# A System for Writing

## Metadata
- Author: [[Bob Doto]]
- Full Title: A System for Writing
- Category: #books
## Highlights
- A zettelkasten is a method. In addition to being an object, a zettelkasten is a methodology—a way to capture ideas in notes, establish relationships between them, and leverage both for knowledge work. The formula is relatively straight forward: Capture ideas in the form of fleeting and/or reference notes. Turn these captures into individual main notes. Establish connections between the ideas recorded in these main notes. Keep track of developing trains of thought in hub notes, structure notes, and indexes. Turn these trains of thought into writing. ([Location 111](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B0D18J83VB&location=111))
- A zettelkasten is a practice. Luhmann’s approach to organizing information and ideas goes against much of what we’ve been taught. Consequently, it can take months or even years to fully appreciate its benefits. It’s best to think of working with a zettelkasten as a “practice,” something in which to devote time, effort, and regular attention. ([Location 131](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B0D18J83VB&location=131))
- In this book, “note-taking” refers to capturing information (as one would in a fleeting or reference note), while “note-making” refers to distilling and contextualizing the information that’s been captured (as one would in a main note). ([Location 183](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B0D18J83VB&location=183))