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

The Zettelkästen Method for Writers

Stop taking random notes and forgetting what you read and learn.
Instead, turn your best ideas into work you can publish.

This 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.

This PROVEN Note-taking System Is Centuries Old

Do feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of research, notes, and ideas for writing projects? Or perhaps you struggle to find, connect, and use your best ideas?
For years, I faced all of these problems.
My notes and ideas were scattered across various apps, devices and notebooks.

I'd no way of connecting one note to the next and using them for my freelance and creative writing projects. Then, I stumbled across an odd smart note-taking system from Germany...

Enter the Zettelkästen method

This 17th-century German word translates as slipbox. Famous writers and thinkers built personal slipboxes, to store THOUSANDS of categorized notes and ideas.
These writers and thinkers turned these small writing pieces into public works like articles, speeches, and books.
But... don't let the age of this system fool you.
Comedians, literary writers, bloggers, content creators, and a US president all use variations of this method to write. It's easier than ever with modern tools.

This Note-taking System is Perfect For Modern Writers

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.

I'm nothing special though. You can easily organize your ideas and writing in just 30 minutes a week with this method. It’s ideal for writers in every niche or industry.

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 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. Writing Never Felt This Easy!

See how other writers use the Zettelkästen method to write. Gain insights into how successful writers use this method to capture ideas... and how they overcame common obstacles.
You'll also get real-life examples of the Zettelkästen system, to set up a writing system for 2024.

  • 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.

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What to Expect from this Online Course

I spent dozens of hours researching this method 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.

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.

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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.

What Students Say

"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

"What I liked about the course is the demonstration of the detailed process which Bryan follows... everything is revealed and explained very well "- Faisal Khan

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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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