How to Write A in Cursive

If you want to learn cursive, what’s a better way to just stop procrastinating and start at the very beginning: with the letter A. Learning how to write A in Cursive might just be the motivation you needed after all. Why A? Well…it’s the first letter of the alphabet, and in many ways, the first step in your cursive writing journey. Once you get this one down, everything else starts to feel a little more possible. So let’s start:

Writey has two cursive fonts, so you can choose whichever suits you:

If you’re just starting out, the regular Cursive font is clean, modern, and easy to follow. It’s perfect for beginners who want to build up muscle memory without getting overwhelmed by too many loops and swirls.

If you already know the basics and want something a little extra, Cursive Pro would be better for you. It’s got those elegant curves and polished details that make your writing quite unique. It’s inspired by Paris, and honestly, you can tell.

1. Start on the baseline.
2. Make an upward curve to the midline, similar to the beginning of a lowercase cursive “c.”
3. Loop back down and around to form a small oval that touches the baseline again.
4. Close the oval and exit with a small tail that slightly curves upward. This tail connects to the next letter in cursive.

It’s smooth and round. Think of it like writing a “c,” but you close the loop and give it a little exit stroke.

1. Begin just below the top line, then make a large upward curve toward the top line.
2. Swing back down in a loop, dipping just below the midline.
3. Curve back up slightly and finish with a rightward exit stroke at the midline.

The capital “A” in cursive looks like a swoopy combination of an “O” and an open loop.

1. Start on the baseline (the bottom line).
2. Make a slight upward stroke to the midline, then curve left and down, looping counterclockwise, like making a small “o”.
3. Continue the loop until you touch the baseline again.
4. Add a tail stroke that goes up and out to the right, this connects to the next letter.

The motion is similar to writing a print “o” but with a gentle entry and exit line.

1. Begin slightly below the top line with a swooping loop to the left.
2. From there, curve downward to the baseline, then swing up again in a soft arc to form the right side of the A.
3. Inside the loop, there’s a crossing stroke that swirls back to the left, adding elegance and completing the flourish.

This version of “A” is highly decorative, with lots of curls, so take it slow. It’s more about flow than angles.

The first step? Training. This is where you warm up your hand with loops, curves, and twists. Think of it as a workout, but just for your handwriting muscles. Super helpful for getting your hand used to the flow of cursive.

We all already know learning cursive is hard and that’s why I decided to just focus on cursive A in this post. It’s all about baby steps, BUT It’s hard to find clear instructions and step by step guides. I’ve been in this situation myself. I’ve wanted to start something, but didn’t know where.

If you’re here, you probably love cursive and genuinely want to learn it. I’m glad to tell you, you’ve found the best cursive app. I’m not bragging I promise. Just conitne reading and you realize why I wrote that: 

Honestly, the first point and this one alone would be enough for me to download Writey, but that’s just me! You guys keep reading.

Writey has cursive handwriting in English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, German (Deutsch), French, and Portuguese, so you can practice this beautiful handwriting in your favorite language!

Writey has Dark Mode, Left Handed Feature for all the lefties out there and it’s completely ad-free. (Because no one wants to be interrupted by a random shampoo ad in the middle of their cursive practice).

Oh, and you can zoom in and out to write at whatever size feels best for you. It sounds simple, but when you’re trying to get those perfect loops or tight curves, it makes a big difference.

Start your 3-day free trial and give it a shot. You might be surprised how quickly your writing starts to change. In a good way.

You don’t have to figure out what to do next! Writey’s each section AND  Smart Worksheets guide you through everything in the right order. So even if you’re totally new to cursive, you’ll always know where to start and what comes next.

If you’re just starting out, the regular Cursive font is clean, modern, and easy to follow. It’s perfect for beginners who want to build up muscle memory without getting overwhelmed by too many loops and swirls.

If you already know the basics and want something a little extra, Cursive Pro would be better for you. It’s got those elegant curves and polished details that make your writing quite unique. It’s inspired by Paris, and honestly, you can tell.

Next up is the Letters section. This is where you learn the full alphabet, one letter at a time. And the best part is that every single letter comes with a tracing animation that loops over and over until you’re ready to try it yourself. There’s no pressure to get it right on the first try. Just take your time and repeat as much as you need.

Each lesson comes with three stars at the top, starting off empty. As you work through your writing exercises, Writey tracks how precise and accurate your work is. Did you really nail that elegant curve or perfect those connecting lines? If yes, a star gets filled in. Earn 1, 2, or all 3 stars depending on how well you’ve done.

Once the training is done, you move on to the Letters section. (You can always come back to this section for a warm-up tough).

This is where you practice each letter one at a time, and every single letter comes with a tracing animation that loops over and over until you get it right. You don’t have to memorize how the letters go or second-guess anything. Just follow along, repeat as much as you want, and build up confidence. And yes, take your time here. This is kind of the core of the whole thing.

If you’ve got a favorite word that’s not in Words to Practice, you can add your own and practice it as many times as you want. 

If you like watching step-by-step videos, We got a full A to Z cursive tutorial on their YouTube channel. It’s super helpful if you’re more of a visual learner.

Practicing A is important not just because it’s first, but because it builds your confidence. When you see that first letter take shape, when it actually looks the way it should, that’s motivating. You start to believe that you can write the rest, too.

Want to practice it without all the mess that notebooks and papers bring? Writey let you trace capital and lowercase letters with your finger or apple pencil until your A’s look. And if you’re feeling bold, you can even add a little flair, loop it, tilt it, make it yours.