1. paramount: accuracy
2. never lose the form
   • technique: touch typing
   • rest your fingers on the home row always
   • be consistent in which fingers you use to type the keys
   • use recommended fingers only
   • use opposite shift key
   • use keyboard shortcuts for navigation and to fix the typos (e.g. opt + del OR cmd + del)
3. complete the practice drills you've been following (typing.com is good).
4. can raise the keyboard from screen-end if the fingers ain't reaching properly.