adults and Teens with 150+ Practice Sheets and Bonus Downloads

Master the fundamentals of cursive handwriting with step-by-step instructions and targeted exercises.

Modern Cursive Handwriting is the bestselling cursive handwriting workbook for adults and teens, with beginner-friendly directions and guided practice pages to achieve a consistent, elegant penmanship style. This book is perfect whether you’re starting cursive or refining your skills, providing everything you need for effective handwriting improvement and a style you can be proud of.

Why You’ll Love This Handwriting Book:

• Letter-by-Letter Practice: Master cursive letters one at a time through guided exercises.
• Tips for Lefties: Find tailored advice for left-handers.
• Connector Exercises: Write in cursive smoothly and quickly.
• 100+ Common English Words: Practice cursive words used in daily writing.
• Sentences, Quotes & Pangrams: Tackle advanced exercises in your cursive writing practice.
• Pen & Posture Tips: Learn how to hold your pen and position your body.
• Warm-Up Drills: Prepare your hand and mind for daily handwriting practice.
• Envelope Addressing Tips: Learn to beautifully address envelopes while improving your penmanship.
• Recommended Handwriting Tools: Explore the best pens and paper.
• Writing Practice Prompts: Get inspired with fun handwriting practice.
• Bonus! Free printable practice sheets. Find the download link inside!

How to Use this Cursive Writing Workbook:

1. Practice Exercises in Order. The best way to learn how to write cursive is to work through this book in order. Take your time and write slowly until you’re confident with the whole cursive alphabet.
2. Practice to Perfection. Teach yourself better handwriting with exercises that progress from individual letters to full sentences. Trace first, then write freehand for handwriting practice that’s effective and enjoyable.
3. Repeat the Exercises. You can write directly in this handwriting copybook but many prefer to trace or copy the cursive exercises in order to revisit them as needed.
4. Download the Extra Cursive Worksheets. Use the link inside to download extra cursive practice pages and italic handwriting paper to further refine your cursive handwriting skills.
5. Keep Practicing! Take your new cursive skills to the next level with the Modern Cursive Handwriting Companion Workbooks. These additional penmanship books focus on writing full pages of text, solidifying your mastery of cursive handwriting.

Better Handwriting For Adults, Students, and Homeschoolers:

This is a handwriting guide for beginners and experienced learners alike! Whether you’re looking for a handwriting aid for a child, homeschool cursive practice, or you’re an adult wanting to improve your handwriting, this cursive handwriting practice book provides the ideal blend of challenge and support.

This book is an invaluable resource for students to learn cursive. With simple instructions and fun illustrations, it integrates cursive writing practice into lessons and keeps students motivated. It teaches American cursive handwriting, ensuring students learn the most widely-taught script in U.S. schools.

Book Details:

• Quality paper to prevent bleed-through.
• Durable soft cover for frequent use.
• 8.5 x 11-inch pages for comfortable practice.
• 206 pages from beginner to advanced.

Molly Suber Thorpe, a professional calligrapher since 2009, has taught thousands through her calligraphy and handwriting books. With a particular love of teaching, Molly’s true passion is helping others learn calligraphy and script penmanship, opening doors to new creative opportunities and careers.

Molly Suber Thorpe creates custom lettering for brands and individuals around the world, digital assets for artists, and bestselling books for calligraphers. Since 2009, she has empowered aspiring letterers to refine their skills through her books, classes, and tools, helping them unlock new creative opportunities and launch successful careers.

Molly is recognized as a pioneering influence in the modern calligraphy movement, being one of the first calligraphers to embrace the whimsical pointed pen styles and bold color palettes that have become so popular today.

She has collaborated with clients including Google Arts & Culture, Michael Kors, Martha Stewart, Lonely Planet, Fendi, and more. Her work and words have been featured in such publications as The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Martha Stewart Weddings, Los Angeles Times, and Buzzfeed.

Molly also loves to teach. Along with offering in-person calligraphy workshops in the United States and Europe, she is recognized as a Skillshare Top Teacher, with her courses amassing over 2 million minutes of view time and reaching more than 45,000 students.