How Much Will It Cost?

Factors that influence the cost of an Index

1. Average number of index entries per indexable page

One page is defined as approx. 250 words, and an indexable page is any material (words /diagrams/ pictures) that can be accessed through the index. An entry is any access point including synonyms, overlapping terms and main headings. The more entries there are per page, the more time it will take to index. Canadian rates can be anywhere from $3.00 to 6.50 per indexable page.

2. Difficulty of the subject material

If specialized knowledge is required in order to index the material, or if there are a large number of terms or names

per page, these factors will enter into the cost.

3. Special issues

If there are space limitations or the project must be completed in a very short time, these will influence the cost. A collection of essays by different authors will take more time to index than a book by one author. Working from preselected terms will take more time than if vocabulary choices are left to the indexer.

4. Worthy causes and non-profit organizations

I will occasionally index projects published by non-profit organizations where in lieu of payment I receive a 'donation in kind' tax receipt.

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	Factors that influence the cost of an Index 1. Average number of index entries per indexable page One page is defined as approx. 250 words, and an indexable page is any material (words /diagrams/ pictures) that can be accessed through the index. An entry is any access point including synonyms, overlapping terms and main headings. The more entries there are per page, the more time it will take to index. Canadian rates can be anywhere from $3.00 to 6.50 per indexable page. 2. Difficulty of the subject material If specialized knowledge is required in order to index the material, or if there are a large number of terms or names per page, these factors will enter into the cost. 3. Special issues If there are space limitations or the project must be completed in a very short time, these will influence the cost. A collection of essays by different authors will take more time to index than a book by one author. Working from preselected terms will take more time than if vocabulary choices are left to the indexer. 4. Worthy causes and non-profit organizations I will occasionally index projects published by non-profit organizations where in lieu of payment I receive a 'donation in kind' tax receipt.	Contact Information: Carol Hamill 180 Homer Road Victoria, BC, CANADA V8Z 1V6 (250) 658-2856 hamill@island.net Website design by Patrick Meyer copyright 2006-2008