Indexing services
BlueStem, LLC provides indexes for print and e-books.
Recent work
Clients include major trade and scholarly publishers as well as individual authors and professional organizations.
Frequently asked questions
Rates
Indexing rates usually fall between $4.00 and $6.00 per page, depending on several factors:
For the most accurate estimate, plan on providing a sample chapter or two of your project.
Contact BlueStem, LLC to discuss your project or request an estimate.
- Text difficulty - Highly technical text takes more time to index than general interest texts.
- Index density - The greater the number of entries per page, the more time required.
- Time allowed - Unusually short deadlines add to the cost of the index.
- Embedded entries - Anchoring each index entry in the text file increases the time required to produce the index.
- Multiple indexes - Separate indexes for names, subjects, companies, add to the labor involved.
For the most accurate estimate, plan on providing a sample chapter or two of your project.
Contact BlueStem, LLC to discuss your project or request an estimate.
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