Use the Malayalam script, which is an abugida
Start each consonant with an inherent vowel sound
Add vowel signs to modify the inherent vowel
Use standalone vowel letters at the beginning of words
Write consonant clusters using conjunct forms or the chandrakkala
Use the anusvara and visarga where needed
Follow standard Malayalam spelling conventions
Write from left to right
Use proper punctuation marks in Malayalam text
Practice reading and writing common Malayalam words and sentences