or pencil that is comfortable.  In general, look for a wider barrel (larger diameter) with a padded grip.  Make sure the pen writes smoothly, without skipping or dragging along the page. Avoid buying pens that rattle or leave behind blotches of ink. Light pens are easier to balance, making them more ideal for writing for longer periods of time. For pencils, try heavier grades of lead like 2B, which allow for lighter grips. Do not clench your fingers around the pen or grip it too tightly.  You don't need to strangle it—just pull it against the page. Imagine you're writing with a quill. Remember: people wrote for hours using quills, and they definitely weren't holding them tightly.   Hold the pen from the back, leaving more space at the side of it with the writing tip.  Fountain pens are ideal for most writers, as they don't require a lot of pressure against the page. Avoid ballpoint pens if you're not comfortable with them, as their design requires you to apply more pressure against the page. They also tend to be made cheaply. If you've been using improper grip and are just beginning to get used to a new one, always start slow. It's going to take a while for your muscle memory to start developing, so work your way up to faster speeds only when you have your positioning right and your writing is neat. Don't get discouraged and switch to improper writing techniques, even if you're faster at them. Get a good pen so you don't have to press hard, then pull the pen lightly and evenly against the paper. If you prefer to use a pencil, try the next softest lead. Try a gel or rollerball pen. If you write often for long periods of time, these are great investments. Some gel and liquid inks may also flow smoothly enough to help discourage you from clenching and pressing. Writing is not drawing! Keep your hand and wrist still, and move your whole arm using the elbow and shoulder (like you are writing on a whiteboard). Avoid using your finger muscles—this might seem counterintuitive, but your fingers should only be used to support your pen or pencil.  The most common grip is between your first and middle fingers, using your thumb to hold the pen or pencil in place. Another grip is placing your middle and index finger on top, using your thumb to hold the pen or pencil in place.  Calligraphers (who are very practiced writers) hold their writing instruments with their thumb and forefinger, resting the pen gently on top of their forefingers' knuckle. You may not have paid much attention to how to hold a pen since you were in early elementary school, but pay attention now.  Is your hand position neutral? Try to hold your wrist straight and don't turn or bend it as you write. Are you reaching or straining in any way to reach the page or the desk? Move the desk, chair, and paper until you are comfortable. Is the rest of your work space comfortable? Are the chair and desk at the right heights for you? Can you see and reach the page without straining or crouching? Are other items you need (such as the stapler or telephone) within easy reach? Is your wrist, arm, and elbow supported, at least when you are not actively writing? Sit up straight with your shoulders back, your chest out, and avoid leaning over the desk. If you lean over your work, your neck, shoulders, and arms will tire out much faster.  For longer writing sessions, vary your posture. Lean one way and the other in your chair, and try to lean back every now and then. Always make sure you can breathe properly—slouching can lead to reduced oxygen levels because the position causes you to breath from the top of your lungs instead of the bottom, which isn't as effective due to less gravity.
एक कम्फ़र्टेबल पेन या पेंसिल चुनें: पेन को ढीला पकड़ें: नई ग्रिप्स इस्तेमाल करते वक़्त बहुत धीरे-धीरे लिखें: पेन को आराम से पेज के ऊपर प्रैस करें: अपनी उँगलियों से नहीं, अपनी आर्म से लिखें: अपने हाथ की पोजीशन को देखें और उसका निरीक्षण करें: अच्छे पोस्चर की प्रैक्टिस करें: