Overview

I've been a freelance indexer since 2006. My regular clients come back to me again and again because I provide a solid index on time and on budget. Specialty subjects include business, law, teaching and education, children/parenting/families, and social sciences. However, I will do any subject if I feel that I can give the book the index it deserves. I've done books on subjects such as insurance, space travel, dental terminology, baseball, and wine, as examples. If I feel the topic is not a good fit for me, I will let you know so your book can have a great index.

In order for me to provide you with an accurate quote for indexing, I need to see the whole book.

Please note that I am not an editor, but am a dedicated non-fiction indexer. Because Reedsy is set up to list indexing within the editing category rather than as a separate category, indexers have to be listed as editors too, but I specialize in indexing.

Services

Indexing

Non-Fiction

Business & Management Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Humanities & Social Sciences Law Parenting & Families Psychology Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Languages

English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Certifications

Certificate of Practical Competency in Indexing from Index West
Certificate of Participation for the Building Indexes and Taxonomies for Legal Materials workshop
ASI Training in Indexing Course.

Work experience

Indexer

Self-employed

Mar, 2006 — Present

I've been self-employed as a freelance indexer since 2006. My clients include authors, publishers, university presses, and book packagers. I can provide you with a solid index on time, on budget, that meets your specifications. Topics I'm comfortable working with include business, law, education, social sciences, parenting/family, psychology, and self-help. I have done other topics and am willing to work on any book if I feel that I can provide a quality index for that material. I'm an indexing specialist who doesn't provide editing or other related services - I just do indexing.

Clark County Law Librarian

Clark County Law Library

Nov, 1999 — Present

I work part time in a law library that is open to the public, where I provide reference services and do all that is needed to run a small business. Providing reference service gives me many opportunities to see how people use indexes, which helps me to provide more accessible indexes in my freelance work.

Attorney

Keller, Gottlieb & Gorin

Oct, 1991 — Oct, 1997 (about 6 years)

I practiced law for 6 years after obtaining my JD degree. This job provides the education and background for my legal indexing.

Portfolio

Pain is the PITS!

Kechejian MD, Peter A

Wild Moon Healing: Harness the Energy of Lunar Cycles to Awaken Your Inner Truth

Conley, Donna S

Integrity by Design: Working and Living Authentically

Horne, Mike

Change Tactics: 50 Ways Change Agents Boldly Escape the Status Quo

Mills, April K

Teaching Students About the World of Work: A Challenge to Postsecondary Educators

Hoffman, Nancy

The Procrastinator's Guide to Wills and Estate Planning : 2nd ED.

Matlin, Eric

Success as a Psychology Major

Copeland, David E.

War Waged with Kisses: Negotiation and Mediation for Realists

Parselle, Charles

The Grey Dance of Love: Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Love that Lasts

Araman, George

Corporate Goad: Case Studies in Transformational Change

Krauss, Kurt

A Fine Line: How Most American Kids Are Kept Out of the Best Public Schools

DeRoche, Tim

The Ultimate MANual: Dr. Samadi's Guide to Men's Health and Wellness

Samadi, David

Work–Life Balance (Health and Medical Issues Today)

Janice Arenofsky

This powerful resource investigates how a positive work–life balance can help create engaged, productive employees, how imbalances in work–life balance create serious issues for workers, and identifies different ways to greatly improve one's work–life balance.... read more

Practical Real Estate Law

Daniel F. Hinkel

Gain a solid understanding of the role of today's real estate paralegal and the intricacies of real estate law and transactions using PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW, 7th edition. This comprehensive resource provides students with clear explanations to help you unde... read more

Spinach in Your Boss's Teeth: Essential Etiquette for Professional Success

Arden Clise

Have you ever been stymied by a sticky situation—like what to say to a boss with spinach in her teeth, or how to introduce someone whose name you’ve forgotten? Whether you’re seeking answers to modern workplace dilemmas or want more success in your interaction... read more

MM4 (with CourseMate, 1 term (6 months) with Career Transitions 2.0 Printed Access Card) (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)

Dawn Iacobucci

Created through a "student-tested, faculty-approved" review process with students and faculty, MM4 is an engaging and accessible solution to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today's learners at a value-based price. MM4 employs an integrated marketing mana... read more

Professional Lives of Community Corrections Officers: The Invisible Side of Reentry

Faith E. Lutze

One of the first contemporary works to bring together research focused on community corrections officers, Professional Lives of Community Corrections Officers: The Invisible Side of Reentry, by Faith E. Lutze, helps readers understand the importance of communi... read more

Florida Legal Malpractice and Attorney Ethics

Warren R Trazenfeld

Florida Legal Malpractice and Attorney Ethics is the “go-to” authority on professional responsibility. The authors—trial attorney Warren R. Trazenfeld and law professors Timothy P. Chinaris and Robert M. Jarvis—provide a highly useful overview of the field and... read more

Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It?

Pamela J. Schram

Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It? presents a comprehensive and integrated approach to introductory criminology. Acclaimed authors and professors Pamela J. Schram and Stephen G. Tibbetts skillfully connect criminological theories to real-life case... read more

Art and Creative Development for Young Children

J. Englebright Fox

Written for pre-service and in-service early childhood professionals in child care, preschool, or kindergarten through third grade settings, ART & CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, 8th Edition, takes a child-centered approach to art education. Updated t... read more

The Brix Maritime Story; A Century of Towboating and Barging

Peter Brix

Weathering over 100 years of economic tides, Brix Maritime (originally, Knappton Towboat Company) became a major con¬tributor to marine transportation in the United States. Recounted by a third generation Brix, who worked from deckhand to CEO of the family bus... read more

Sociology of Deviant Behavior

Marshall B. Clinard

SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR hits the hot topics from terrorism to white-collar crime and shows you how sociological theory explains them. You'll read about justified deviance (e.g., terrorism); corporate crime and mistakes, such as the General Motors ignitio... read more

Writing and Reporting News: A Coaching Method (Mass Communication and Journalism)

Carole Rich

Packed with full-color photographs and examples straight from recent headlines, WRITING AND REPORTING NEWS: A COACHING METHOD, 8e uses tips and techniques from revered writing coaches and award-winning journalists to help you develop the writing and reporting ... read more

The Reflective Educator′s Guide to Classroom Research: Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn Through Practitioner Inquiry

Nancy Fichtman Dana

Harness the power of classroom data with the bestselling, updated guide to professional learning through inquiry and analysis. In this third edition of the renowned approach to teacher inquiry and data analysis, the authors add forward-thinking substance to th... read more

Changing Contours of Work: Jobs and Opportunities in the New Economy (Sociology for a New Century Series)

Stephen A. Sweet

In the Third Edition of Changing Contours of Work: Jobs and Opportunities in the New Economy, Stephen Sweet and Peter Meiksins once again provide a rich analysis of the American workplace in the larger context of an integrated global economy. Through engaging ... read more

Teacher as Activator of Learning

Gayle H. Gregory

Flip The Switch! How to Get Students Into Learning Mode Now. What is it that separates classrooms that have an atmosphere of stagnation and passivity from ones that are electric with motivation and engagement? In this book, education expert Gayle Gregory offer... read more

Judicial Process in America (Tenth Edition)

Known for shedding light on the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment, the new ninth edition of Judicial Process in America provides a comprehensive overview of the American judiciary. Considering the courts from every level, th... read more

Test Success in the Brain-Compatible Classroom

Carolyn M. Chapman

Create a positive testing environment and prepare students to do their best with these useful strategies based on the way each student learns, retains, and transfers information to tests.

Community-Based Archæology: Research with, by, and for Indigenous and Local Communities

Sonya Atalay

Archaeology impacts the lives of indigenous, local, or descendant communities. Yet often these groups have little input to archaeological research, and its results remain inaccessible. As archaeologists consider the consequences and benefits of research, the s... read more

Think Wrong: How to Conquer the Status Quo and Do Work That Matters

John Bielenberg

The way we solve problems is broken. We are trapped by techniques and assumptions of a prior era.Today challenges emerge at an ever-accelerating rate, and we struggle to find the imaginative answers we crave. When we do, biology and culture conspire to obstruc... read more

The Coaching Manager: Developing Top Talent in Business

James M. Hunt

The Coaching Manager, Third Edition provides students and managers alike with the guidance, tools, and examples needed to develop leadership talent and inspire performance. Using an innovative coaching model, bestselling authors James M. Hunt and Joseph R. Wei... read more

Politics in Europe

In jargon-free English, the contributors to this study examine the main political issues facing seven European states and the European Union as an entity.

Maria has 14 reviews

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Anthony A.

May, 2024

First class. Created an excellent index for me quickly and effectively. Maria even spotted the odd typo!

Reply from Maria S.

Thanks Anthony. You were a first class client and I appreciated your clear communication and flexibility with the schedule. All the best for your book.

Vicki F.

Oct, 2023

Maria was so great. She was competent, friendly, on time and amazing to work with.

Reply from Maria S.

Thanks so much, Vicki!

Benjamin A.

Apr, 2023

Thank you!

Reply from Maria S.

You're welcome. Best of luck with your book.

Zed W.

Mar, 2023

Maria's attention to detail is impeccable, and she takes the time to ask questions to ensure that she fully understands your needs and preferences. This level of care is evident in the quality of the index she produces, which is accurate, comprehensive, and easy to navigate. Maria's dedication to her craft is truly outstanding, and it's clear that she takes great pride in her work. One of the ...

Reply from Maria S.

Thank you so much, Najib. I always feel that as an indexer I bring a fresh pair of eyes to the project and take note of possible errata as I read, particularly things that would impact the index. I...

Peter A K.

Mar, 2023

I am thankful for Maria for indexing this important pain management textbook for America, in the hope of branding a national pain education program for all those who hurt. Dr Kechejian

Reply from Maria S.

Thanks Peter! I hope the index makes it easier for people in pain to quickly find something helpful for themselves.

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Peter A K.

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