In the first part, we learned not to care about the source of the knowledge we deal with, but about its nature. In the second part, we learned what we are dealing with when we deal with story. So, how do we actually deal with story material using the Zettelkasten Method?
In part 1 we concluded that knowledge is knowledge, independent of its source. Applying the Zettelkasten Method to fiction books does not change anything if we are dealing with knowledge .But if you want to use the Zettelkasten Method to analyse a story as a story? Then you need to know what to look for besides knowledge.
Quite frequently, the question how to make the Zettelkasten Method work for fiction arises. The simple answer is: There is no need to modify the Zettelkasten Method because it only provides the overarching architecture for your notes and their connections. If your sources are fictional or non-fictional is just a question of the content your notes hold.
“The things you own end up owning you.” (Fight Club) – The following is taken from the introduction to the second edition of the German book on the Zettelkasten Method.
Dear Zettlers,
There will be a live Zettelkasten session, scheduled for Dec 10th, 2021, 19:30-21:00 CEST.
On that day, you can tune in right here:
(Link to the video: https://youtu.be/dgU0LIykSWI)
Live long and prosper,
Sascha