Kathleen Spracklen - Zettelkasten - Don’t Renumber! - Here’s the Alternative - Part 1
Kathleen Spracklin shares her approach to organizing a Zettelkasten system for writing a book. She emphasizes not renumbering cards but instead creating a structured system using directory cards and links. Spracklin outlines her process of organizing information into nine modules for her book, each with a main card and subsections. She discovered an unexpected need for an additional section on teaching principles, prompting the creation of another foundational card. This method allows for a well-organized system that can grow and incorporate new information without losing existing data. Spracklin highlights the importance of maintaining an organized structure to facilitate easy access and expansion of information.
Key Points:
- Don't renumber cards; use directory cards and links to organize.
- Create main cards for each module or section of your project.
- Identify and create additional sections as needed, like teaching principles.
- Organize information into piles or modules for easy access.
- Maintain a structured system to allow for growth and new information.