Why don't you pick up a pen and have a go?

I couldn't even pick up a pen and keep the record straight until today.

She turned to the next white page and picked up her pen.

The major sat, picked up a pen, and began to write.

We don't even have to pick up a pen anymore.

He drew paper toward him and picked up a pen.

He picked up a pen and turned it between his fingers.

All right, there may be days when he picks up a pen.

She picked up a pen, and started to write, in English.

He picked up his pen, ready to write down the details.