{"title":"Stephen Ullstrom","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"book-indexing-a-step-by-step-guide-paperback","title":"Book Indexing: A Step-by-Step Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51376589177055,"sku":"9781738825004","price":40.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/EAqvPNTRx39781738825004.webp?v=1789218098"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/stephen-ullstrom.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}