The best chance for writing; very easy to place effectively. 💡 Pro Tips for Evidence Gathering
You can hear a distinct scratching sound when a ghost is writing, even from another room.
Place the book in the Ghost Room or high-activity areas. If the ghost roams away from the book during its interaction window (every 45–90 seconds), it won't write. Fazmofobi
You must use the secondary action key (default 'F' on PC) to place the book open on a surface. Tossing it with 'G' (drop) leaves it closed, and the ghost cannot write in a closed book.
If you witness a ghost event, try placing the book directly at the ghost's feet; they are highly likely to interact with nearby items immediately after an event. The best chance for writing; very easy to place effectively
After the ghost writes in the book, take a photo of it for extra rewards in your journal.
As of the latest updates, there are three tiers of the Ghost Writing Book: Interaction Rate Parchment Notepad Old school, slow, and basic. II Heavy Grimoire Better range and more frequent interactions. III Ornate Diary If the ghost roams away from the book
Ghosts have a limited number of things they can interact with. Removing "filler" items like shoes, plates, or cups from the room increases the RNG chance they will pick the book for their next interaction.