Do not just read the book. Keep a sketchbook and your pens physically next to you. The MOIB book is your teacher; the sketchbook is your classroom.
A hard pencil (2H) is great for light "ghost" sketches that you can erase once the ink is dry. 2. The Four Pillars of Texture
Your masterpiece is hiding in the blank page. This book just shows you how to let it out.