Open the book to the inside front cover or the first blank page
Write your full name clearly in pen
Add the date under your name if you want
If there’s a bookplate, place it neatly where indicated
If the book is a library book, follow the library’s rules and avoid writing inside
Avoid writing on the cover, spine, or printed pages
Use black or blue ink for readability
Keep handwriting small and centered on the page
Let the ink dry before closing the book
