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Fees and charges for book indexing



Fees and Charges for Book Indexing

   
 

Book Indexing Fees

Indexing fees range from as little as $2.25 to $7.50 per indexable page. .

  • An indexable page is any page of the book that carries potential information,
    including pictures, figures or graphs for the index;

  • Front and back matter are generally not considered "indexable" unless you
    request that they be indexed.

Indexing fees reflect the amount of time and work involved. For instance, an academic
book may have 20 index entries per page, whereas a general trade book may have 3
index entries per page.

As a general rule of thumb:

  • A complex academic text requires more work than a basic trade book or textbook, because it requires more time and analysis;

  • A technical book takes more time, more energy, and more expertise
    than a "light" mass-market general trade book.

Factors Used to Determine the Indexing Fee

Fees for book indexing essentially reflect the amount of time and effort required to write the index. When you request a quote for book indexing, the following factors will be considered::

  • the level of detail needed in the index;

  • the difficulty and complexity of the text;

  • the length and space requirements;

  • the type of index required (i.e. subject, author, symbol indexes); and

  • the time allowed for writing the index.

Scheduling your Index

  • The indexer project manages the indexing of books from numerous authors and publishers. Please allow sufficient time to schedule your indexing project with the indexer.

  • An estimate of how long it will take to index your book is usually provided along with the indexing fee quotation.

Contract for Indexing Services

 
 
  • As a good business practice, a short indexing contract will be prepared and sent
    to you outlining the indexing fee and related matters. Your signature secures a place
    in the indexer's schedule to index your book.

  • Copyright to the index is transferred to you upon full payment of the indexing fee.

Re-indexing Charges

 
 
  • Accurate indexing depends on the page numbering remaining stable from the
    beginning of the indexing process to final printing. Page proofs are required to
    write an index.

  • If the book's pagination changes after indexing has begun, additional hourly
    charges will apply for the time involved to correct the index.

  • Requests for extensive editing and changes to the index will be invoiced on an
    hourly rate.

Rush Rates

 
 
  • Rush fees may be 25% to 50% of the project price.

Cancellation or Rescheduling

 
 
  • Please keep me posted on any changes in your schedule so we can work together.
    Jobs that are suddenly cancelled or rescheduled with less than 10 days' notice may
    result in a penalty of 25% of the originally agreed-upon total for the project.
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