Annotation Techniques: Making Books Your Own
Transform your books into personal treasures with smart annotation strategies. Learn when and how to mark up your books for maximum benefit.
Annotation turns reading into a conversation with the author.
Use different colored highlighters for different purposes - yellow for key concepts, pink for questions, green for connections to other ideas.
Write brief margin notes capturing your thoughts and reactions.
Create a simple symbol system: stars for important passages, question marks for confusion, exclamation points for surprises.
At the end of each chapter, write a one-sentence summary on the first page.
These annotations make reviewing easier and create a personal record of your reading journey.
Don't worry about keeping books pristine - a well-annotated book is a well-loved book.
