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To hold a pencil correctly, start by sitting up straight and placing both feet flat on the floor. Pick up the pencil using the thumb and index finger of your dominant hand, keeping the pencil at a 45 degree angle. Next, position the tip of your index finger on top of the pencil and use your thumb to grip the side loosely. Let the pencil rest on your middle finger, then lightly pinch your thumb, index, and middle fingers together. Rest the pad of your hand comfortably on the page to support your hand as you write! If you want to learn how to adjust your grip for drawing with a pencil, keep reading the article!