4. Check the slant of the strokes. Writing, especially cursive writing, tends to slant to the left or right. Try analyzing it like this, paying special attention to cursive letters with upper loops (such as b, d, or h): 1  A right slant shows up when the writer is eager to write, or writing quickly and energetically.2  A left slant could mean an unwillingness to write, or a desire to hide emotions. 3  A straight vertical slant might mean the writer keeps her ...ry analyzing it like this, paying special attention to cursive letters with upper loops (such as b, d, or h): 1  A right slant shows up when the writer is eager to write, or writing quickly and energetically. 2  A left slant could mean an unwillingness to write, or a desire to hide emotions. 3  A straight vertical slant might mean the writer keeps her ...