My name is Stephen Ullstrom
As an experienced, award-winning book indexer, I write comprehensive and thoughtful indexes tailored for your readers, saving you time and effort. I also write extensively about indexing, through my newsletter, Indexing Matters, and my book, Book Indexing: A Step-by-Step Guide.
Indexing
Indexing is my specialty. I write in-depth indexes for academic, trade, and textbooks. With over a dozen years of experience, six hundred books indexed and counting, and three indexing awards, I know what it takes to craft indexes that readers will use time and time again.
My Book
Book Indexing: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to write an index for any book, collection, or report
Many books about indexing are written at a more advanced level. My book is written for all those new to indexing, whether someone beginning their indexing career, editors wanting to better understand the indexes they edit, or an author needing to index their own book.
I walk you through step-by-step how to write an index, with an abundance of examples, exercises, and tips to guide you through the process.
Recent Blog Entries
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Q&A: When to Draw Indexable Terms Directly from the Text?
Welcome back to another Q&A on this last Tuesday of the month. Today’s question is a little different in that it comes from a subcontractor… Read More »Q&A: When to Draw Indexable Terms Directly from the Text?
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Fundamental Principles for Writing an Index
What is required to write an excellent index? I mean, what does it actually take? Indexing is governed by a lot of rules and conventions.… Read More »Fundamental Principles for Writing an Index