How to Keep a Reading Journal

The hardest part of a writer's job is sitting down to do the work. Writing happens in three phases.

1. Beginning: You have to decide what you're going to write and how you're going to write it.
2. Staying motivated: You will face self-doubt and ov...

Asking a book questions as you read is not enough. You should also attempt to answer the questions with a pencil in hand. When you buy a book, you establish a property right in it. When you write in it, you develop full ownership of it.

Why you should write in your book:

If you're training for a marathon, you usually keep track of how many miles you're accumulating, and how much time you're spending pounding the pavement. If you want to read more, the same type of documentation can help.

I use Goodreads  to keep trac...