To think I have worse handwriting than a nine year old (picture attached)

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And what can I do about it?

That's really lovely writing.
If you're writing joined up on a flip chart, make sure you write larger than you think you need to. Its hard go read joined up writing in thick marker unless it's really large.

Before looking at the picture, I was prepared to say "retrain as a doctor" as illegible handwriting is a prerequisite for them. However, your handwriting is absolutely fine.

I moved primary schools and had to move from a very Italic style ( a fashion for a while) to a very rounded style. My handwriting never really recovered and is way worse than the OPs ( who is clear and legible) . It can look ok but falls to pieces when I speed up. Learning shorthand was great for taking notes but added to the normal handwriting mess as I added shortcuts and ‘blends’ into it.

Your handwriting is fine - but anything on a flipchart or blackboard etc is better PRINTED.

Much more legible and easy to read from the back of the room.

You have good handwriting. Better than some teachers judging from my kids' books.

Ha! You should see mine, I’ve barely written anything in 20 years everything is typed. Yours is quite lovely

It's lovely, OP. Mine is scarcely legible (even by me). Not helped by scarcely writing a word longhand in ten years or so!

Looks fine to me! My handwriting is absolutely appalling. I don't even do joined up. It bothers me but it's not for lack of practice, it's just how it's meant to be!

I think both of you have lovely handwriting! I thought we'd have more than two samples by now. When I'm in a real hurry I can't always read my own writing. I think I am a lazy writer, I go too fast and doing close my letters or join them properly.

You see, I quite like Paisho’s writing - it looks grown up and sophisticated!

I think it's fine. Way better than my cursive. I do think if you're writing on a flip chart you should print, though.

Frosted Snowdrop - also very grown up!

Printed - capitals? Or just not joined up?

You see, I quite like Paisho’s writing - it looks grown up and sophisticated!

Seriously? No offense to Paisho, but no. Yours is better. Paisho's is better than mine, though.

Stealth boast

If you’re going to be writing on a flip chart for an audience you might want to consider printing or all caps as that’s generally easier to read, especially at a distance, then joined up.

But I would say your handwriting is on the neater side of average, nowadays.

Cross post!

Printed capitals is generally easier to read on things like flip charts.

Bad handwriting is when it's difficult to read and yours is very easy to read

Just printed.

On a whiteboard I always use printed handwriting, not joined. No capitals though - a large chunk of text in capitals is more difficult to read for many people. Remember to write large so that people sat a distance away can read it.

I only use cursive joined when teaching handwriting - and I have to really think about it to make sure it is neat and legible!

^^ fishing for compliments

OP, why don't you use a capital I when referring to yourself?

I am frequently complimented on my handwriting and I take no effort over it. However when writing on a flip chart it all goes to shit 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wouldn’t worry about it.

I also think your writing is lovely. Mine has deteriorated massively with keyboards, it seems that despite doing an office job I rarely write anything mire than a shopping list! Be proud

Your writing is lovely, but as a pp said it is better to print rather than join up.
Much easier for those who struggle to read from a distance.
One tip I wish I'd been told.
If you can get a bit of practice in the room itself and see how far back you can read and what size to write your words.
Good luck