Jen Weers - Editor
Professional and experienced indexer with indexing making up 100% of my business. My work is comprehensive, purposeful, and guaranteed.
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I am an indexer with experience in a wide array of topics including business, marketing, religion, culinary, history, and scholarly work. I have indexed everything from a scholarly piece on public restrooms to contracts and rules books for a professional sports league.
I am a member of American Society for Indexing (ASI) and the past co-coordinator of the Upper Midwest Chapter of ASI. I stay active in the organization in order to keep current on the art of indexing. Because my work is solely in indexing, I am able to spend all of my professional training in that skill area.
I guarantee that you will be happy with the index I create, though I'm proud to say I've never had to make good on that guarantee. Below are a couple of comments from happy customers:
"Never having worked with an indexer before, I was a bit nervous about what it would take to include a back-of-the-book index in a self-published book. Jen answered every query I had with professionalism and clearly laid out the process for me. The result is a comprehensive, cross-referenced and well-edited back-of-the-book index that will help my readers further explore the text and refer back to important points. Jen even suggested a new way reference books, products, and courses outside the book that will further explore readers to the other offerings available." Laura Brandenburg, CBAP How to Become a Business Analyst
"I truly appreciate the work that you did indexing my book, Cognitive Productivity. This required that you work through over 10,000 words, learning many concepts in a short period of time. You were systematic, well organized, thorough, and smart. I am grateful that you took the initiative to reduce cost for me for the next stage of my project. I look forward to working with you on future projects." Best regards, Luc P. Beaudoin, Ph.D (Cognitive Science)
I am a member of American Society for Indexing (ASI) and the past co-coordinator of the Upper Midwest Chapter of ASI. I stay active in the organization in order to keep current on the art of indexing. Because my work is solely in indexing, I am able to spend all of my professional training in that skill area.
I guarantee that you will be happy with the index I create, though I'm proud to say I've never had to make good on that guarantee. Below are a couple of comments from happy customers:
"Never having worked with an indexer before, I was a bit nervous about what it would take to include a back-of-the-book index in a self-published book. Jen answered every query I had with professionalism and clearly laid out the process for me. The result is a comprehensive, cross-referenced and well-edited back-of-the-book index that will help my readers further explore the text and refer back to important points. Jen even suggested a new way reference books, products, and courses outside the book that will further explore readers to the other offerings available." Laura Brandenburg, CBAP How to Become a Business Analyst
"I truly appreciate the work that you did indexing my book, Cognitive Productivity. This required that you work through over 10,000 words, learning many concepts in a short period of time. You were systematic, well organized, thorough, and smart. I am grateful that you took the initiative to reduce cost for me for the next stage of my project. I look forward to working with you on future projects." Best regards, Luc P. Beaudoin, Ph.D (Cognitive Science)
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Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Christian (Non-Fiction)
Cooking & Food Wine & Spirits
Health & wellbeing
Religion & Spirituality
Self-help & Self-improvement
Certifications
- Association for Indexing Training Course
Work experience
Back-of-the-Book Indexer
Self-employed
July, 2013
–
Present
(over 7 years)
Back-of-the-book-indexer
Portfolio (11 selected works)
Neighbors: Christians and Muslims Building Community
Womack, Deanna Ferree
Virtual Teams Across Cultures: Create Successful Teams Around the World
Sigillito Hollema, Theresa
The Conformity: Manifestation, Proclamation, Exaltation (3-Volume Set) (Francis of Assisi Early Documents)
Bartholomew of Pisa, Christopher Stace, William J. Short
Share + Savor: Create Impressive + Indulgent Appetizer Boards for Any Occasion
Mazon-Chambers, Kylie
Glimpsing Resurrection: Cancer, Trauma, and Ministry
Deanna Thompson
In Glimpsing Resurrection, Deanna A. Thompson combines recent trauma research with compelling first-person narrative to provide insight into the traumatic dimensions of living with a serious illness. Her aim is to help those who are ill and those who care for and minister to them deepen their understanding of how best to offer support."The tendency for Christians to move almost immediately fro... read more
This book presents the latest in neuroscience and resiliency research alongside the personal stories of military veterans to advocate for an empirically validated training protocol.• Proposes an empirically validated model for mental fitness training designed to curb an ever-escalating suicide rate among the Armed Forces• Presents a new approach that incorporates the participatory, hard-workin... read more
Create Custom Perfumes the Natural WayThis unprecedented, comprehensive guide from renowned perfumer Anya McCoy is an inspiring resource for anyone interested in creating artisanal perfume at home. Discover simple step-by-step methods for making perfume without harsh chemicals. Jump right in, using local plants and common household ingredients. Soon you’ll be building your own scent collection... read more
Experience the Hearty Flavors of the Alps, Rockies and Other Celebrated Mountain CulturesPack up your skis and hiking poles because we’re heading to the mountains. Marla Meridith, celebrity food and lifestyle blogger, travels the world on the quest for the best of the mountains. Inspired by Marla’s travels to the mountains of the Swiss Alps, Austria, Utah and Colorado, these recipes for energy... read more
Change Your Genes, Change Your Life: Creating Optimal Health with the New Science of Epigenetics
Dr Kenneth R. Pelletier
Our biology is no longer destiny. Our genes respond to everything we do, according to the revolutionary new science of epigenetics. In other words, our inherited DNA doesn't rigidly determine our health and disease prospects as the previous generation of geneticists believed. Especially in the last ten years, scientists have confirmed that the vast majority of our genes are actually fluid and ... read more
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Jen was fantastic, and it was a pleasure to work with her. She crafted an exceptional index, and I'm incredibly grateful for her support. I highly recommend you work with Jen on your next project!
Nate Clark, October 2020
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