2. It has been mentioned above.
There are several ways for beginners to get started. Some of them started writing official scripts, starting with tablets in Cao Qian. Some start with regular script, such as Yan Ti (Yan Zhenqing), Liu Ti (Liu Gongquan), Ou Ti (Ou Yangxun) and Zhao Ti (Zhao Mengfu), but in general, they all start with Yan Ti, while others write about Chu Suiliang to see if they like it.