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• #Never read a book without a pen in your hand how to

There are various types available such as arrow tabs, rectangular tabs, and different coloured tabs.

Sticky tabs are the small tabs that are used to point to a specific line in the page. But there are some basic tools that you need to get started.ĭepending on the annotation method you choose, you can use one or more of these tools. I will list and suggest different methods later in this post. I've also taken a print of the essay like Naya because it is that good. It reinforced my love for annotating and reassured me that, despite tons of people in the book community saying "it's a sin", it is actually a good habit. I came across this essay through Naya and absolutely loved it.

#Never read a book without a pen in your hand how to

If you still need convincing, read the essay How to Mark a Book by Mortimer J. It will help you to enjoy your books more and hence will help you create a reading habit too. Take a few extra minutes to annotate and fully experience the books. It can also be a commentary on funny dialogues, shocking turns, or rants on annoying characters.Īuthors spend years working on their books. Annotating is not just for critical thinking, quotes or discussions. Writing comments, including drawings or illustrations, and conversing with the text makes the experience of reading much more fun. The benefits of it are why it is encouraged in academics. You have to separate the act of annotation from studying. I personally did not always annotate for studying because it somehow was not encouraged explicitly in my academics, but I understand the sentiment. They also come in handy if you are a bookish content creator online.Ī ton of people relate annotating to studying and hence don't want to do it when reading for fun. In case you ever want to check something or reread a favourite part, annotations are great for future references.Annotating helps you truly absorb the book and understand the characters, underlying layers, etc. Annotating especially helps with books that deal with heavy or complicated topics. You remember more details of the book and also your reactions to it. It also reduces skim-reading, if you have that habit. Active reading is when you are engaging with the text rather than just passively reading the story. There are several benefits to annotating.