Decide the main idea before you start
A handwritten newspaper on Ouyang Xun’s Jiuchenggong Liquanming should show both the calligrapher and the beauty of the stele. Instead of filling the page with scattered facts, choose one main idea: why is this work worth appreciating? Once that is clear, your title, sections, and writing will feel more organized.
This topic suits a clean and elegant visual style. Since Ouyang Xun’s calligraphy is often seen as precise, upright, and refined, the page should also look neat rather than crowded.
Useful sections you can place on the page
A brief introduction to Ouyang Xun
You can write that Ouyang Xun was a famous calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty and is widely known for his excellent regular script.
Why Jiuchenggong Liquanming is important
Explain that it is a representative stele in regular script and is admired for its strong strokes, careful structure, and disciplined beauty.
What I notice in the writing
- The strokes look firm and energetic.
- The characters are upright but not stiff.
- The structure feels compact and orderly.
- The details become more interesting the longer you look.
Short appreciation lines
- Calm in appearance, powerful in spirit.
- Precise strokes and balanced structure.
- Orderly regular script with inner strength.
- Quiet elegance with a disciplined rhythm.
What I learned from this stele
You may write that good handwriting needs patience, structure, and attention to detail. This makes the handwritten newspaper feel more personal and thoughtful.
How to make the writing fuller and better
Many students only write general sentences like “This work is famous” or “The writing is beautiful.” A better way is to describe what you actually see.
- For horizontal strokes, say they look steady and controlled.
- For vertical strokes, say they seem straight and spirited.
- For character structure, say the arrangement feels tight and organized.
Specific descriptions are easier to read and show real appreciation. You can also add a personal line such as, “The characters look quiet, but they hold great strength.”
Choose a layout that matches the stele’s character
Here are three practical layout ideas:
- Central layout: put the main title in the middle and place content on both sides for a formal look.
- Scroll-style layout: design the title like a scroll and divide the page into three or four content blocks.
- Exhibition-card layout: turn each section into a small labeled card for a clean and modern arrangement.
You can add thin borders, seal-style marks, ink dots, or simple traditional lines, but do not overdecorate. Empty space helps the whole page look more elegant.
Titles and ending lines you can use
Possible main titles
- Exploring Ouyang Xun’s Jiuchenggong Liquanming
- The Beauty of Regular Script in a Famous Stele
- My Appreciation of Jiuchenggong Liquanming
Possible ending paragraph
Appreciating a stele is not only about looking at ancient handwriting. It is also about learning patience, order, and care. By reading Ouyang Xun’s Jiuchenggong Liquanming, I can feel the dignified beauty of regular script and better understand why careful writing matters.
Final tips for making the newspaper
Before writing the final version, lightly sketch the page divisions in pencil. Keep the title larger than the body text, and avoid making each paragraph too long. If you already have your theme and sections in mind, you can also continue your design in the Smart Handwritten Newspaper WeChat mini program for a smoother creation process.