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nHow to write an index for any book, collection, or reportn n n nIts true. Creating an index for a book is challenging and time-consuming. Its why authors and publishers hire professional indexers. But thats 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.n n n nBook Indexing shows you how.n n n nWith the aid of checklists, Try This exercises, and dozens of examples, Book Indexing helps you face the text with confidence. Step by step, you will learn: n n- The different kinds of indexes, and which to use for your book. n- How to use the hierarchy of information to decide what to include in the index, and what to leave out. n- How to capture the books themes and give the reader a starting point into the index. n- How to lay out the index to help readers with their search--including searches for words that arent in the book. n- Tips for choosing the right words for index entries--the basis of a refined index. n- The five-step process for tackling your indexing project. nThroughout the book, Stephen takes you through his decision-making on dozens of extracts from his own indexes.n n n nImagine the value of an index for a favorite cookbook, your communitys history, your companys manual, or a book you wrote yourself. With Book Indexing as your guide, you can create an index worthy of the text--an index that your audience will turn to repeatedly.n n n nWho else can use this book? If youre an editor, a publisher, or anyone else who works with indexers, youll see first-hand what indexers think about and how they do their work. Or perhaps youve wondered about professional indexing as a career or a side business. Book Indexing will give you the chance to try out your abilities and interests with no investment but your time.n
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