A useful place to begin.

Practical prompts for reading, observing and making a little room for curiosity.

Practical prompts for reading, observing and making a little room for curiosity.

Write down the detail before deciding whether it is important. A phrase, a question or a sketch can become useful later.

Choose a place or object you see often and describe it without relying on its usual name.

Read or ask around a question for a little longer than feels immediately necessary. Notice where the answers differ.

The details make a difference.

These guides are invitations to try something, rather than instructions for getting it right.

Before you begin

A few useful details.

Yes. Send a short outline, why it matters to you and the perspective you would bring.

Ask about the current editorial approach before sending a full piece. An enquiry is not a publication agreement.

Describe the material and intended use so permissions can be discussed with its author.