It’s time to step away from your screens and pick up a pen to celebrate National Handwriting Day on 23rd January. Rather than relying on technology, why not write a letter to a friend, start a journal or even jot down that never-ending to-do list? Handwriting allows you to express your personality and get creative, but if it’s not your strong point, don’t fear. We have over 40 free calligraphy and hand-lettering exercises for you to choose from, simply click on each book cover below to download your practice pages.
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1. Practice makes perfect
Hand Lettering Art Pack by Lisa Engelbrecht, published by Quarry Books an imprint of The Quarto Group (£14.99, quartoknows.com)
2. Abstract alphabets
Draw, Color and Sticker: Creative Lettering Sketchbook by Marissa Giambrone (£12.99, quartoknows.com)
3. Calligraphy workshop
Secrets of Modern Calligraphy by Kirsten Burke (£12.99, bonnierpublishing.com)
4. Font fancy
Draw Your Own Fonts by Tony Seddon (£9.99, quartoknows.com)
5. Handwriting how-to
Modern Lettering by Rebecca Cahill Roots (£14.99, batsford.com)
6. Personal touches
Written By Hand by Erica Tighe, published by Rock Point an imprint of the Quarto Group (£10.99, quartoknows.com)
7. Tool cool
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Learn to Create Modern CalligraphyLettering by Shelly Kim, published by Rock Point an imprint of The Quarto Group (£10.99, quartoknows.com)
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