A revolutionary way of writing learning and thinking
Proven for 150 years

Writing Never Felt this Easy!

You know, all those notes you take, all those ideas you have for articles, stories, and books? Think about how hard it is to find them when you need them?Well, imagine a system where everything you read is stored and accessible for future use...Imagine taking all those ideas inside your head and storing them in one place where you can find them ANY TIME you want to write an article or a book....Imagine a simple system that shows how your different ideas connect with each other so you can become more creative and productive....That's what I wanted.

My Writing Felt Like TOTAL Chaos

FOR YEARS, I struggled to organize my ideas, scattered across countless apps, devices, and notebooks. I tried everything—digital planners, OneNote, Evernote, Roam Research—you name it. Still, my writing remained chaotic and disconnected. I couldn't find what I needed when I needed it, let alone connect one idea to the next.
Then, I discovered a hidden gem: a smart note-taking system that writers have quietly used for over 300 years. After implementing this little-known method from Germany, I couldn't believe the transformation. My articles and books practically wrote themselves

I Found A Revolutionary Way of Writing, Learning, and Thinking...

Zettelkästen is a 17th-century German word that translates as slipbox. But you don't need a crash course in learning German to figure this out.Any writer can use this simple but effective note-taking system. Famous writers and thinkers built personal slipboxes, to store THOUSANDS of categorized notes and ideas.These writers and thinkers turned their ideas into public works like articles, speeches, and books. Writers have used the Zettelkästen Method for hundreds of years. Don't let the age of this system fool you either.

Comedians, literary writers, bloggers, content creators, and even a US president all use variations of this method to write everything from speeches to stand-up routines today.In fact, with modern tools, it's easier than ever to use this method for your articles, stories, books, and even social media content. I use it every day for my writing business.

Enter the Zettelkästen Method for Writers:
PROVEN for Over 300 Years

The Zettelkästen Method is even more valuable now than in the 17th century.I use this system daily to write online using one or two affordable apps, which I demo in the course.This method allows you to organize your ideas and writing in just 30 minutes a week. It’s ideal for writers in every niche or industry.

My step-by-step online course–packed with timeless principles–teaches you how to create the perfect note-taking system for writing.You only need 30 minutes a week to create your personal Zettelkästen. It'll help you write more frequently and creatively. And you'll never have to worry about forgetting a great idea again.

Transform Chaos into Creativity:
Create the Ultimate System for Organizing Your Ideas

The Zettelkästen method is a proven system for writers who want to become more creative and prolific. Hundreds of famous writers use variations of the Zettelkästen method, writers like...

Niklas Luhmann's Zettelkästen

20th-century German scientific writer Niklas Luhmann. He captured over 90,000 notes with this method. But Luhmann didn’t stop at capturing ideas in a wooden cabinet or boxes in his office.

Thanks to the Zettelkästen method, he turned his notes into an astonishing 50 books and over 550 scientific articles.
More famous contemporary writers who’ve used versions of this method include comedian George Carlin and US president Ronald Regan.

Authors like Anne Lamott, Robert Greene and Robert M. Pirsig also keep a Zettelkästen.
The simple fact is this odd note-taking system is proven and easy to learn!

“Writing is really wonderful art. A lot of this is discovery. A lot of things are lying around waiting to be discovered and that’s our job as writers is to just notice them and bring them to life.” - George Carlin

One Simple-Note-Taking System.
You Only Need 30 Minutes a Week!

Inside this actionable course, I'll show you how other writers and creators use the Zettelkästen method to write. You'll see how they relied on this method to capture ideas for books, articles, and speeches... and overcame common creative obstacles like writer's block.Don't be fooled by the age of this system. You'll also get real-life examples of the Zettelkästen system, to set up a writing system for 2024. It works for plotters, pantsers and writers of all types.

  • Discover the importance of creating a Zettelkästen system that works and how to do it.

  • Master key terminology and tools to use and how to set them up for your work.

  • Get a FAST-ACTING technique for capturing and organize your notes and writing.

  • 10x meaningful connections between your ideas, leading to more compelling writing.

  • See the quickest and easiest way to create and manage thousands of smart notes

  • Watch my EXACT process for turning notes into articles and even book chapters.

If You're Serious About Writing... Don't Miss This

What to Expect from this Online Course

I spent hundreds of hours researching this smart-note taking system via books, courses, and interviews. It took months to refine my writing system.But you don't need to spend that much time setting up your Zettelkästen. In fact, you can do it in under 30 minutes a week if you follow this course.Inside, I distill its key principles into 20 mini-video lessons. These guide you through the principles of Zettelkästen method, which you can use for writing and lifelong learning.Don't worry I'll give you templates and resources so you can create your Zettelkästen quickly and easily.

Inside the COURSE

  • The quickest way to capture, organize, and find your notes.

  • A surprising method for sparking creative ideas from research.

  • What every good note should include...and why.

  • How professional writers and creators embrace little writing.

  • Out of ideas? Build a personal library packed full of hidden gems for any writing project. Bye-bye writer's block.

  • The secret to turning ideas, notes, and research into published works.

  • An over-the-shoulder walkthrough of my personal Zettelkästen writing system.

A smart note-taking course for learning, thinking, and writing

The Zettelkästen Method For Writers

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About Your Instructor

Hi, I’m Bryan Collins! 👋
I'm the founder of Become a Writer Today. I'm also a USA Today best-selling author. My books include The Power of Creativity and the Become a Writer Today series. I've worked as a copywriter, journalist and contributed to publications like Forbes, Lifehacker and Copyblogger.
These days I earn six-figures a year from blogging and writing as a full-time content creator. I want to help you do the same with your work.

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"Bryan provided great insights and tips on the first steps to take to become a writer. He was spot on! His experience, along with the knowledge and mentoring skills were greatly appreciated.-Kelvin Peña Raymond

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"Bryan is a wealth of knowledge and helpful to “first-timers” like me and established authors. Our video session today was insightful, coherent, and uplifting. He helped clear up some mysteries for me and put me on the best path toward success! Thank you for all you do."- Karyn Chabot Martino

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FAQ

When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now! It is a self-paced online course - you decide when you start.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you get unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across all your devices.
I've started the course and have questions
You can email me any time and ask anything. I'll provide a Loom video explaining what to do.

What if I am unhappy with the course?
I would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact me in and I will give you a full refund.
Is this course for fiction or non-fiction writers?
The Zettelkästen Method works for any type of writing. Famous novelists like Anne Lamott use it, as do non-fiction authors like Robert Greene.

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