As we continue to strive, we seek those stories that we simply have to tell; and we study, so that we have the knowledge we need to tell them. Then we practice, so that we can tell them the best way we know how. ~ Cynthia Granville
Speculative Fiction Writer
KL Wagoner 
That is exactly what we do, isn’t it? Excellent quote. :-)
Yes, but I need to spend more time studying good writers and how they do things so my own writing will be the best it can be.
I agree. I really like paperback books because I can underline, highlight, and take notes!
I can’t bring myself to write in my books unless they’re workbooks (just thinking about it brings to mind evil Mrs. Wolf, and her paddle, from 4th grade…). I could do it, but I’d have to buy two copies, one for my bookshelf and one for notes. There goes my budget.
I know. It does feel sacriligious to write in books. I justify it as an acknowledgment of the writer’s mastery. I only do it when I’m in awe. :-)