06 / Indexing
An index is a map of the book's ideas.
We identify the concepts that matter, set out how they relate, and build access points that let a reader find an argument rather than a word. Back-of-the-book, embedded and subject-specialist, to your house style.
- Back-of-the-book
- Embedded
- Subject-specialist
- Automated passes
What's included
Take one service, or fold it into the whole workflow.
Back-of-the-book indexes
Subject and name indexes for monographs, textbooks, reference works and professional publications.
Embedded indexing
Entries embedded in Word or InDesign source files, so the index survives repagination and the next edition.
Specialist material
Careful treatment of terminology in academic, scientific, technical and legal titles.
Editorial consistency
Heading structure, cross-references, locators and your preferred index style, checked against the final pages.
Getting started
What we need to scope it
Send these with your request and you will have a written scope, rate and schedule back before any work starts.
Request a quote- 01Final paginated proofs or source files
- 02Index type, style sheet and length allowance
- 03Delivery date and any author guidance
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