You’ve heard about commonplace books and all their benefits. But now that you’re wondering: “How do I even start one?”
In this most spectacularly detailed guide for beginners, I share everything I’ve learned from years of keeping my own commonplace books:
- 6 key components of a commonplace book entry to give you those “I love how organized this is” vibes
- 3 factors to consider before starting
- The best size for your commonplace books (this matters more than you think :)
- Different types of commonplace books (and which ones are right for you)
- Real-life examples from my own commonplace books of what works (and what doesn’t)
0:00 Intro
0:52 The 3 Factors to Consider
1:05 Factor 1: Scope
2:20 Factor 2: Source
4:12 Factor 3: Size
6:03 The Wild Card Method
7:12 My Current Setup
8:23 Components of an Entry
8:43 Component 1: Title
9:08 Component 2: Body
9:16 Component 3: Source
10:27 Component 4: Project
11:00 Component 5: Date
11:27 Component 7: Index & Page Numbers
12:05 Best Brands for Commonplace Books
13:42 coming soon: The Ponderbook
👉 Interested in The Ponderbook? Let me know in the comments!
LINKS:
▶️ The Playbook for Creative Warriors (my planner for creative professionals):
https://www.creativewarriors.life
▶️ New to commonplace books? Watch my original video:
https://youtu.be/CY7o3lmF9o4