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Poll #6992 Writing in Books

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 16

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Do you write in your books?

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Yes, often or all the time.
1 (6.2%)

Yes, but only half the time.
1 (6.2%)

Yes, but only occasionally.
2 (12.5%)

Yes, but only when I'm sure I want to keep it.
0 (0.0%)

Yes, but only textbooks or other study materials.
5 (31.2%)

No, for the most part.
1 (6.2%)

No, pretty much never.
3 (18.8%)

No, and I'm horrified by the idea!
3 (18.8%)

Sort of? I use sticky notes or another non-page writing surface.
0 (0.0%)

For those who do write in books, do you:

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write in pencil
5 (41.7%)

write in ink
2 (16.7%)

write in whatever you have to hand
4 (33.3%)

mainly rely on highlighting
0 (0.0%)

This question does not apply to me; I don't write in books.
1 (8.3%)

If you write in books, what do you write?

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Mostly my own reactions (ex: like this part / don't understand this / etc.)
4 (33.3%)

Mostly details (ex: this is Character X / part of plot Point A / etc.)
0 (0.0%)

Meta / Analysis (ex: typical Hero Journey step / Man vs. Nature conflict / etc.)
1 (8.3%)

Reactions and details in about equal measure.
1 (8.3%)

Reactions and meta in about equal measure.
1 (8.3%)

Details and meta in about equal measure.
0 (0.0%)

All of these equally.
3 (25.0%)

Something else: see next question or comments.
1 (8.3%)

This question does not apply to me; I don't write in books.
1 (8.3%)

If you chose "something else", explain here:

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Comments

[pinesandmaples]

Contrast my answers with rooibos for a good time. She's my wife, but I don't let her borrow my books.

Also, it didn't fit your poll, but I write very extensively in my Bible because it feels like another journaling space. I also take copious notes on my Kindle because my notes will never ruin the book for someone else if they're in a separate folder.