Preparing your index

Decide how many indexes you need

• Most books need only one integrated index.
• Very long or particularly technical books may require separate subject/name indexes. If you think your book requires more than one index, please contact your desk editor to discuss.

Create your index(es)

We've prepared some guidance and sample index pages below:

• Download indexing guidance and sample index pages (.docx)

Need any help?

If you have any questions about indexing, your desk editor will be happy to help. We’d prefer that you asked for help rather than muddle along as it will speed things up for you and us.