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Express Indexing

Computer-Generated Indexing, a budget-friendly option powered by advanced computer-generated indexing technology

$299

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Give readers an easier way to find the information they need.

Express Indexing creates a comprehensive computer-generated subject index for your nonfiction book at a fraction of the cost of traditional manual indexing. You receive the generated index to review, customize, and approve before it is added to your book.

Flat-Rate Pricing
Regardless of page count
Computer Generated
Advanced text analysis
Fully Customizable
Add, remove or refine entries
Author Approved
You approve the final index

Express Indexing is not powered by AI. Your manuscript is processed using specialized computer-based indexing technology, and you remain in control of the final index that appears in your book.

See sample index pages, learn how Express Indexing works, and compare it with professional manual indexing below.

EXPRESS BOOK INDEXING

An Affordable, Faster Way to Index Your Book

A well-organized index helps readers navigate your nonfiction book, locate important information, and return to useful topics long after their first read.

WHAT IS EXPRESS INDEXING?

Technology Creates the Index. You Make It Yours.

Express Indexing uses specialized computer-based text analysis to identify names, subjects, topics, and key terms throughout your manuscript and generate a detailed subject index.

Because the index is computer-generated rather than curated by a professional human indexer, it may include entries you decide aren't useful or omit references you would prefer to include. That's why you receive the generated index for review and customization before it becomes part of your book.

Computer Generated, Not AI Generated
Express Indexing is not powered by artificial intelligence. Your manuscript is processed using specialized computer-based indexing technology rather than being submitted to an AI system.
HOW IT WORKS

From Finished Manuscript to Finished Index

STEP 1
We Generate
Your manuscript is processed using our specialized indexing program.
STEP 2
You Review
You receive the generated subject index and review the proposed entries.
STEP 3
You Customize
Add, remove, or refine entries according to your priorities.
STEP 4
We Insert
Once approved, your finished index is inserted into your book files.
SEE THE RESULTS

Sample Express Index

Here's an example of the type of subject index generated through Express Indexing. Click any page to view a larger version.

Sample computer-generated subject index. Your index will be based on the content of your book.

THE BENEFITS

Professional Functionality at a More Affordable Price

Lower Cost
Flat-rate pricing makes indexing practical for longer books.
Detailed Starting Point
Identifies a broad range of subjects, names, and references.
Author Control
Customize the generated index as much or as little as you wish.
Final Approval
Nothing is inserted until you've reviewed and approved it.
CHOOSE YOUR INDEXING SERVICE

Express or Professional Manual Indexing?

Both services can give your nonfiction book a useful, reader-friendly index. The right choice depends on your budget, your book, and how involved you want to be in reviewing the index.

Express Indexing
$299 Flat Rate
Computer-generated subject index that you review, customize, and approve. A strong choice when affordability, speed, and author control are priorities.
Premium Manual Indexing
Professional Human Indexer
A professional indexer reviews your book and uses human judgment to select, organize, and structure the index. Particularly useful for complex, technical, or academic works.
Learn About Premium Manual Indexing

Make Your Nonfiction Book Easier to Navigate

Click Add to Cart to add Express Indexing and receive an affordable, computer-generated subject index that you can review, customize, and approve.

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