A well-crafted index helps readers navigate a book quickly and efficiently, allowing them to find key information without frustration. Whether for a non-fiction book, academic publication, local history work, or specialist reference text, a clear and accurate index adds significant value to the finished publication.
About My Indexing Services
I am a trained book indexer, having studied the training course of the Society of Indexers, the UK’s leading professional body for indexers. I am currently building my indexing portfolio and offer careful, thorough indexing with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and usability.
Every index is created by hand and tailored specifically to the content and intended audience of the book. Automated indexing tools cannot replace the judgement needed to identify important concepts, create meaningful entries, and establish useful cross-references.
What I Can Index
I can create indexes for:
- Non-fiction books
- Local and family history publications
- Academic and scholarly works
- Business and professional publications
- Reference books
- Reports and longer documents
My Approach
When creating an index, I:
- Analyse the text to identify significant topics and concepts
- Create clear and logical main entries and subentries
- Add cross-references where helpful
- Follow publisher guidelines and industry standards
- Deliver indexes in the format requested by the publisher or author
My aim is to produce an index that is accurate, intuitive, and useful for readers.
Working Together
If you are an author, publisher, or independent researcher looking for an indexer, I would be delighted to discuss your project. As I am at the beginning of my professional indexing career, I am keen to work on a variety of subjects and build long-term relationships with clients.
Please get in touch for a no-obligation conversation about your indexing requirements.
Need an index for your publication?
Contact me to discuss your project and receive a quotation.
Helen Grant 