One of the unsung side benefits of researching a nonfiction book is the stuff you learn that never makes it into the finished product. Reading one of C.S. Lewis' letters inspired me to revamp my note-taking, specifically the way I mark up books. I know some people regard writing in books as a sacrilege, but it's unavoidable in my profession. Much of the time the books are advance reader's copies (ARCs), unproofed printings for the convenience of journalists and booksellers and not "real...
Published on March 31, 2009 06:21