Any tips on drawing smooth outlines?

[Chronitis]

I've noticed that my lines aren't the straightest. Some are bumpy, while other's are quite smooth. Do you have any tips on how to produce consistent smooth lines?

[joannekwan]

Draw 'em confidently, draw 'em fast.

[Chronitis]

lol, thanks I'll do that

[heterodont]

Asides from drawing them confidently, and fast:

If your program of choice has it, use stabilizer.
If you have money to spare, there's a program called lazynezumi which is basically a stabilizer that works in any program afaik.
If you have all the time in the world, just practice drawing lines of varying lengths and matching every stroke after to build up line confidence. There are a ton of exercises such as drawing two parallel lines and drawing circles who's edges touch the lines and etc.

[Chronitis]

Thank you, I use Krita, and idea what the stabilizer on there looks like?

[AJRuby]

I use both Paint Tool Sai and Clip Studio Paint regularly and I find that I can draw smoother lines with PTS than with CSP, regardless of the tool, and even if I use the stabilizer on both of these programs. Maybe you can experiment with different programs?

[J.Z.Castillo]

I find it that practicing IRL helps tons when doing digital. Do a whole page of stroke, just lines, straight lines, curved lines, etc. Do these exercises daily (digitally or manually) and eventually your hand will get the hang of it

[Chronitis]

Thank you, I will start practicing asap

[Rhombik]

I hear you should draw curves towards you and draw straight lines away. So pull curves and push straights.

It works for me anyhow.

[Chronitis]

I will do that, though it sounds a bit uncomfortable.

[Amberday]

use vector apps like adobe illustrator. it's perfect if you want your work smooth and fast but it's a bit tricky to use if you're still a beginner