Turn your messy notes into a connected, searchable “author brain” with Obsidian
so your research, ideas, and drafts finally work with you (not against you).
Why Obsidian?
Authors don’t suffer from a lack of ideas.
We suffer from ideas scattered everywhere—documents, notebooks, browser tabs, Scrivener files, Notion pages, email threads, and “I’ll remember that later” moments.
Obsidian is different because it:
- Connects your notes into a network with bi-directional links so you can find and reuse what you already wrote
- Works offline and stores files locally in simple markdown so your work stays yours—private, portable, future-proof
- Moves with you across devices: Windows/Mac/Linux/iOS/Android with free or paid sync options
- Scales from simple to powerful: one vault for a single book… or a whole author business system
At Future Fiction Academy, we’ll show you how to actually use Obsidian as a writer—without overwhelm, and without turning note-taking into a procrastination hobby.
What You’ll Master
What Obsidian Is (and Why Writers Love It)
Understand what makes Obsidian uniquely useful compared to Notion, Evernote, and OneNote—especially for solo, private, deep work.
Your First Vault Set Up the Right Way
Download, install, and create a vault you can grow into—organized for writing projects, research, and long-term idea capture.
A Guided Tour of the Interface So You Don’t Feel Lost
Learn the file explorer, backlinks, outlines, search, graph view, canvas view, tabs, splits, bookmarks, and how to navigate fast.
Linking, Search, and “Second Brain” Thinking
Use linking to build your own rabbit holes—worldbuilding, character arcs, series continuity, theme tracking, research trails, and inspiration webs.
Customization Without Chaos: Themes, Layout, Hotkeys, Plugins
Make Obsidian comfortable to live in: themes, accessibility tweaks, interface rearranging, and the real truth about plugins (including safety best practices).
Author Workflows That Actually Matter
See how Obsidian supports real writing work: market research capture, outlining, character bibles, style guides, research notes, and reusable templates.
How the Course Works
- Step-by-Step Video Training with instructor Kimberly (clear walkthroughs from download → vault → real writer workflows)
- Live Demonstrations Inside Obsidian so you can follow along and build your system as you watch
- Practical Examples for Authors including research capture, outline refinement, and organizing story assets
- Resources & Next Steps so you know where to go when you’re ready to level up
Who Should Enroll?
- Authors who have notes everywhere and want one reliable home base
- Writers who love Notion, but want something better for offline, private, deep work
- Worldbuilders, series authors, and planners who need continuity and fast retrieval
- Anyone curious about building a second brain/Zettelkasten-style system without becoming a full-time productivity nerd
- Authors who want tools that are future-proof (markdown files you control—not locked into a platform)
What You Get When You Enroll
- Full access to Introduction to Obsidian for Authors
- A clear process for creating and organizing your first writing vault
- Training on core features: linking, search, graph view, canvas, templates, plugins, and themes
- Best practices for privacy, offline use, and long-term file ownership
- A pathway to deeper learning inside Future Fiction Academy (including community discussion and shared tips)
Ready to Build Your Author Brain?
Stop losing ideas. Stop re-researching the same topics. Stop wondering where you put that character detail, that link, that perfect line.
Enroll in Introduction to Obsidian for Authors and set up a writing-friendly knowledge system you’ll actually use—every day.