Commonplace book organization

All my life, I learned from my dad that underlining great passages in a book and otherwise marking and making notes does the book great honor. The more of the book is underlined, the better the book, or possibly the better the reader. However, I do not underline library books and

Why I’m ditching the bullet journal and turning to a zibaldone or commonplace book

The commonplace book was a type of journaling used for learning by saving information found in books and storing it in a single place

I had the opportunity to write for Dirge Magazine while it was still online (Rest in Peace). I learned so much as a writer from the editors, so I wanted to make sure I was able to save my favorite and proudest piece. I grabbed the following article from the depths of Wayback Machine. The…

What is a commonplace book? Why should I make a commonplace book? Learn about the 5 very simple steps to create your own commonplace book.

For some individuals, it’s merely a book of quotes they want to remember and draw upon later.

There are many different ways to structure a commonplace book, but here I will discuss one of the most popular methods: the “Jenny Rallens Method.” Take the parts you like, and leave ou…

I keep a commonplace book because I want to keep track of the best articles and books I read. A commonplace book is like a “thinker’s journal” that serves as a focused act of self-reflection and way…