Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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Not all fiction needs note-taking, but when you find a book with something to say, jotting down your thoughts can deepen the experience. In this episode, I’ll share why I sometimes take notes on fiction, how I set up a dedicated notebook for it, and my process for capturing meaningful insights. Whether it’s a novel packed with ideas or one that just hits home, here’s how I approach notes when fiction gets philosophical.

📗 - Check out my notebooks at: edgewaterbookstore.com/collections/notebooks

Chapters:
0:00 - The Problem with Notes
2:07 - Step 1: How to Highlight
4:05 - Step 2: How to Post-It
6:08 - Step 3: Using the Notebook
11:08 - Step 4: Asking the 12 Questions
17:40 - Step 5: Character List
19:56 - Next Steps for Thinkers

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Link to Tiago Forte's article on Progressive Summarization: fortelabs.com/blog/progressive-summarization-a-practical-technique-for-designing-discoverable-notes

Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy