This Codex contains methods adapted from scientific field notation and urban exploration for writers who want sharper observation, sustained inquiry, and systematic research practice. The methods here teach you to maintain field journals, build species accounts / commonplace books for subjects you investigate, and track your time investment across projects. These tools develop documentation habits, reveal patterns in your practice, and provide material for your writing. They’re taught through exploration, but work for any investigative writing.
Resources
- Grinnell Field Notes — Scientific field documentation adapted for exploration and investigative writing
- Commonplace Books — Historical knowledge management practice for writers and researchers