How to Mirror Write

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Mirror writing is an easy and fun way to make your writing more difficult to read. To mirror write, write a phrase, sentence, or paragraph in reverse as if the text appears in a mirror. When learning how to mirror write, you can use reference material like an alphabetical chart, reverse text generators, or practice sentences. Practice as often as you can until you master the technique. With some diligence and patience, you can easily mirror write.^{[1]
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Make an alphabetical reference chart to easily view the reversed letters. Creating a backward letter guide can help you easily practice writing the letters in reverse. To do this, grab a piece of paper, and write out each letter of the alphabet. Then, write the corresponding backward letter directly underneath.
- For example, take a piece of paper and write out "a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z." Then, write out "ɒ, d, ɔ, b, ɘ, ʇ, ϱ, ʜ, i, į, ʞ, l, m, n, o, q, p, ɿ, ƨ, Ɉ, υ, v, w, x, γ, z," to create your mirror writing guide.
- Don’t worry about practicing lowercase i, l, o, t, v, w, x. These letters look the same backward as they do forward.
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Use reversed text from an online generator to easily practice. Search online for “mirror writing text generator” and select a website from the list of options. Type in the text you want to practice with, and select “Write” or “Start” to mirror your text. Oftentimes, you can print the text right from the website. Then, look at the backward text as you practice mirror writing.^{[2]
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- If the website you selected does not have a direct print option, copy the text into a Word document, and select “Print” from the “File” menu.
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Try copying a normally-written sentence to practice writing in reverse. Another option is to use a normally-printed sentence to help you get comfortable. Pick any sentence or phrase you’d like. Start your sentence or phrase on the left side of the paper. Write out your sentence clearly and legibly. Then, try writing the text backward, starting on the right side of the paper.^{[3]
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- You can keep writing the sentence 3-5 times to feel out the technique.
- For example, write "I am learning to mirror write," on the left side of the page. Then, place your pen on the right side of the page, and try writing "ɘɈiɿw ɿoɿɿim oɈ ϱninɿɒɘl mɒ I," backward from right to left.
You can use 1 or all of these options to help you learn mirror writing. Use whichever method helps you the most, and practice regularly until you no longer need the guide.^{[4]
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Write at least 1 mirrored sentence a day if it fits with your schedule. The best way to develop your mirror writing skills is to practice as often as possible.^{[5]
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- For extra practice, try to mirror write 3-5 sentences a day.
- Practice with a reference guide for as long as you need. Then, simply write the sentence backward from the get-go.
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Use the same notebook to practice so you can document your progress. Select a spiral-bound or composition-style notebook to use, and record all of your mirror writing attempts in the notebook. This way, you can easily flip through prior attempts to see how much you’ve improved. This can be a great source of motivation as you learn mirror writing.^{[7]
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- When you first start, your letters may look sloppy or messy. Practice diligently to improve the shape of your letters.
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Time and record each practice session to track your improvements. Before you start practicing, use the stopwatch feature on your smartphone. Press “Start” immediately before you begin, and press “Stop” when you finish the mirrored sentence. Record the time of the practice session on the same page in your notebook. If you do this each time you practice, you can see how much you improve over time.
- This is helpful when developing your skills because you can see the direct results.

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You can use methods like an online generator or write normal letters and then flip the paper for a reference.

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Apparently you are ambidextrous. If you keep practicing using both hands, you may be able to do most things with either hand.

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Write it backward so that it appears correctly when viewed in a mirror.

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In some cases, mirror writing is used to code language for encryptions.

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To check your mirror writing attempt, hold your sample up to a mirror to check if the writing is clear and accurate. This way, you can make adjustments as you go to smooth out your letters and ensure they are facing the right direction.

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If you don’t nail mirror writing right away, that’s okay! It can take some practice and diligence to master this technique.

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