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Format guide · 6 min read
The field guide
Turn first-hand experience into a practical guide someone can follow.
What you are making
A field guide organizes experience around the decisions another person needs to make. It combines context, observation, and practical information.
How it is produced
Choose the scope
Define the place, experience, and reader you are helping.
Check the practical details
Verify access, timing, and other information that may change.
Gather useful coverage
Record the details that help someone understand the experience.
Organize and date the advice
Make the route through the guide clear and identify time-sensitive information.
Skills and resources to plan for
Plan for access, recording conditions, and the cost of first-hand experience. Keep notes and dates alongside the footage.
Is this format a good fit?
Consider whether you enjoy observing details and translating experience into practical advice.