#image_title The Writer’s Guide to Obsidian: A Practical System for Authors

I’m excited to announce my first non-fiction release under the P.D. Workman name — The Writer’s Guide to Obsidian is for authors who want to write their books using Obsidian, the powerful markdown-based note-taking app.

Over the past year, my blog posts on using Obsidian for writing have become some of the most visited pages on my website. Writers are hungry for a practical, flexible system they can truly make their own.

So, I pulled everything together into one book:
The Writer’s Guide to Obsidian

Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or both, this guide will help you use Obsidian to:

Set up a foolproof folder structure that scales from single books to entire seriesMaster the art of brainstorming with Obsidian’s Canvas featureStreamline your development process using the Snowflake Method templatesTrack characters, timelines, and plot threads with powerful YAML propertiesCompile and export your manuscript seamlessly to any formatIntegrate research, notes, and world-building into one cohesive systemManage revisions without losing track of versions or progress

Perfect for writers who want to:

Stop worrying about file corruption and lost workCreate a sustainable system for series writingIntegrate research and world-building seamlesslyTrack complex plots and character arcs effortlesslyWork faster without sacrificing qualityOwn their writing process completely Preorder Now

Preorder The Writer’s Guide to Obsidian here
Available in ebook, paperback, and hardcover editions.

Why Obsidian for Writers?

Obsidian is more than a note-taking tool — it’s a full-featured writing system. It’s especially helpful for authors who want:

Full ownership and control of their filesA sustainable, organized writing workflowTools for linking, outlining, and tracking large writing projects

No experience with Markdown? No problem. The book includes beginner-friendly tutorials and ready-to-use templates.

More Writing & Productivity Tips

While you wait for the book release, dive into some of my most popular articles on Obsidian, writing workflows, and productivity:

Organize and Write Your Next Novel with ObsidianElevate Your Writing Process: Using Callouts in ObsidianPeek Behind the Curtain: My Monthly Writing FlowHow to Import a Pre-Built Excel Template into TodoistWriting a Novel in Markdown

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