If you have nice handwriting and you know how to write in several different styles, you can create fonts from your handwriting and sell them. Where do people go to buy custom fonts?

Absolutely, said Amanda Rhodes, Rose’s fifth-grade teacher. Do they need to perfect the art of handwriting? Not unless they want their writing to look really nice.

Absolutely, said Amanda Rhodes, Rose’s fifth-grade teacher. Do they need to perfect the art of handwriting? Not unless they want their writing to look really nice.

People like pretty things, and nice handwriting certainly qualifies. But, adds Hooper, with accurate penmanship, you'll be able to read your handwritten to-do lists and can write legible thank-you ...