Dispatch: I Love the iPad Pro & Apple Pencil

When the 9.7" iPad Pro was announced, I knew it and the Apple Pencil were the tools for me. I picked them up 2 weeks ago, and have been exploring them both ever since. I love 'em!
The Pencil is impressive. The detail is fantastic, despite some of the hardware details I thought could be improved.
Read my review of the 9.7" iPad Pro & Apple Pencil

If you've been on the fence about an Apple Pencil and either iPad Pro, go visit a local Apple Store and try them out. They're fantastic!
The Sketchnote Workbook wins Best Design Award from Publishing Professionals Network!
The Sketchnote Workbook won a best overall design award from the Publishing Professionals Network (PPN)! It won for excellence in overall design. The Sketchnote Workbook will be showcased at PPN's Annual Book Show, in San Francisco this July. Woohoo!
Interesting Links
♥ Free Learn Cursive Script Video Course & Worksheets - Hand letterer Ian Barnard's video cursive class and worksheets aim to improve your script. I love Ian's calm pacing, especially for new students. See Ian's lettering courses, and his site.
♥ The Benefits of Using Doodling and Sketchnotes in the Classroom - Teacher Deidra Gammill, Ph.D writes about the benefits she's seen using sketchnoting in the classroom. She shares practical tips for implementation, and challenges for teachers.
♥ Can Handwriting Make You Smarter? - The Wall Street Journal covers the recent laptop vs. longhand notes study by Mueller & Oppenheimer, testing the effectiveness of both kinds of notes. Two takeaways: Don't capture verbatim ideas—synthesize as you write, and intentionally review your notes to reinforce ideas.
♥ Guide to Choosing a Fountain Pen - A fantastic resource from JetPens on choosing a fountain pen. I love fountain pens, but they're a bit mysterious. Now I understand them much better.
♥ Think Clearly: Visual Thinking Boot Camp - My friend and fellow visual thinker, Mathias Jakobsen is going on a world tour, teaching his all-day, Visual Thinking Bootcamp in Buenos Aires, Zurich, London, Mexico City, Vancouver, Paris, Copenhagen, Aarhus, and more! Sign up to be notified, or request your city be added to the tour.
♥ Sketchnote Mini-Course Survey - I've already received 83 replies and would love your feedback on the concept of focused, sketchnote video designed for mobile phones. Takes 2 minutes!
Private Sketchnote Workshops
I've taught private sketchnote workshops at universities like Ross School of Business at The University of Michigan; agencies like mcgarrybowen in NYC; and institutions like Sibley Hospital in Washington DC. I'd love to teach your team too. Let's talk.
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The Sketchnote Handbook
teaches regular people how to draw simply, think visually and create sketchnotes.

The Sketchnote Workbook
illustrates many new ways you can use sketchnotes to think and make your life better.
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