###### NAVIGATE - BACK : [[NOTES.literature]] --- >[!info]- [[ENIGMAS]] ---- #### AENIGMAS **How to Take Literature Notes in Obsidian** - **Purpose of Literature Notes:** - Abstract interesting ideas from what you read, watch, or listen to. - Catalyst for intellectual development and starting point for your external knowledge base. - **When to Take Literature Notes:** - While watching a video, listening to a podcast, or reading a book. **Steps to Create a Literature Note:** 1. **Create a New Note:** - In Obsidian, create a new note and move it to your Inbox. - Rename the note to reflect the source material (e.g., "Writing Workshop Part One"). 2. **Add Metadata:** - At the top of the note, include: - Author: - URL: - Tags: #literature-note - Fill out the metadata with the creator's name, resource URL, and appropriate tags. 3. **Write the Note:** - Keep notes very short and selective. - Put information in your own words unless it’s a direct quote or reference. **Managing Literature Notes:** - **Purpose:** - Helps in writing permanent notes for the slip-box. - Should not become a chore. - **Archiving:** - Literature notes start in the Inbox. - After creating permanent notes from them, move literature notes to the reference system.