Indexing services
BlueStem, LLC provides indexes for print books, electronic publications, and websites.
Recent work
Clients include major trade and scholarly publishers as well as individual authors.
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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