Palmer Method Primary Writing

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The Palmer Method is a handwriting method developed by Austin Norman Palmer. Palmer published a work, The Palmer Method of Business Writing, detailing the method in 1900. A defining characteristic of the technique is the insistence on the use of the arm when writing instead of the fingers. As opposed to the popular use of copy-book handwriting instruction, the Palmer Method positioned itself as a guide on penmanship, as well as writing mechanics. As of 2023, the Palmer Method website offers a free downloadable PDF of a digitized copy of The Palmer Method of Business Writing from 1915.