The Author Can Provide:

1. A Seed List of word: a list of between 10 and 15 words/concepts that the author
   considers key to the index . Please forward the seed list along with the page proofs
   to: info@cpynebookindexing.com
   
   
2. The Bibliography may be a very helpful document when constructing the index.
   A copy of your bibliography helps me to proof spelling of names; and ensure that
   all authors cited appear in the bibliography. Please forward as an MS Word or
   PDF file with the page proofs.
   
   
3. Answering Questions. Your prompt response to my queries will be much
   appreciated.
   
   Progress Reports.
   Authors sometimes want to view the index while it is being written.
   I am very reluctant to share the file prior to editing the finished index. The writing
   is very dynamic and changes moment by moment. The polish and sense of the
   final index develops during the editing process.
   
   

How the Indexer Can Help the Author

Proofreading the Typeset Index

• If the production schedule allows, I can offer to proofread the typeset
  index to ensure that:
  
  

-	the whole index has indeed been properly typeset;
-	indents and run-over lines have been placed correctly;
-	any details or other items in question have been properly filled in;
-	the first page number of the index matches with the table of contents;
-	correct "continuation" lines are included.