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Inside the Lab: 01
I’m experimenting with creating short videos exclusively for Sketchnote Lab Members like you, sharing what I’m up to.
In this first Inside the Lab, I talk about my pocket notebook and notebook cover, how I use them, and some ballpoint...
Sketchnote Lab Live August: How to Sketch Your Story as You Tell It w/ David Hutchens
When: Saturday, August 29, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Cost: Free to attend
Sign up: Luma sign-up page
On August 29th, David Hutchens of Storytelling Leader will join us to walk you through the practice of sketching your story as you te...
What Makes Your Sketchnote Tick? A New Lab Partner-Only Live Session
I’m starting something new, only for paid Lab Partners. Join me for this new experiment and have some fun!
On Saturday, September 12th, I’ll be running a new session called What Makes Your Sketchnote Tick.
It’s a live, small-group re...
August 2026: Sketchnote Lab Dispatch
Here’s how I planned the lettering live session on my back porch, in the sun. I followed it up with a little after action review on the right page. Lately, I’ve been writing and drawing ideas with pen and ink on the page before typing with...
3 Ways to keep your sketchnoting practice alive
A Lab Partner, Mudita Kundra, reached out with this great question:
”I’d love to hear any sketchnoting sustainability tips for someone starting (or struggling) to keep a practice.”
Here's what I said:
1. Overlap sketchnoting with...
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I teach you how to solve problems and capture ideas with loose, imperfect sketchnotes. Author of The Sketchnote Handbook, illustrator of REWORK. Chief Scientist at Sketchnote Lab. Go Pack Go!
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