Maria Sosnowski, Editor in Portland, OR, USA

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 do other subjects when I feel that I can give the book the index it deserves. Example topics include insurance, space travel, dental terminology, baseball, and wine. 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 lists 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 most focused on 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, providing reference services and doing 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

Indexing

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

Conley, Donna S

Indexing

Integrity by Design: Working and Living Authentically

Horne, Mike

Indexing

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

Mills, April K

Indexing

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

Hoffman, Nancy

Indexing

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

Matlin, Eric

Indexing

Success as a Psychology Major

Copeland, David E.

Indexing

War Waged with Kisses: Negotiation and Mediation for Realists

Parselle, Charles

Indexing

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

Araman, George

Indexing

Corporate Goad: Case Studies in Transformational Change

Krauss, Kurt

Indexing

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

DeRoche, Tim

Indexing

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

Samadi, David

Indexing

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 i... read more

Indexing

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... read more

Indexing

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 t... read more

Indexing

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, b... read more

Indexing

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 an... read more

Indexing

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. T... read more

Indexing

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 ... read more

Indexing

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 thir... read more

Indexing

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., terroris... read more

Indexing

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 awar... read more

Indexing

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... read more

Indexing

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 t... read more

Indexing

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 motivatio... read more

Indexing

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... read more

Indexing

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.

Indexing

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 arch... read more

Indexing

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 a... read more

Indexing

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... read more

Indexing

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.

Indexing

Maria has 17 reviews

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Zed W.

Mar, 2023

Pinned

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...

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...

Gerry P.

Jul, 2022

Pinned

Thank you so much. I have just received your index and it is BRILLIANT! Thank you so much. I had no idea how much skill there was in an index, but seeing it done on my own writing for the very first time, I am totally gobsmacked at your grasp of the content and how people might search for that ...

Reply from Maria S.

I appreciate it, Gerry. It's great to have a client appreciate the skill that goes into an index! You were wonderful to work with, and I hope your book reaches a lot of people with its important ...

Diana W.

Apr, 2019

Pinned

I could tell from my first contact with Maria that she was exactly what I was looking for - a very experienced and professional indexer. As a first-time author, she understood that timetables change and she was very accommodating as long as I kept her updated . She completed my index in between p...

Reply from Maria S.

Thank you for your kind words, Diana. You were wonderful to work with - polite, warm, professional, enthusiastic....and your book was well edited which makes indexing easier. I hope your book doe...

Andrew Q.

Sep, 2025

I can’t recommend Maria highly enough. She created the index for my book, and the result was far beyond what I could have imagined. Her work was incredibly thorough and delivered ahead of schedule. She kept me updated throughout the process and brought nuance to index that I never could have achi...

Reply from Maria S.

Thanks so much Andrew! It was a pleasure creating your index. Your book was well organized and easy to read, both of which made the process easier.

James H.

May, 2025

Maria did a great job indexing. Very meticulous and thorough. Work was timely. Even picked up a couple of errors in the manuscript.

Reply from Maria S.

Thanks James! It was a pleasure to work on your book. A lot of people dealing with chronic illness will benefit from your simple, clear text.

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How do you estimate how long a project will take?

For indexing, I consider many variables such as: Word count Is this a trade book written for a general audience using simple language? A scholarly book written for experts using advanced/specialized language? Are there figures, tables, notes, etc. that need to be indexed? Are there factors th...

What should I do if someone has already written a book with my idea?

Write a better book. There are many books written about the same topic, same ideas, same plots. You can't protect an idea, only the written expression of that idea. Go write your own book that is thoughtful, well-written, and thorough. A good book will find an audience.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a full-time writer?

Write. Write every day. Work on your craft. Join a writers group and share your writing with others, get feedback, and provide feedback on their writing.

Writing is like exercise. You have to work on it consistently and build it up over time.

Maria Sosnowski

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Maria Sosnowski – Editor

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Maria has 17 reviews

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Maria Sosnowski – Editor

Overview

Services

Non-Fiction

Languages

Certifications

Work experience

Portfolio

Maria has 17 reviews

Zed W.

Gerry P.

Diana W.

Andrew Q.

James H.

Sign up to read more reviews

Most recent contributions

How do you estimate how long a project will take?

What should I do if someone has already written a book with my idea?

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a full-time writer?

Professionals similar to Maria

Cassie F.

Joseph D.

Sarah C.

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