A reading space for ideas, observations and the people behind them.
Independent journalist
Published reporting
Reporting presented with a clear subject, source context and an explanation of how the story was developed.
Independent journalist
Story archive
Browse earlier work by topic and follow the threads that connect a series of field notes.
Independent journalist
Editorial enquiries
Discuss a story lead, correction or commission through the publication’s stated editorial process.
A point of view, carefully developed
Independent Field Notes is based in Online / international. Our work brings together published reporting, story archive, editorial enquiries.
Independent Field Notes follows the questions that deserve a little more attention. We bring observation, source context and a clear editorial voice together in a space designed for reading.
The work continues beyond publication: new threads, reader questions and corrections all help a story find its next chapter.
How we work together
A clear starting point, a shared plan and practical details agreed in advance.
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Find your thread
Browse the subjects and the reading formats in the collection.
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Spend time with a story
Follow the context, sources and the writer's point of view.
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Join the conversation
Send a considered question, correction or story suggestion through the editorial channel.
From the editor's notebook
Ideas and observations from the working notebook.
The question behind the story
Why a subject deserves attention, and the first thread that made it interesting.
Following the evidence
Notes on sources, context and the decisions behind an editorial piece.
A conversation that continues
Reader questions and new observations open the way to another chapter.
A few useful answers
The details that make the next step easier.
How can I suggest a story or correction?+
Browse the subjects and the reading formats in the collection. Follow the context, sources and the writer's point of view.
What happens before an arrangement is confirmed?+
Send a considered question, correction or story suggestion through the editorial channel. Availability, scope and any fees are confirmed with you before proceeding.
Let’s start a conversation
Tell Independent Field Notes what you have in mind. We can work through the practical questions together.
Start with a conversation
Browse the subjects and the reading formats in the collection. Follow the context, sources and the writer's point of view.
Enquiries are confirmed personally
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