The present disclosure relates to the field of a human-machine interaction, and provides a method and apparatus for handwriting input which enable the user to perform the handwriting input more freely in the position, and thus enhance the user experience. The handwriting input method comprises the steps of: detecting the input action of the user who is performing the suspending handwriting input with the handwriting input apparatus; converting the input action to input information; and transmitting the input information via communication to the display device for receiving and displaying the input information. The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to the technique of handwriting input in a long distance.