The first step is accuracy. Many players try to chase WPM too early, but constant mistakes slow you down more than a slightly slower pace ever will. Focus on typing each word correctly, then let speed grow from repetition and confidence.
It also helps to practice in environments that create real pressure. Typing Rooms is useful here because it adds timing, falling words, and multiplayer tension. Those elements force you to stay focused while still making practice feel fun instead of repetitive.
If you want better results, try short daily sessions instead of long occasional ones. A few rounds where you pay attention to posture, finger placement, and consistency can be more valuable than grinding without focus. Over time, accurate rounds turn into faster rounds.
Touch typing is the biggest long-term upgrade. Learning to type without looking at the keyboard, with your fingers resting on the home row, removes the constant eye movement that caps most people's speed. It feels slower at first and then overtakes your old habits.
Finally, measure your progress. Running a quick speed test now and then shows whether your accuracy and WPM are actually improving, and a small visible gain is often the motivation that keeps a practice habit alive.