📖 How To Annotate Books Like a Pro ✍🏻 get more out of reading with these tips + tricks!

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
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    Hello lovely people! This week I'm sharing a highly requested video: how I annotate books as I read ✍🏻 I'll be sharing lots of tips & tricks and giving a plethora of examples to help you get started with annotating if you're a beginner, or to up your game if you're already on the annotation train!
    From super easy & simple (with options that won't damage or alter your books in any permanent way) to advanced techniques & ways to get the most out of your reading experience, I'll be sharing my own annotation process, why I started annotating in the first place (and why you should, too) my favourite tools and supplies, how to create a tabbing key, and so much more!
    I truly hope this video is informative and helpful. Please leave any questions in the comments, as well as any tips & tricks you've learned on your own annotation journey 💛
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    0:00 intro
    0:43 why I annotate
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    4:18 tools & supplies
    6:55 how I organize my supplies
    8:20 taking notes
    9:04 level one annotating (beginners & no damage)
    9:45 how to tab as you read
    10:59 how to make a tabbing key
    16:11 taking notes & highlighting with no damage
    18:26 level two annotating
    19:32 intermediate tabbing
    21:15 intermediate annotating
    22:12 pro level annotating
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  • @PlantBasedBride
    @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +38

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    & watch part two of this video (annotating ebooks) here: ruclips.net/video/z7NR55XA9jY/видео.html ✍🏻

    • @evanorth3056
      @evanorth3056 8 месяцев назад

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  • @cheriecoffee336
    @cheriecoffee336 10 месяцев назад +1254

    I am an English teacher and I think I am going to save this video for use during my classes. I heave never heard anyone describe annotations like you have, and with such enthusiasm. I hope it’s ok if I show this to a bunch of high school English students…

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +202

      Of course! I’d be absolutely honoured 🥺❤️

    • @DILSHANI_MADDEKANDAGE
      @DILSHANI_MADDEKANDAGE 9 месяцев назад +14

      yeaa..
      that's true

    • @bhargaviprakash8313
      @bhargaviprakash8313 4 месяца назад

      She says shitty and her notes said fuck at one time. No offense but pls be careful

    • @rachelsebree8524
      @rachelsebree8524 4 месяца назад +5

      It's a big thing with the bookworms now...I think it's so great.

    • @RocheBrazil
      @RocheBrazil 2 месяца назад +2

      Heave? Or have? Please forgive me.

  • @damdamfino
    @damdamfino 3 месяца назад +145

    I’m sometimes afraid to mark up a book, but then I remind myself that I collect vintage books and I LOVE it when I find little things in books, like a newspaper clipping as a bookmark, or a dedication note from a loved one, or a star next to their favorite chapter. Hopefully 100 years in the future someone might love my highlights the same way I do for people 100 years ago now.

    • @johat1219
      @johat1219 2 месяца назад +3

      there are new sticky notes that serve for highlight and underline without permanently mark the book, and I found them game changer.

    • @damdamfino
      @damdamfino 2 месяца назад +2

      @@johat1219 yes! I literally just heard of these and I haven’t gotten my hands on any yet, but they sound amazing!

  • @storiesnstoneware
    @storiesnstoneware 10 месяцев назад +388

    Yes to notion set up!

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +49

      I’ll add it to my schedule! ❤️

    • @mendytreur5164
      @mendytreur5164 10 месяцев назад +4

      Yes i would love to see your notion set-up! I use it to!

    • @Naheleniel
      @Naheleniel 10 месяцев назад +3

      And same here please! 🙌🏻🤩

    • @rosemarybarron4256
      @rosemarybarron4256 10 месяцев назад +3

      Yes, please. This would be very helpful.

    • @anavere
      @anavere 10 месяцев назад +3

      Another vote in favor of sharing your notion setup!

  • @scarlettdownsiswriting
    @scarlettdownsiswriting 4 месяца назад +6

    As a writer, the idea of someone feeling something strong enough about my work that it inspires someone to note on it, and remember it is the peak of every author dream I've ever had

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  4 месяца назад +2

      I would be so flattered if I wrote a book and someone took the time to annotate it! 😭❤️

  • @maeverose2290
    @maeverose2290 10 месяцев назад +473

    For tabs, I'd recommend trying washi tape! It's a lot cheaper for the amount you get in one roll compared to a pack of tabs. I usually just fold a small piece over the page I'm tabbing (or you can fold over a bit on one end so it's a tab that sticks out, and theres no tape on the other side of the page). only thing is it is less convenient having to cut pieces of it.

    • @HopefulHinata
      @HopefulHinata 10 месяцев назад +16

      I got some page flags from the dollar tree. They’re see through but different colors and I love them.

    • @huntoast6632
      @huntoast6632 10 месяцев назад +31

      Washi tape is genius! Ty for the tip!

    • @LaurenMilla
      @LaurenMilla 10 месяцев назад +22

      oooh thank you! I might deal with the extra effort because I have too much washi and was wondering how I'd get the nice-looking tabs, this solves the problem without spending more money!!

    • @debnazario1003
      @debnazario1003 9 месяцев назад +4

      Fantastic idea thank you

    • @awkwardandee
      @awkwardandee 7 месяцев назад +3

      Fantastic idea! Thanks for the tip!

  • @vegronica9006
    @vegronica9006 10 месяцев назад +415

    📚 I'm a library borrower, so no marking in books for me, but I've started keeping a dedicated reading journal (which helps me use up my hoard of notebooks)! I could adapt some of these ideas like color-coding to that instead.

    • @YukiSilverFox72
      @YukiSilverFox72 7 месяцев назад +14

      THIS IS GREAT FOR US DYSLEXIC READERS WHO LIVE BY AUDIOBOOKS! I never thought to do that, thank you! ❤❤❤

    • @Alastariana
      @Alastariana 6 месяцев назад +9

      I would love to try the non-damaging options for library books. I mean: imagine getting a book that has already been annotated lightly this way. I would be so down for it. I mean, my ebooks show which passages other people marked. I would love to know that for printed books as well 🙈

    • @Randomedits289
      @Randomedits289 5 месяцев назад

      @@YukiSilverFox72you could be a Greek half blood
      ( Percy Jackson ) should definitely read it

    • @PowerGurhl
      @PowerGurhl 5 месяцев назад +1

      I totally do this and color annotate my journals

    • @CaroleBoulware
      @CaroleBoulware 4 месяца назад +3

      another idea for non-damage notetaking: i use a fading pen thats typically used for sewing. it fades after a week, so it gives me time to finish the chapter or the whole book, and still be able to go back and document my notes!

  • @mael2039
    @mael2039 9 месяцев назад +134

    Ever since I can remember my dad's always annotated books by scribbling on the margins and underlining words. As I grew up and read a lot of his books, I find there is something so special and meaningful in seeing what kinds of phrases he emphasized and what kind of thoughts the writing inspired in him.
    I've started to do it in my own books, and I still find there is something very beautiful about the thought of doing it.
    Like a different kind of taking in the book, and when you look at it with all the highlights and notes later on you can tell that it was a book well loved and well read. What use is it sitting pristine on the shelf when you can do that instead?

  • @work-in-progress
    @work-in-progress 10 месяцев назад +130

    The beauty of a dedicated bag and caddy just warmed my heart. This is romantising simple things of life at its peak. Definitely trying this along with your notes on annotating. Absolutely adore your aesthetic choices 💗

  • @permanentlyspacing
    @permanentlyspacing 8 месяцев назад +67

    My friends and I are all at different levels of annotating books, so it depends on whose book we borrow, but for me personally I always encourage my friends to annotate at a level 3 when I lend out a book. What results is such a variety of color and thoughts and doodles and tabs in just one book once it goes through the friend group, and just find it wonderful!!

    • @kitty-pm6mz
      @kitty-pm6mz 6 месяцев назад +3

      i love this!!

    • @hjt100
      @hjt100 2 месяца назад

      I share my books just my friends to

  • @violetyivy8333
    @violetyivy8333 6 месяцев назад +3

    What I like to do is add a blank page for visuals to my books. I take a portable pocket printer that prints out stickers I can add it onto my visual page. I usually go to Pinterest and look at ai photos of random people and if I find one I like I add it to that specific character. I even do it with places, creatures, and items sometimes.. I love to visualize every scene and marinate with it and it’s what makes the books that I read a 1000% better. Though, it does make me a slow reader too lol.

  • @AyceMcGee
    @AyceMcGee 10 месяцев назад +97

    My suggestion for non-permanent annotations is to get book darts and index cards. Book darts are these little metal page markers that are reusable. On the index cards you can write down your thoughts, quotes, plot points, themes etc., and keep the index cards after you finish. If you like the idea of color coding then use different colors of index cards. I have an box for them and I keep the index cards for each book together either with a paperclip or binder clip. This is my go-to if it's a library book, I'm borrowing it, or if I don't want to mess up a book.

    • @dandanjordan
      @dandanjordan 7 месяцев назад +6

      I was thinking about getting some mini notebooks for each book

  • @kristinpothast
    @kristinpothast 10 месяцев назад +36

    I got a BA in fiction writing and did a ton of reading for my courses, and I NEVER got such a good explanation on how to read this intentionally. This was a great video. 📚❤

  • @valarya
    @valarya 10 месяцев назад +46

    One of my favorite parts about reading on my Kindle is that you can see little underlines on quotes or sections where A LOT of people annotate - and it like gives it more impact. I don't personally stop to highlight any sections myself because it would be too hard to find in the future since my books aren't physical, BUT ALAS. And even though I don't read physical books anymore, preferring to reduce the clutter by going digital, I still watched the whole video. ❤

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +8

      I don’t read ebooks much, and when I do it’s usually through Libby (library app) but when I read in the kindle app I LOVE that feature! Thanks for watching the whole thing ❤️ I appreciate you!

    • @hipstamom
      @hipstamom 9 месяцев назад +4

      I read ebooks mostly (kindle/cloudlibrary) for similar reasons. This video inspired me to write my own notes on passages that are highlighted and it's a game changer!)

    • @lilianbates8112
      @lilianbates8112 2 месяца назад +1

      Same! Quick idea as you said you find it hard to find the quotes in the future - if you have a goodreads, then you can connect to your kindle account and your goodreads will summarise all of your highlights and notes from the kindle books you’ve read automatically. You can also see more of the popular highlights on goodreads :)

  • @Octobig
    @Octobig 10 месяцев назад +267

    the transparent sticky notes & the light beige highlighter are game changers!! ✨📚
    i love rereading books & adding new annotations or insights (it's such an amazing experience how differently a favorite book can touch your heart as you grow older), so i like my annotations to not be as permanent or visually busy in case i add heaps more. i also LOVE your idea to use a different color pen for rereads, i'll def be trying that!
    thank you for this lovely video 💛

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +23

      They seriously are! I love being able to annotate fully in a book that I might want to donate (or put into my little free library) down the road. Or in my special/vintage editons that I can’t bear to write in! Annotating in a dedicated colour each reread is so fun. I agree, how a book impacts us and how we reflect on it can change so much over the years! I’m so glad you enjoyed it ❤️❤️

  • @user-nn6yn9jl8c
    @user-nn6yn9jl8c 5 месяцев назад +10

    I am a dark academia girl🕯 and I love a lot to read and annotate books (especially classics 📖). But I've been too afraid to write in my books because they would get damaged and also they are the most valuable things I have. But your books aren't damaged as I thought. This video was very very important and thanks to you, I'm not afarid about annotating anymore...😊 Thank you soo much.❤

  • @paomarmota7935
    @paomarmota7935 10 месяцев назад +41

    I’m a traditional reader (no crack the spine, no writing..) but the beige marker is totally something I could do!
    Love the video ❤

  • @caitlinsnyder7040
    @caitlinsnyder7040 10 месяцев назад +51

    I have always wanted to annotate in my book collection, but I've been too afraid of damaging/devaluing the books I treasure. Watching this made me totally rethink that mindset - I'm gonna just pick a book and try to get myself from level 1 to level 2 📖✨

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  9 месяцев назад +4

      Aw I love this! I hope you enjoy making a book your own ❤️

    • @PowerGurhl
      @PowerGurhl 5 месяцев назад +1

      They sell see through sticky notes if you want it to be semi permanent

    • @allisonryder4781
      @allisonryder4781 4 месяца назад

      Can these tabs be reused?

  • @Siocain
    @Siocain 10 месяцев назад +24

    I bought erasable highlighters and pens for my annotating and I have been enjoying annotating much more! I can just get rid of mistakes or messy highlights if need be :)

  • @liberationhomestead6599
    @liberationhomestead6599 Месяц назад +5

    Not hyperbolizing when I say your clear sticky note tip has changed my life. I read a lot of library books that idk if I want to own a copy yet so I don’t annotate. I would make notes in my reading journal, but I don’t really like that. Clear sticky notes is BRILLIANT. And will make it so easy to copy my annotations if I do buy the book. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @jule4772
    @jule4772 9 месяцев назад +4

    Something I also love to do whenever I finish a book is to write a paragraph on the first page, summarizing my thoughts and feelings about the book. While also noting down in which month and year I read it.

  • @coolbeansnyc
    @coolbeansnyc 10 месяцев назад +42

    Love, love, LOVE this video! 📖🖊️ Even though people aren’t supposed to annotate in them, I’ve always loved reading a library book and finding underlined passages and notes written in the margins. It always feels special, like you said. One of a kind. No other book has what this copy has. And I’ve enjoyed experiencing the thoughts and opinions of other readers. Complete strangers whose identity I don’t, nor will ever, know, but we’re connected in this one way, through this one book. And a lot of the times the annotations are funny or insightful. They’re a pleasurable addition to my reading experience. But I’m a weirdo like that 😆. Most people wouldn’t be as psyched to read a marked up book.

  • @Narja23
    @Narja23 10 месяцев назад +10

    I only tab books i'm reading for work (studies, self studies or the classes i teach), and i usually prefer taking notes on a separate slip of paper i use as a bookmark. It helps me having all my comments at the same place with a color code for the tabs (usually quotes, info to research and style analysis)

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +1

      That’s a great method, too! I definitely appreciate having most of my notes in one place in Notion. Sometimes if I want a note I wrote in the book to be in my Notion without having to rewrite it I’ll just take a screenshot and insert it into the book page!

  • @laurafrosch
    @laurafrosch 10 месяцев назад +6

    you don't understand HOW much i NEED to see that notion set up 🥺

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +2

      Haha ok, I’ll get working on a video!

  • @ElizaArika
    @ElizaArika 10 месяцев назад +23

    For temporary annotating, I recently found out sticky highlighting flags exist. I found them at my local office supplies store. They're like regular transparent sticky notes but they're colored, really thin and long, and 90% of the strip is sticky. The store I went to had them in both a neon set and a pastel set

  • @dani5165
    @dani5165 Месяц назад +1

    Just wanna say.. several months later that tombows 990 and a regular black pen.. have truly changed the annotating game for me. I can’t believe i didn’t do this sooner !!

  • @k-sama513
    @k-sama513 2 месяца назад +1

    I do love the way in which you're talking, it's sweent, understandable and relaxing for some reason.

  • @M_T_14
    @M_T_14 5 месяцев назад +10

    I wish I came across this video before I completely annihilated my books.

  • @awesumlili
    @awesumlili 10 месяцев назад +44

    I am not even kidding, I literally checked *yesterday* to see if you'd made a video on annotating before! 😂 Thank you for this!!! 💖💖💖
    Also, you can actually write and highlight on Post-it brand transparent sticky notes without transfer or anything! The only downside is they only make them in 3" x 3" size.

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +5

      Haha I love this 😂 perfect timing!
      Ooh interesting! I haven’t tried the post it brand transparent sticky notes so I did not know that. That’s really cool! 3 x 3 would be too small for my purposes but maybe they’ll make a larger size in the future 🤔

  • @robyn8221
    @robyn8221 10 месяцев назад +11

    I love this. I have no issue wringing in my books. I love buying used books and reading what people have written in them, too. 📖✍🏻🖊️

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +7

      I wish more of my secondhand books had annotations! They’re often a bit worn but with few to no notes. I feel like reading someone’s thoughts as I go would add to the experience ❤️

  • @galy1979
    @galy1979 10 месяцев назад +8

    The book caddy is genius!! And respect for the lovely stationary choices. I am a big stationary nerd and nothing makes me happier than books and pens 😊

  • @Nena-mr4km
    @Nena-mr4km 9 месяцев назад +7

    I love the idea of annotating this way, and sometimes I do annotate in a very complex way, but it's definitely not an all the time thing for me. Annotating can feel like a chore sometimes, so I only choose to do it when books make me feel a particular way or really make me want to analyse it or remember things for later.

  • @deborahramirezbreckenridge6357
    @deborahramirezbreckenridge6357 6 месяцев назад +6

    The way you choose to annotate really speaks to me. Just something about your approach clicks and makes so much sense to my brain! Yes! This is it! I’d love to hear more of your tag categories in your monthly book reviews. It’s so much fun to see what others chose to track in the same books. Maybe I’m alone in this but that is my kind of fun! Thanks again for sharing so much. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

  • @lieved530
    @lieved530 10 месяцев назад +4

    When I was in college I was an avid tabber while reading, especially if I was reading a book for class (though I've never been big on writing in books, mostly bc my handwriting is often illegible even to myself). I kinda fell out of the habit after graduating, but have been itching to get back to it for the past few months. I was reading The Jakarta Method and found myself dog-earing an astonishing number of pages to come back to later
    I also really love buying books secondhand and seeing what annotations other people have added. My copy of Dracula has someone else's notes in it, and it made the book really fun to read bc I ended up disagreeing with some of the analysis the previous book owner had added and wrote my own annotations refuting the old ones

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад

      That sounds amazing! I buy so many secondhand books but I’ve never come across a copy with hand written notes and annotations. I feel like I would love reading someone else’s thoughts and agreeing or disagreeing with them lol 😂

  • @stormsandsaints
    @stormsandsaints 10 месяцев назад +25

    i was one of those people who are afraid to write on books but i’ve slowly started highlighting + writing my thoughts! this video was super helpful and i might actually try using tabs for my next read, which is good omens :-) i’ll read it for the first time (after watching the tv show) and i think keeping tabs will help me appreciate and enjoy the book a lot more 📚🖊

  • @janettebraggs
    @janettebraggs 9 месяцев назад +17

    I've been trying to come out of a reading funk for what feels like the past two years, and this video just helped me so much! Not only is your voice extremely easy to listen to, but the way you think about notation deeply resonates with me and my (mostly lol) logical way of thinking. I just got so excited to restart my reading journey!! Looking at reading- the activity- as a conversation with the author instead of just as a fun way to pass the time and explore other worlds is so simple yet so impactful. Thanks so much for your insight! New subscriber, here! 🤩

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  9 месяцев назад +2

      Aw thank you! I’m so glad this video and its message resonated with you ❤️ I hope you’ll be able to rejuvenate your passion for reading! 🥰

  • @honeyroseleareads
    @honeyroseleareads 10 месяцев назад +2

    as an avid annotater, I loved this video! It's so fun seeing how other people annotate! Loved this video!

  • @dracaryslace
    @dracaryslace 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you soooo much for this video!! I've watched it several times now haha, I have always wanted to get into annotating but didn't want to write in my books. So excited to try the clear sticky note and sharpie method! ❤

  • @zozzle_
    @zozzle_ 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’m obsessed with this video! Just what I needed in my life.

  • @orkosubmarine
    @orkosubmarine 10 месяцев назад

    every single one of your videos is so heckin' cozy and lovely, thank you for putting this one out there

  • @yourbookladykatie
    @yourbookladykatie 10 месяцев назад +2

    I love the idea of using a different utensil to mark up subsequent rereads! I'm someone who obsessively dates all other kinds of things that I note down, so I don't know how I never thought of doing that for annotations!

  • @trayvixk4642
    @trayvixk4642 10 месяцев назад +16

    I usually use ereaders but still love this video for books I end up buying and reading. The clear sticky notes is such a great idea and I LOVE, Tombows. Their color palette is amazing! 📚🖊

  • @WilderHeart13
    @WilderHeart13 10 месяцев назад +6

    Your timing on this post is IMMACULATE. Thank you so much for all the info on annotating. I've been thinking recently that I want to reread Maas's Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass to once and for all come to terms with what I loved about them as a teenager so that I can capture those feelings in my own writing- as well as put into words what I hate about them as an adult. I'm definitely ready to mark up the hardcovers I've owned for years with highlighters, pens, sticky tabs, the whole shabang! I'm so glad I have this video as a guide for when I finally do that deep dive!

  • @RenataPamplona
    @RenataPamplona 10 месяцев назад +2

    I loved what you said about the books being put into this world to be used, to be seeing, read and annotated.

  • @YuckyYeti
    @YuckyYeti 7 месяцев назад +3

    Your videos are so wonderfully put together. They are cosy, professional, and incredibly relevant!

  • @seokjiniecutee
    @seokjiniecutee 9 месяцев назад

    I've been looking for this specific kind of video for ages! I've been interested in annotating and have done it sometimes but I still wanted to know more about it so thank you for making this video!!!

  • @katevenhorst1723
    @katevenhorst1723 10 месяцев назад +5

    Love these tips! A key is such a helpful, simple idea. Your example with “switching keys”, specifically while reading The Martian, was cool too because what you thought would be relevant in the novel actually wasn’t - now that could be a discussion topic about whether or not it was effective or how you wish they’d done things differently. Further cementing the novel in your mind!

  • @jessicagensel9890
    @jessicagensel9890 10 месяцев назад +2

    Absolutely loved this video! I’m working on getting back into reading and want to dive deeper into my books. I think your steps will really help!

  • @susanpuckett4521
    @susanpuckett4521 10 месяцев назад +3

    📚✒️🖊✏️ Great video!! I'm starting a buddy read of Crime and Punishment and I know I want to annotate like a pro! I've been wanting to get better at annotating (other than just underlining and then later forgetting why I underlined it!) So your video is SOOO very helpful! Thank you so much! I'm ordering my supplies right now!!

  • @bearded-cat
    @bearded-cat 10 месяцев назад +1

    This actually is super helpful. I really want to write a fanfic with one of my fav characters from a book and I want to be accurate with the characters behaviour and personality. This is perfect for it!

  • @NickJonespastor
    @NickJonespastor 6 месяцев назад

    I’ve watched several videos on annotation, and yours is one of the best I’ve seen. Thanks for the practical tips and product recommendations!

  • @stargarden2648
    @stargarden2648 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you so much for this! What a great timing as I have been wanting to learn more about annotating. I am a beginner and this is perfect info. I have recently started with a non fiction book and use tabs and highlighters as well as a note book to note down things I want to look into etc. happy to see I had the "right" idea. Will see if I will start with fiction books too.....

  • @erinmadison9686
    @erinmadison9686 3 месяца назад

    I finally understand it! I kept seeing people makes posts about them annotating their books and I wanted to try but I had no clue how to and where to even start! It makes so much sense now!

  • @mavrickglo
    @mavrickglo 9 месяцев назад +1

    Finally got around to finishing this one. Probably one of my favorites you have done. I actually think I’m going to go over it a couple of times so I can add some of you ideas to my homeschool curriculum when we get deeper into research projects.📚🔖📝

  • @madeanew
    @madeanew 10 месяцев назад +1

    I am an annotating newbie. It was hard at first but jumped right in writing and highlighting in my books. Will be adding keys to my system now!

  • @BethPepper127
    @BethPepper127 10 месяцев назад +3

    High school really ruined annotating books for me, but I think I might start doing it again after watching this. Thanks for inspiring me! 📖

  • @ericagallegos2261
    @ericagallegos2261 4 месяца назад

    Wow, I learned so very much from this video!! It’s changed my perspective on annotating as well as advanced and added to it. I’m excited to jump into this. Thank you so much for this video❤

  • @abfab911
    @abfab911 2 месяца назад

    This was amazingly helpful. Thank you for sharing all of your tips and tools xo can’t wait to start!!

  • @annalockwood3021
    @annalockwood3021 10 месяцев назад +2

    I can relate to this so much!! I take notes as I read. Once I realize that I want to make notes for the whole thing, I usually back up and start again so my notes cover the whole text. I particularly do this with library books that fascinate me. I need to re-read James Nestor’s Breathe, and improve my notes.

  • @olivia_mdws
    @olivia_mdws 10 месяцев назад +7

    Ahh, just what we all needed ! I wanted to start annotate this year and here's a very thorough guide, thank you so much Elizabeth. 🥰
    Now, one more thing there is to add... Please, make a read-with-me ! It'd go so well with this video. ☺

  • @lucygoodwriter
    @lucygoodwriter 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’m on level 2 for when I read books I choose myself, but definitely level 3 for school books. Just found your channel and love it!! ❤ 📚

  • @yesimthatlisa
    @yesimthatlisa 10 месяцев назад +2

    I find this so interesting! I rarely have a physical book any longer; just the few I kept from years ago and re-read on occasion. I highly recommend the Sharpie Roller .05 - extremely fine and smooth! I would love to see a video on Notion, thanks!

  • @kayhammock
    @kayhammock 3 месяца назад +2

    I have never annotated a 📖. I've been interested in it but had no idea where, or how, to start. Thanks for this video.

  • @brunettecrush7
    @brunettecrush7 10 месяцев назад +2

    This was an amazing video! I definitely want to see the to notion set up🌟🖋📝✏️✍🏻 I’m so inspired to set up my own annotation system ❤️

  • @karenbacon6310
    @karenbacon6310 6 месяцев назад

    Highly recommend for anyone just starting to annotate. I love pens, paper, and tabs/ post-it notes and I love the colors you chose, I can't wait to buy some.

  • @Alltheshiny.reneeowens
    @Alltheshiny.reneeowens 4 месяца назад

    thank you so much. i had never had this explained to me before and cant wait to implement it into my life. I will kick it up a notch and also blog about my thoughts while reading.

  • @Zahraa-awada
    @Zahraa-awada 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing video ♥️ always thought that I wanna add more to the book than just placing tabs but didn't know how, am now ready to dive in, annotate more deeply and give more love to the books 😊

  • @KelliJ_
    @KelliJ_ 7 месяцев назад

    Watched this. Then plan to rewatch it while taking notes. Thank you! From someone wanting to annotate but not knowing where to start! ❤ 📖✍️

  • @AngieRollason
    @AngieRollason 5 дней назад

    Oh thank you, so much! You've helped me feel a lot less scared about annotating! Made it to the end 📚

  • @sereneandcozy
    @sereneandcozy 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this! I feel like other annotating videos is more on how to do it aesthetically (which is fine, to each their own), but don't go into what to look for/tab but I've been wanting to get better at making a system for annotating so this was really helpful! I'd also really love to see a future video of your notion/how you take notes while reading. I've started adding reading journal pages to my bujo but have been trying to find ways to do it electronically so it's easier to access

  • @1babymorales
    @1babymorales 3 месяца назад

    Thank you, you have defently inspired me to begin re-reading books in a different level. Found myself taking notes through your video and ordering some books that you showed. Defenetly subscribed and followed you. ❤

  • @oddlyjules
    @oddlyjules 9 месяцев назад

    yes! would love to see a notion video. getting back into reading this fall season & this video helped me! also, your cats are sooo cute!

  • @bmeetsevil4878
    @bmeetsevil4878 9 месяцев назад

    im in between two and three! slowly transitioning to fully three! I just LOVE the ideia of making a book your own and leaving a mark on it

  • @creativewithjia
    @creativewithjia 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm a level 2 annotater. I will start using the idea of adding tabs on top to easier find my favorite quotes 👍

  • @Vanillaqyoo
    @Vanillaqyoo 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much! I LOVE your tips and aesthetics! ❤️

  • @lavisiondenao7662
    @lavisiondenao7662 8 месяцев назад +3

    Love this video! So complete and motivating in a way...? I'm level 1 for fiction books and level 3 for non fiction, especially "technical" non fiction. I was in the "untouched sacred book-team" for a while and I discovered annotating a couple of years ago. I find it very satisfying and crucial for memory.

  • @sheerheartattack776
    @sheerheartattack776 5 месяцев назад +1

    Omg your handwriting is so pretty. This was really helpful ✨️

  • @ashesphenl9467
    @ashesphenl9467 5 месяцев назад

    This was such a rich video. You really helped me wrap my mind around practical ways to engage with my books. My annotation system (if you'd call it a system) was all over the place and now, thanks to your video, I have a streamlined plan on how I want to go about it. I'm so excited! Thank you for this!

  • @rosef.3741
    @rosef.3741 4 месяца назад

    i am just getting into wanting to try to annotate my physical books and this video was so helpful and not overwhelming like some of the other videos i have watched

  • @amandapelland
    @amandapelland 8 месяцев назад

    I just love your content and colour pallet, some of my favorite shades and colours. I've watched this video twice (loved it) and ordered the same tabs, markers and pens as pointed out in your video -- I've used bright coloured tabs and markers in my previous books I've annotated, and really enjoyed your view on lighter tones. My order just arrived today and so excited to annotate my new thriller book, gorgeous shades of Autumn! 📑📝

  • @annadavidson2012
    @annadavidson2012 9 месяцев назад

    I simply cannot read a book without writing in it and I've been wanting to get into using tabs so thank you!!! So excited to level up my annotating

  • @JulesIsWatchingStuff
    @JulesIsWatchingStuff 10 месяцев назад +8

    Thank you so much for this video ! I've been looking for one that would give useful tips on how to annotate and shares more in depth insight and I'm so happy that you've filmed this video ! Still on level one, but willing to "upgrade" myself 📚

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +1

      I’m so glad it was helpful! I felt like there wasn’t a lot of detailed information out there when I started annotating, so I knew I wanted to try to make a video that would be informative with lots and lots of examples 🥰

  • @murderduck6926
    @murderduck6926 9 месяцев назад

    this was one of the most helpful youtube videos I've watched. I've wanted to annotate for so long but like to keep my books in pristine condiniton. I literally have a 100 pack of clear sticky notes and have never once thought about using them in books. this totally took all the pressure of annotating books off.

  • @heatherloomis7255
    @heatherloomis7255 5 месяцев назад

    I have never annotated before but I have always wanted to but never knew where to begin thank you. I have tried tons of different methods book journaling as I go but I get board. But this by far is awesome. I don't know how I will start out but you have got my creative juices rolling thank you.

  • @0403mag
    @0403mag 5 месяцев назад

    I've been reading on a Kindle for years now, and just lately starting buying paperbacks again. I love this video so much! Thank you! It makes me want to go back and read everything and try to annotate all my e-books!!

  • @Nick_Keaton
    @Nick_Keaton 10 месяцев назад +26

    Yes! I first loved the video, and watched it three times. I've been wanting to know your annotation process. Due to you, I finally bit the bullet and started annotating my books and now I'll never look back!
    I also am very for the Notion set up!
    Thank you for always sharing with us. Truly honored!

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride  10 месяцев назад +4

      Oh I love this! 🥰 I feel honoured to have given you the push to start annotating. It’s truly such a game changer!
      Good to know - I’ve added the Notion setup to my content calendar. And you are so welcome! ❤️

  • @sde078
    @sde078 10 месяцев назад +1

    yes i love how u explained about changing the tabbing key for each book. as a big reader of modern classics, i find the best use of annotation to be keeping track of symbols and motifs that would be easy to overlook.
    also i’d recommend looking at quotes on the cover and the spark notes page to see what symbols and motifs will be in the book before reading!

  • @Bookbonkers8439
    @Bookbonkers8439 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for doing this video! I always like the idea of annotating but never really knew how to start!

  • @RichardDominguezTheMagicIsReal
    @RichardDominguezTheMagicIsReal 10 месяцев назад

    I have been looking at annotation videos on RUclips for a while I am still level one. I use the sharpie ultra fine, as you do but I write on the tab. I have been wanting to take it up several notches for a while and this video is the best detailed video I have seen yet. As you explain a question will come into my mind and 10 seconds later you answered my question. Also I appreciate the length of the video, so many RUclipsrs make videos that are way too short. You just got yourself a new subscriber I hope to get much from your chatting enhance my reading, thanks

  • @lenafagan-nelson5238
    @lenafagan-nelson5238 Месяц назад

    I really enjoyed this video. Thank you. I recently bought a kindle and watched a ton of unboxing and review videos. Naturally, I stumbled across annotation videos which is honestly something I have never heard of before, but am very open to. Now after watching your video I cannot wait to get started. I too am a stationary nerd and love anything that will allow me to use all my supplies. Your video alone is very inspiring and informative. I do not know you personally however, you gave off a very compelling aura in this video and I’m assuming other content. Subscribed ✔️

  • @taccora
    @taccora 10 месяцев назад

    I'm not the biggest annotator just because I primary read via digital media, but that clear sticky note and skin tone sharpie was CLUTCH. Thank you so much for the suggestion!! 📚

  • @user-dz7lf5tz7o
    @user-dz7lf5tz7o 10 месяцев назад +2

    I am not too fond of writing in my books yet, but one thing I do love is sticky notes. One thing that is a game changer for me are these transparent tapes meant for use as highlighting in books. There are different colors and they are the perfect widths. I have them in precut which is perfect to highlight a single line with a bit to hang over to tab the page as well. I also have them in a roll to cut to whatever size I need. They also have them clear with a colored line through them to use to underline or strikethrough lines.

  • @plumbooks
    @plumbooks 5 месяцев назад

    The clear sticky notes are a game changer! Thanks for this thorough and awesome video. You rock!!!

  • @LaurenMilla
    @LaurenMilla 10 месяцев назад

    I started using notion at the beginning of the year (after sitting on it for like 2 years!) and I started developing a reading tracker and trying to build a sweet dashboard for all my media. i would LOVE to see what you've been doing with notion, especially around your extensive reading! I've been thinking about annotating more, and so far your video is my favorite for giving me ideas on how I'd want to go about it, thank you!!

  • @poetrybysuhashani__
    @poetrybysuhashani__ 8 месяцев назад

    this was such a useful video! recently decided to step forward into the annotating world when reading & actually found your tips & structure so helpful :)

  • @angelinadamiano8924
    @angelinadamiano8924 9 месяцев назад

    As an English major about to begin a full time semester of all English courses….you’ve helped me so much!

  • @Ashani100100
    @Ashani100100 15 дней назад

    25:09 I enjoyed every bit of this video and your enthusiasm ✨✨✨I rarely comment, but I really had to on this one. You took reading/ stationary/ annotating/ nerding to the NEXT LEVEL 🎉 my kinda human x

  • @periwinkycrafts
    @periwinkycrafts 2 месяца назад

    I used a similar system in uni and grad school but for some reason never thought to carry out this approach to books I read solely for pleasure. Will finally have something to do with all the cute sticky notes tabs I’ve collected over the years

  • @KNSKassy
    @KNSKassy 10 дней назад

    This was so helpful! I started annotating my first physical copy of a book and all I’ve done is underline a few things, I may go back and tab it too, thank you!
    I’ve definitely noticed that I personally pay better attention when I know I’m highlighting

  • @lynnegrace7766
    @lynnegrace7766 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for this video - it makes sense why one annotates. Im ordering supplies!