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Commonplace books were never meant to be tidy
Original: Commonplace books were never meant to be tidy. Keep the line, date it, say one thing about it. The journal is what accum
Writers and readers are embracing the commonplace book as a deliberately messy practice: copy a line you like, date it, jot one thought, and let the journal accumulate over time. The advice has struck a chord with book and journaling communities, who are sharing their own methods for keeping quotes and reading notes without the pressure of keeping everything neat or organized.
Why now: A reminder against perfectionism in note-taking is resonating with the journaling and book-loving community right now.
Evidence
- Commonplace books were never meant to be tidy. Keep the line, date it, say one thing about it. The journal is what accumulates. # journaling # commonplacebook # readingjournal # bookstodon · ethanOS@infosec.exchange · 3
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