https://zettelkasten.de
The method to have atomic idea per note. And then connect the notes together into a map of knowledge.
It is like extending the mind, or as a second brain.
Extend Your Mind and Memory With a Zettelkasten
https://zettelkasten.de/posts/extend-your-mind-and-memory-with-a-zettelkasten/
https://zettelkasten.de/posts/overview/#writing
- Make writing a part of your identity. This requires to schedule time for writing, and to create lasting habits.
- How to become a better writer:
- A daily writing practice will help lower the hurdle to get started, for example.
- How to track your writing progress – define metrics and find out how well you perform.
- Counting your words is motivating and helps you stick to the habit of writing daily.
- Christian also wrote a Mac app for this: the Word Counter.
- Getting started with writing projects:
- Buffer files in your Zettelkasten are great to store writing ideas.
- Use outlines to start with the first draft, and then
- ease into writing by adding Zettel notes to the outline, pasting their contents. This works without you trying so hard.
- Divide composing from editing your texts to reach a state of flow and get faster at finishing your projects.
- Publish iteratively.
- Field Report: A PhD About Writing with His Zettelkasten. Henrik talks about his process from draft to submission, to revision, to being accepted in a journal.