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No more clunky, Frankenstein systems.




Having a dysfunctional system is both frustrating and discouraging, which leads to you feeling overwhelmed and unaccomplished. I totally get it.


  • “This course was the boost I needed.... I now feel more confident with reading/writing.“ — Corey


    Stop rebuilding your system. Start writing. 




    How many times have you rebuilt your system? It’s too many times. 


    • “Super helpful. Very insightful. Removed a lot of friction for me with Zettelkasten. I may actually start creating my own work!” — Slobodan


    Cut through the confusion. 




    Seriously. There’s so much conflicting information out there.


    • “Here is Bob's mic drop moment. Solving the confusion in 2 minutes” — Dave
    • “Bob...this was awesome. Your explanation of zettelkasten actually made sense!” — Dana
    • “There’s a ton of content out there about this system and how great it is, but so much of it is convoluted. Doto distills the important pieces and provides actionable insights.” — August


    “Clear.” “Concise.” “Straight to the point.”




    There’s no need to overcomplicate writing or the system you use to get writing


    I wrote a book. Maybe you’ve read it. It’s called A System for Writing. I wrote this book to cut through the noise, and it forms the foundation of all my zettelkasten courses. So, what people say about the book is what you can expect from the course:

    • “Doto goes right to the point clearly, simply, efficiently. He acknowledges issues, but gives simple advice, leaving the reader open to take a different tack, knowing why they’re doing so. Bottom line: written by a writer, for writers.” — eeweir“Your book has unlocked the zettelkasten system for me in a way that I've been struggling to access for the best part of 5 years.” —Tony
    • “Thank you for your book, Bob. It really did the trick for me. I'm a writer, but I've only been chasing Zettelkasten for a bit longer than a year.... Your book really provided what I needed when I needed it.” — Michael”
    • “This book is a relief. I've read many books on note-making and zettelkasten, plus taken programs, and each seemed to make it more confusing. I really needed a guide to distill it into the most important pieces, with an emphasis on getting the whole thing to work. That's what this book is.” — Roam


    The most complete course on zettelkasten.




    There is no other course like this one.


    The System for Writing Master Course will take you on a comprehensive journey from capture to creation—from collecting your ideas, to establishing connections between them, to structuring your thoughts, to turning it all into writing you can release into the world. But, even more than that, the course will teach you how to do it again and again. To get you there, you’ll learn how to:

    • Effortlessly capture ideas before they slip away 
    • Save the most relevant insights from what you read 
    • Connect information in profound and unexpected ways
    • Transform powerful notes into articles, blog posts, and books 
    • Start every writing session with words already on the page 
    • Develop a system for writing that not only supports your creativity, but inspires it

    My job is to present as complete a vision as possible. I think I do that well:

    • “Probably the most comprehensive how-to currently out there.” — Tinker


    A course you can trust.




    The vast majority of zettelkasten pundits have no idea what they’re talking about.


    Here’s just a small sample of what students say about my zettelkasten classes:

    • “Let me declare the following: ‘One of the most valuable lectures ever’.” — Matteo
    • “The term 'mastery of the subject' comes quickly to mind. ” — anon
    • “Great presentation! very clear!” — Claudia
    • “That came together insanely fast - WOW” — Damien


      A course with kindness.




      There’s no room for shame in personal knowledge management.


      • “I've spent a few years in a couple of the same online communities as Bob Doto and followed his short-form writing for the past two. Through observing his interactions and responses to others I've come to respect him as a thoughtful, humble, and well-spoken teacher. He brings knowledge, experience, and a playful humor...to the conversations.” — Witt





      THE SYSTEM FOR WRITING 
      MASTER COURSE


      Everything you need to build, maintain, and leverage your zettelkasten for writing. Prepare to make profound connections, work the system, and write more than you ever have.




      what it is

      A 9-week online course teaching you to build a high-functioning, high-yield, low-stress writing system that will support your creativity for decades.

      Note: The System for Writing Master Course is made up of two modules:

      1. Module 1Building Your Zettelkasten
      2. Module 2Writing with Your Zettelkasten

      To learn more about each module, or if you’d like to participate in only one of the two modules, click the links above.



      what you’ll learn

      This course will include 4 weeks on the structural and functional aspects of zettelkasten and 5 weeks on leveraging it for writing. We’ll cover everything from capturing ideas, to taking notes while reading, to conecting ideas, to transforming connections into prose, to repurposing your notes for multiple projects, to using notes to build out short and longform writing. Learn how to:

      • Effortlessly capture ideas before they slip away 
      • Save the most relevant insights from what you read 
      • Connect information in profound and unexpected ways 
      • Transform powerful notes into articles, blog posts, and books 
      • Start every writing session with words already on the page 
      • Develop a system for writing that not only supports your creativity, but inspires it



      how you’ll learn

      Sessions will be live over Zoom, comprised of both a 2-hour didactic session (lectureQ&A), as well as a 1-hour “Open Studio” session (Q&Ademos). Expect a dynamic learning experience combining:

      • discussions
      • illustrated lectures 
      • thinking exercises
      • demonstrations
      • weekly assignments

      Note: Only the 2-hour didactic sessions will be recorded. One-hour “Open Studio” sessions will not be recorded so students will feel free to discuss their works-in-progress.



      who’s it for

      Writers, should-be writers, writers who want to write more, writers who want to have a better experience of being a writer. More specifically, it’s a course for anyone who wants to move beyond “tinkering” and into writing for readers.



      who’ll be teaching

      Bob Doto is one of the most well-known teachers, respected thinkers, and prolific writers on zettelkasten and personal knowledge management. Not only does he bring decades of teaching and writing experience to all his classes, he also brings a wealth of knowledge and a great sense of humor.



      when it’s happening

      Every week consists of two sessions: one 2-hour lecture on Tuesday with some time for Q&A, and one 1-hour “Open Studio” session on Thursday dedicated to questions and instructor demos. The dates for each session are as follows:  

      MODULE 1

      Tuesday, 1/14 @ 1100am NYC time (lecture)
      Thursday, 1/16 @ 1100am NYC time (Q&A)

      Tuesday, 1/21 @ 1100am NYC time (lecture)
      Thursday, 1/23 @ 1100am NYC time (Q&A)

      Tuesday, 1/28 @ 1100am NYC time (lecture)
      Thursday, 1/30 @ 1100am NYC time (Q&A)

      Tuesday, 2/4 @ 1100am NYC time (lecture)
      Thursday, 2/6 @ 1100am NYC time (Q&A)

      —ONE-WEEK BREAK—

      MODULE 2
      Tuesday, 2/18 @ 1100am NYC time (lecture)
      Thursday, 2/20 @ 1100am NYC time (Q&A)

      Tuesday, 2/25 @ 1100am NYC time (lecture)
      Thursday, 2/27 @ 1100am NYC time (Q&A)

      Tuesday, 3/4 @ 1100am NYC time (lecture)
      Thursday, 3/6 @ 1100am NYC time (Q&A)

      Tuesday, 3/11 @ 1100am NYC time (lecture)
      Thursday, 3/13 @ 1100am NYC time (Q&A)

      Tuesday, 3/18 @ 1100am NYC time (lecture)
      Thursday, 3/20 @ 1100am NYC time (Q&A)



      what’s included

      1. Access to the private “Zettel Sunrise” Discord server
      2. A pdf copy of A Concise Reference Guide to A System for Writing



      cost

      $1599



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