In my search for tips on how to move from Note Taking to Note Making, I stumbled upon the Zettelkasten process. Intrigued by the methodology, I started diving into Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy.

Since I wanted to share what I was learning, I did what I do best: I created a SketchNote and shared it with my community.

What happened next was completely unexpected. The group caught fire! Everyone started sharing their interest in setting up their own systems and discussing the tools they wanted to use. It’s been incredible to watch the “ripple effect” from that one stone dropped into the community pond. The conversation is still going strong, with members constantly swapping ideas about their workflows.

The SketchNote even gained some traction outside the community:

• A shoutout from the author himself, David Kadavy, on X/Twitter.
• A mention in Kumar Ahir’s newsletter.
• A feature in the Flyntrok SketchNote Newsletter (Edition 230).

Inspired by the book and the massive potential of this system, I’ve officially started my own Zettelkasten journey—collecting notes, linking ideas, and truly moving from taking notes to making them. Currently, I’m reading A System for Writing by Bob Doto and researching Richard Feynman’s “12 Favorite Problems.”

Are you using Zettelkasten or a similar system for your writing? I’d love to hear about your workflow in the comments below!

PS: GenAI was used to correct Grammar and improve flow for this blog post. The SketchNote and the blog content, outline was created by a human with love for helping others.