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Language is the primary medium of human communication through which ideas and experiences are expressed using a system of conventional symbols. Among the four fundamental language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing--writing is considered the most complex and is generally acquired last. Writing plays a vital role in effective communication, particularly in conveying ideas to distant readers, and it fosters clarity, accuracy, responsibility, and precision in expression. Despite its importance, many students experience significant difficulties in writing, especially at the upper primary level. The present study focuses on identifying the writing difficulties of VII grade students studying in Kannada medium schools, with specific reference to handwriting and spelling in the English language. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the nature of writing difficulties, analyze difficulties in script and cursive handwriting with respect to gender and type of school