Doing very close readings while reading a book and writing notes about interesting things, descriptions, and well-executed passages in your commonplace book helps with retention and provides material for later use in writing and other projects.

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Hyway Jones

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I do very close readings where I read and then I have my book handy so I can take notes on what I'm reading and write down some descriptions or words or just things that were done really really well that I can use later

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How & Why to Start Your Commonplace Book! The Art of Collecting Knowledge.Hemingway Jones
Created: 8/13/2026, 10:23:40 AM

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