Keeping Beautiful Handwriting Alive | Cursive, Print, Calligraphy, Teach Handwriting, Homeschool Handwriting Curriculum, Fun Handwriting Practice, Digital Age, Outside
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Welcome To Keeping Beautiful Handwriting Alive by Joanna Kettle @ Wild Plains Calligraphy
Actually fun handwriting with timeless techniques for Homeschooling Families.
Handwriting skills are being lost in this generation. It is a skill, an art, and a form of human expression worth preserving but schools are no longer teaching it. Kids are bored to tears while trying to learn it. They cry because they also feel the pressure of not being able to make letters perfectly. We want better for our children so they can not only read grandma's handwriting but write just as beautifully!
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But not with pressure.
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Not with perfectionism.
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And not with joyless worksheets.
With making handwriting FUN and sharing simple steps to write beautifully
Because the benefits of handwriting are vast.
Stop scrolling on your phone and pick up your pen! Let's Keep Beautiful Handwriting Alive!
DO THIS NEXT:
✨ Join the Handwriting Heroes Circle. My weekly newsletter for parents wanting to teach beautiful handwriting to their children : wildplainscalligraphy.com/handwritingheroes
GET IN CONTACT WITH JOANNA:
📧 Email : joanna@wildplainscalligraphy.com
***TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST***
Welcome To Keeping Beautiful Handwriting Alive by Joanna Kettle @ Wild Plains Calligraphy
Actually fun handwriting with timeless techniques for Homeschooling Families.
Handwriting skills are being lost in this generation. It is a skill, an art, and a form of human expression worth preserving but schools are no longer teaching it. Kids are bored to tears while trying to learn it. They cry because they also feel the pressure of not being able to make letters perfectly. We want better for our children so they can not only read grandma's handwriting but write just as beautifully!
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But not with pressure.
-
Not with perfectionism.
-
And not with joyless worksheets.
With making handwriting FUN and sharing simple steps to write beautifully
Because the benefits of handwriting are vast.
Stop scrolling on your phone and pick up your pen! Let's Keep Beautiful Handwriting Alive!
DO THIS NEXT:
✨ Join the Handwriting Heroes Circle. My weekly newsletter for parents wanting to teach beautiful handwriting to their children : wildplainscalligraphy.com/handwritingheroes
GET IN CONTACT WITH JOANNA:
📧 Email : joanna@wildplainscalligraphy.com
Episodes
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Hey Mama!
Are you really NOT into arts and crafts and the mess it creates? But would it still be nice to quickly make some personalized handwritten, beautiful gifts for those you love?
In today's episode I'm sharing 4 reasons why Calligraphy IS perfect for the not crafty , miminalist mom. This art practice can give you an outlet of focus and meditation without the mess. And an avenue for practical gifts.
If you've been looking to add more meaningful gifts in your life, this episode could help you realize that you already possess the potential to make beautiful words even if you don't describe yourself as "artsy".
Yours In Calligraphy,
Joanna
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Related Episodes:
19 | Looking to Keep Stress Low? 3 Reasons Calligraphy Reduces Stress For Busy Moms
34 | 6 Common Myths To Debunk When Getting Started In Calligraphy
32 | Calligraphy Materials 101: 10 Basics Before Grabbing Your Tools (Complete Guide To Calligraphy Series)
23 | How To Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Guide.
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Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Become A Calligraphy Insider and stop wasting your precious hours trying to learn Calligraphy on your own: wildplainscalligraphy.com/insider
⭐ Talk to Me, Ask a question or leave a comment!
⭐ Book 1 hr Stress-Free Brush Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
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Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Hey Mama!
Is it frustrating when your words do not come out the way you want? Are you picking up your pen only to see frustration after writing your first words? Do you words look like a kid wrote it?
In today's episode I'm sharing 3 simple steps you might have skipped over to improve your Calligraphy words. Lean in to learn how taking a more progressive approach could improve your confidence in writing words AND be a lot more fun instead of repetitive and boring.
If you've been wondering why writing words feel so hard to write, these 3 steps could be your breakthrough. I look forward to seeing your beautiful words!
Yours In Calligraphy,
Joanna
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Related Episodes:
43 | Basic Strokes 101: Why You Shouldn't Start Learning Calligraphy With Writing Words (Complete Guide To Calligraphy Series)
32 | Calligraphy Materials 101: 10 Basics Before Grabbing Your Tools (Complete Guide To Calligraphy Series)
23 | How To Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Guide.
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Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Become A Calligraphy Insider and stop wasting your precious hours trying to learn Calligraphy on your own: wildplainscalligraphy.com/insider
⭐ Talk to Me, Ask a question or leave a comment!
⭐ Book 1 hr Stress-Free Brush Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
⭐ Script Kids Box: www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPodcast for 50% off your first box with an 6 or 12 month subscription
⭐ Have a homeschooler? Sign up for Homeschool Connected and get my Calligraphy mini class for kids here!
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Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Hey Mama!
Have you been wanting to try Calligraphy but don't know which tool to start with? Have you looked at the options and been confused? Or are you just looking to learn where to start?
I have an awesome episode for you! I give you the easiest and most versatile "Calligraphy pen" to get started with right away. BUT, should you really start with what's the easiest? And what do you do AFTER you've found that pen?
I give you the answer to all these questions and even a way to try a lot of "Calligraphy pens" if you're the type that loves to learn them all. Mama you'll walk away with an understanding of the world of Calligraphy pens and idea of where to start.
Yours In Calligraphy,
Joanna
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Mentioned In This Episode:
Pentel Fude Touch Sign Pen
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen
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Related Episodes:
35 | The Benefits of Brush Pen Calligraphy For Busy Moms And The Tools You Need To Get Started (Complete Guide To Calligraphy Series)
33 | Short on Time And On A Budget? Pencil Calligraphy Is The Fun And Relaxing Way to Make Beautiful Letters (Complete Guide To Calligraphy Series)
25 | 5 Benefits To Learning Beautiful Copperplate Script For Moms
3 | What Materials Do I Get?: The First Thing Your Child Needs To Learn Calligraphy!
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Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Become A Calligraphy Insider and stop wasting your precious hours trying to learn Calligraphy on your own: wildplainscalligraphy.com/insider
⭐ Talk to Me, Ask a question or leave a comment!
⭐ Book 1 hr Stress-Free Brush Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
⭐ Script Kids Box: www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPodcast for 50% off your first box with an 6 or 12 month subscription
⭐ Have a homeschooler? Sign up for Homeschool Connected and get my Calligraphy mini class for kids here!
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Hey Mama!
Is it hard to show up as a beginner because everyone seems much better than you? You feel so nervous and on edge in that class because you don't belong?
Today I break down 3 reasons why you actually belong and you are doing an incredible thing! My Calligraphy friends and I all went through this feeling and this episode is a result of how we overcame the insecurity of being a beginner in a room where everyone felt like an expert.
Mama if you'd been wanting to step into learning Calligraphy but felt too nervous to go that class, this episode is for you. I hope this episode helps you realize you are enough and you are doing the right thing!
Yours In Beautiful Writing,
Joanna
Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Book 1 hr Stress-Free Brush Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
⭐ Talk to Me, Ask a question or leave a comment!
⭐ Want to hear how this episode related to Calligraphy? Become a Calligraphy insider!
⭐ Script Kids Box: www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPodcast for 50% off your first box with an 6 or 12 month subscription
⭐ Have a homeschooler? Sign up for Homeschool Connected and get my Calligraphy mini class for kids here!
Related Episodes:
Flourishing On One Income: 6 Ways To Save Money Learning Calligraphy The Proper Way For Beginners
Create Beauty In Your Home In 2025 Through Calligraphy! Mama, It’s Time To Write Letters You Love
Ready To Learn Calligraphy Mama? Start by Renewing Your Mind With Romans 12
Calligraphy Materials 101: 10 Basics you need to know to stop wasting money
Tried Drawing and Painting But Gave Up? 3 Reasons Calligraphy Could Be The One That Sticks.
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Hey Mama!
Today I have a special labor day special interview with Carissa Gobble! The author of Becoming Jesus People, a series of books on the true stories of the amazing miracles done during the Jesus People Movement.
Carissa and I talk about behind the scenes of making this book, the story that started it all and the many examples of people coming BACK to faith due to the influence of their mothers.
The stories she tells in this book are INCREDIBLE! I don't want you to miss this chance to increase your faith and HOPE that what you instill in your child can be used for God's glory.
Yours In Faith,
Joanna
Mentioned In This Episode:
Carissa Gobble's Becoming Jesus People Books:
link to free short true story that inspired the book: https://subscribepage.io/dyBbqC
Follow Carissa here:
thehomefrontblog.com
IG page
YouTube
Previous Faith Episode:
61 | 3 Overlooked Spiritual Practices To Grow Faith Despite Circumstances
Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Book 1 hr Stress-Free Brush Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
⭐ Talk to Me, Ask a question or leave a comment!
⭐ Want to hear how this episode related to Calligraphy? Become a Calligraphy insider!
⭐ Script Kids Box: www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPodcast for 50% off your first box with an 6 or 12 month subscription
⭐ Have a homeschooler? Sign up for Homeschool Connected and get my Calligraphy mini class for kids here!
Monday Aug 25, 2025
65 | The Reason Why You Love Being Creative But Don't Make Time For It
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Hey Mama!
You’ve tried to carve out creative time, but the day slips away. You feel like your loosing that person who use to love doing creative things. Where did she go?
In this episode I break down the number 1 reason why it's hard to engage in that creative time especially during busy seasons of motherhood. It's ok for creativity to look different in different seasons. I want to encourage you that you are not alone and give you the steps that will get you to reclaim your creative outlet again.
If you're a mama looking for a way to find time for creativity again, this is for you! This episode will give you the first steps you need to take and suggest Calligraphy as a flexible skill you can learn during the busy seasons.
Your Friend In Beauty,
Joanna
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Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Become A Calligraphy Insider and stop wasting your precious hours trying to learn Calligraphy on your own: wildplainscalligraphy.com/insider
⭐ Talk to Me, Ask a question or leave a comment!
⭐ Book 1 hr Stress-Free Brush Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
⭐ Script Kids Box: www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPodcast for 50% off your first box with an 6 or 12 month subscription
⭐ Have a homeschooler? Sign up for Homeschool Connected and get my Calligraphy mini class for kids here!
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Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Hey Mama!
You’ve tried to carve out creative time, but the day slips away, and you end it without the stress relief you were craving. Calligraphy has been tugging at your heart for years, yet somehow, life keeps getting in the way.
I get it. That’s exactly why I created the Calligraphy Mama Method — a simple plan to help you finally fit creativity into your day. In this sneak peek episode, I’ll walk you through easy, practical steps you can start today to use beautiful writing as a way to unwind, recharge, and bring more calm into your life.
The course officially launches this winter, but here’s the best part: if you begin learning with me now as a 1:1 client, you’ll get exclusive early access at a special rate to the course included when it releases.
Mama, it’s time to stop waiting for the “perfect moment” and finally claim the creative time you deserve. Let’s make it simple, stress-free, and beautiful.
Your Friend In Beauty,
Joanna
Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Become A Calligraphy Insider and stop wasting your precious hours trying to learn Calligraphy on your own: wildplainscalligraphy.com/insider
⭐ Talk to Me, Ask a question or leave a comment!
⭐ Book 1 hr Stress-Free Brush Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
⭐ Script Kids Box: www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPodcast for 50% off your first box with an 6 or 12 month subscription
⭐ Have a homeschooler? Sign up for Homeschool Connected and get my Calligraphy mini class for kids here!
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Hey Mama!
Wondering why people love Calligraphy so much? Wishing to step into a creative practice of your own? Are you considering Calligraphy for your new creative outlet?
I've heard so many times "Calligraphy changed my life". So this episode I give you 4 tangible ways Calligraphy changed my life and how it can change yours similarly.
This episode is for the mama who is looking for creative practice and wondering how it can affect her life. I'm looking forward to hearing how your life improves after adding the joy and fun of Calligraphy in your life!
With Grace and Ink,
Joanna
Free Lessons are coming for my Calligraphy Insiders this month! Sign up here!
Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Book 1 hr Stress-Free Brush Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
⭐ Talk to Me, Ask a question or leave a comment!
⭐ Script Kids Box: www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPodcast for 50% off your first box with an 6 or 12 month subscription
⭐ Have a homeschooler? Sign up for Homeschool Connected and get my Calligraphy mini class for kids here!
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Hey Mama!
Have you tried other forms of art and they didn't quite work out? Was it difficult to show up as a complete beginner? Are you looking for an art practice that is more approachable?
What I love about Calligraphy is how simple and approachable it is compared to a lot of art practices. You don't need to spend a lot or be creative to get started! In this episode I share the story of others and myself who found that other art practices just didn't work but Calligraphy gave us a PATH into artistry!
This episode is for the mama who doesn't want to give up on finding something creative for herself. Even if you're not currently doing something creative or don't like doing crafts, Calligraphy could fit you perfectly. I hope to give you a sneak peak into why and your first steps to trying Calligraphy out!
Your Calligrafriend,
Joanna
Mentioned In This Episode:
2 | What Type Of Child Is Calligraphy For? Insights To Help You Decide Even If Your Child Is Not "Artistic"
Free Lessons are coming for my Calligraphy Insiders this month! Sign up here!
Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Become A Calligraphy Insider and stop wasting your precious hours trying to learn Calligraphy on your own: wildplainscalligraphy.com/insider
⭐ Talk to Me, Ask a question or leave a comment!
⭐ Book 1 hr Stress-Free Brush Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
⭐ Script Kids Box: www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPodcast for 50% off your first box with an 6 or 12 month subscription
⭐ Have a homeschooler? Sign up for Homeschool Connected and get my Calligraphy mini class for kids here!
🌱 LEAVE ME A 5⭐ RATING & REVIEW—YOUR SUPPORT HELPS OTHER MOMS FIND THE SHOW!
Monday Aug 04, 2025
61 | 3 Overlooked Spiritual Practices To Grow Faith Despite Circumstances
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Hey Mama!
Feeling low on faith in this current season? Wanting to really step into growth and closeness with God? Reading your bible but not feeling closer to God?
In this episode I share the three ways that grew my faith despite what was going on around me AND they aren't the typical practices of praying and fasting; which can or may become ritualistic.
I hope this episode gives you hope and easy way to grow your faith in a way you might not have realized before. These simple practices are usually underestimated but leads to you choosing to focus on the spirit versus your emotions. I'm excited to see your faith bloom so you can see the unlimted possibilities of God!
your Calligrafriend,
Joanna
Next Steps To Start Your Creative Time:
⭐ Book 30 minute Creative Mama Calligraphy 1:1 Lesson!
⭐ Script Kids Box: www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPodcast for 50% off your first box with an 6 or 12 month subscription
⭐ Have a homeschooler? Sign up for Homeschool Connected and get my Calligraphy mini class for kids here!








