{"product_id":"book-indexing-a-step-by-step-guide-9781738825004","title":"Book Indexing: A Step-by-Step Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to write an index for any book, collection, or report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's true. Creating an index for a book is challenging and time-consuming. It's why authors and publishers hire professional indexers. But that's not the only way to get a quality index. If you have the desire--and a penchant for detail--you too can write an orderly and comprehensive index.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBook Indexing\u003c\/em\u003e shows you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the aid of checklists, \"Try This\" exercises, and dozens of examples, \u003cem\u003eBook Indexing\u003c\/em\u003e helps you face the text with confidence. Step by step, you will learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe different kinds of indexes, and which to use for your book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use the hierarchy of information to decide what to include in the index, and what to leave out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to capture the book's themes and give the reader a starting point into the index.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to lay out the index to help readers with their search--including searches for words that aren't in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for choosing the right words for index entries--the basis of a refined index.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe five-step process for tackling your indexing project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, Stephen takes you through his decision-making on dozens of extracts from his own indexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine the value of an index for a favorite cookbook, your community's history, your company's manual, or a book you wrote yourself. With \u003cem\u003eBook Indexing\u003c\/em\u003e as your guide, you can create an index worthy of the text--an index that your audience will turn to repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho else can use this book? If you're an editor, a publisher, or anyone else who works with indexers, you'll see first-hand what indexers think about and how they do their work. Or perhaps you've wondered about professional indexing as a career or a side business. \u003cem\u003eBook Indexing\u003c\/em\u003e will give you the chance to try out your abilities and interests with no investment but your time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Anthimus Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697577627922,"sku":"9781738825004","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1cffcfb8-de2b-4d9c-b112-285d2ec8f16b.jpg?v=1734305361","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/book-indexing-a-step-by-step-guide-9781738825004","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}