As with many industries, indexers need to know when to accept a project and when to walk away. We all have fields of study in which we work comfortably. Stretching the bounds of that comfort zone is healthy, but recognizing our own limitations is only fair – to our clients and ourselves. By in large, […]
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Clarity is key
Clarity of goals between professionals and clients is key. In my case, clarity between indexer and client is key. Communication of the goals and constraints facing a client – whether it be targeting a particular audience, working within a certain index size constraint, capturing buzz words that are critical in a given industry, or style […]
Professional Organization – Enough Bang for the Buck?
Many industries have professional organizations that represent the field and the interests of those employed in that area. Indexing is no exception. The American Society for Indexing (ASI) is the U.S.-based professional organization representing both indexers and the field of indexing as a profession. One of the questions that all professionals must answer for themselves […]