Before you write a word, think about your pen. I usually write with a thin Hi-Tec rollerball, but I might have more control with my writing if I try a thicker barrelled pen, which will help to extend the fingers and loosen my super-tense grip. We work our way through a range of brightly coloured ergonomic pens meant for young children. A lurid orange pen by Stabilo with a dimpled grippy barrel and a medium to slow ink flow feels perfect. My hand relaxes and when I start to write, the letters flow across the page.