How to write a credible paranormal report

A credible report does not need to prove the impossible. It needs to make clear what happened, what was checked, what remains unknown, and why the event mattered to the witness.

The strongest reports separate observation from interpretation. Write the plain facts first: date, approximate time, location type, who was present, what was seen or heard, and how long it lasted.

Use a simple structure

Start with a short summary in one or two sentences. Then add the timeline, the setting, the witnesses, the media captured, and any normal explanations you considered.

If you are reporting on someone else's account, say so clearly. First-hand and second-hand reports can both be useful, but readers need to know which they are reviewing.

Keep claims proportionate

Use phrases like 'unexplained to us', 'not identified at the time', or 'requires more context' when that is the honest position. Stronger claims need stronger supporting material.

Avoid naming private individuals, exact home addresses, or vulnerable witnesses unless they have given clear consent and the detail is necessary.

Before you publish

Check spelling of place names, remove private details, attach media only when you have permission, and add a question for the community if you want feedback.

A useful report invites review. It is not weakened by admitting uncertainty; uncertainty is the part investigators can actually work with.