Back-of-book indexing
Comprehensive subject indexes for scholarly monographs, trade nonfiction, and reference works, built to the Chicago Manual of Style or your press's house style.
Freelance Professional Indexer
Indexes that help readers find what matters.
I build clear, precise back-of-book and embedded indexes for academic presses, independent authors, and publishers — indexing that meets your readers' expectations and your production deadline.
Services
Indexing tailored to the subject, format, and audience of your book.
Academic & journal indexing
Discipline-aware indexing for humanities, social science, and STEM titles — accurate handling of terminology, names, and cross-references specific to your field.
Embedded & ebook indexing
Hyperlinked, reflowable indexes built for EPUB and other digital formats, so readers can navigate accurately at any font size or screen.
Index editing & review
A second-pass edit of an existing index for consistency, completeness, and style compliance ahead of final submission.
How it works
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Get in touch
Send page proofs, a project timeline, and any style requirements. I'll confirm scope and turnaround.
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Indexing
I read closely and index against final proofs, flagging any questions as they come up rather than at the end.
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Delivery & revisions
You receive a formatted, submission-ready index, with a revision pass included if page numbers shift.
About
Hannah Jeffery Indexing provides freelance indexing services for academic and trade publishers, university presses, and independent authors. With a background in scholarly research and close attention to editorial detail, I build indexes that are accurate, readable, and genuinely useful to the people who rely on them.
Recent work spans history, social science, and general nonfiction titles, ranging from single-author monographs to multi-contributor edited volumes.
- Turnaround
- Typically 2–4 weeks from final proofs, depending on length
- Style guides
- Chicago Manual of Style, and press-specific house styles
- Formats
- Print, PDF proofs, and reflowable EPUB
Get in touch
Send along your title, subject area, approximate length, and target date, and I'll follow up with a quote and availability.
hello@hjefferyindexing.com