Indexing services
We provide a quality, professional index for your books and documents. Indexes are composed quickly and accurately using the latest tools and technology.
We cover a variety of subject areas, and deliver on time according to your specifications. Here's some added insight into the world of indexing and how an index is meaningful for your publication.
Indexing tools include mainly Sky Index, in addition to Framemaker and Word for books and documents. XRefHT and Dreamweaver are used for web-based indexes.
What is the significance of a well written index?
The following include some of the elements to look for, which suggest a quality index.
- Readers want information, and want it quick. An effective index will act as a road map and lead a variety of readers to that information with minimal effort. It serves its purpose when the reader gets to the task at hand -- reading.
- It analyzes concepts within the author's composition. A quality index presents a holistic analysis of content and subject matter.
- Achievement of balance. Allowing freedom within a framework, the architecture of an index blends a balance between structure and creativity.
We specialize in writing indexes, as it's what we love to do! As the valued client, here's what you can expect from our indexing services:
- A quality, professional index to enhance the essence of your books and documentation.
- An index composed quickly and accurately using the latest tools and technologies.
- Experience in a wide variety of subject areas. Visit our Topics of Experience page for details on the range of subjects covered.
- An understanding and sensitivity to your tight deadlines. As a result of extensive experience with short notice scenarios, staff perform with focus and skill to meet your rush job needs.
Indexing projects are in the form of sample PDFs (accessible through links in listed projects), and may be viewed using Adobe Reader. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you may download the latest version of it at no cost (see below).
Indexing projects include:
- The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl (Burns, Karen) ~ *Sky Index
- Alaska Journey 1919-1934 (Soberg, Ralph) ~ In the pipeline. *Sky Index
- Wise Women Speak (various authors) ~ In the pipeline. *Sky Index
- Yazoo Mingo: The Journeys of Moncacht-Apé Across North America 1687-1700 (Cronin, Jonathan Reynolds) ~ In the pipeline. *Sky Index
- A—Z Site Index for Top Hat Word & Index website (2008-09) ~ *Dreamweaver
- Speak to Me: Effective AAC Devices for Post-Brain Trauma Adults ~ Dynavox Corporation (2008) ~ *Sky Index
- Viewshed Preservation Plan - Analysis I: Silverbell Road Corridor ~ Marana, AZ (1997, revised 2008) ~ *Sky Index
- Education textbooks ~ *Sky Index
- Green industry publications ~ *Sky Index
- Travel guidebooks ~ *Sky Index
Indexing rates apply per indexable page, and depend on the following:
- The neccesary level of detail in the index.
- Type, complexity, and density of the material, including tables and illustrations.
- Length, page size, and format.
- Audience (professional, researcher, student, general public).
- Time allowed for completion of the index. Rush jobs may involve a rush fee (more than 200-250 pages per week, depending on project complexity).
- Number of indexes.
- Need for repagination or extensive editing.
- Delivery format.
An estimate may be provided after looking at proofs (PDF or Word files preferred) of a couple chapters (the beginning and one from the middle) of your book.
Feel free to email PDF or Word attachments for your project to Paul@TopHatWordandIndex.com. This will trigger a review so that an estimate may be provided for you.
The recommended Indexing Agreement from the American Society for Indexing involves matters related to rate negotiations.
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Send your inquiries to Paul at: info@TopHatWordandIndex.com
