What is the “way to avoid getting tired from handwriting” recommended by the sci-fi writer who coined the term “metaverse”?

SF author Neal Stephenson shared advice from his own fountain pen writing experience on how to reduce fatigue during longhand writing.

He recommends fountain pens or gel ink over pencils or hard nibs, and suggests paper with some resistance to lessen hand strain.

He also says single-sided writing can help reduce fatigue while minimizing bleed-through and show-through.

For heavy writers and note-takers, adjusting both the pen and the paper can make long sessions more efficient and comfortable.