If a ghost throws the book while it is open but empty, it typically means Ghost Writing is not an evidence for that ghost (except on Nightmare/Insanity difficulty where evidence might be hidden). 🪜 Equipment Tiers
Place a Video Camera facing the book. This allows you to check for writing from the safety of the van. Fazmofobi
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. If a ghost throws the book while it
The best chance for writing; very easy to place effectively. 💡 Pro Tips for Evidence Gathering Ghosts have a limited number of things they
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.
You can hear a distinct scratching sound when a ghost is writing, even from another room.
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.