- Indexing Services Ireland
Professional Book Indexing Services in Ireland
Back-of-book indexing for academic texts, monographs, edited volumes and specialist non-fiction — compliant with major publisher standards. Delivered by Dr. Sarah Meehan O’Callaghan, PhD-qualified editor and indexer based in Dublin, Ireland.
Serving academic authors across Ireland, Europe & worldwide · Chicago, Oxford & publisher house styles
Publisher-compliant
Publisher-compliant
Reedsy Verified
PhD-qualified subject expertise
Reader-focused indexes
genuinely aids navigation
Deadline reliable
built around your proof schedule
Indexing Rates — No Hidden Costs
“A good index is invisible when it works — the reader simply finds what they came for.”
Understanding the Service
What Is Back-of-Book Indexing?
A professional back-of-book index is an essential component of academic and specialist non-fiction texts — and a frequent requirement of academic publishers. Indexing involves creating a detailed, accurate and navigable index of key terms, names, concepts and themes from your manuscript, compliant with publisher and style guide requirements.
Dr. Sarah’s indexing service covers academic books, edited volumes, monographs and specialist non-fiction — drawing on deep subject expertise to produce an index that genuinely aids reader navigation and meets professional publishing standards. Indexing is carried out at proof stage, working from final page numbers.
Ideal for
Academic authors, editors of scholarly volumes, non-fiction authors and anyone whose publisher requires a professional index as part of the final manuscript delivery.
What's Included
Everything Covered in Everything Covered in Every Indexing Project
Key Terms & Concepts
Comprehensive identification of the terms, themes and concepts your readers will actually search for.
Subheadings & Hierarchy
Logical main entries and subentries, structured so long entries stay usable rather than overwhelming.
Cross-References
"See" and "see also" references that connect related concepts and guide readers to the right entry.
Names & Proper Nouns
Authors, historical figures, institutions and place names indexed accurately and consistently throughout.
Style Guide Compliance
Formatted to Chicago, Oxford or your publisher's house style — alphabetisation, locators and layout included.
Accurate Page Locators
Every entry checked against final proofs, with page ranges and locators verified before delivery.
Who It's For
Indexing for Academic Authors, Publishers & Editors
Presses & Imprints
Academic presses needing a reliable freelance indexer to a fixed schedule.
Edited Volumes
Multi-author collections indexed coherently across contrasting chapters.
Monograph Authors
Scholarly monographs requiring a publisher-standard index at proof stage.
Specialist Non-Fiction
History, theory and technical titles where readers rely on the index to navigate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When in the publishing process should indexing happen?
Indexing is carried out at proof stage, once final page numbers are fixed. Book your indexing slot as soon as your publisher confirms a proof date — indexes are usually needed within a tight window before the book goes to print.
Can't I just use the indexing tool in Word?
Automated tools list where words appear; they cannot judge which concepts matter, how to group them, or where a reader will look. A professional index is an interpretive document built on reading the book — which is why publishers ask for one.
Which style guides and formats do you work to?
Chicago, Oxford and individual publisher house styles are all accommodated, including alphabetisation rules, locator formatting and indented or run-in layouts. Send your publisher's index brief with your quote request.
How much does indexing cost and how long does it take?
Indexing is €18–30 per 1,000 words, depending on subject complexity and index density. A typical academic monograph takes one to two weeks. Send your proofs for a free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
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Proofreading
Final-stage error correction before submission or publication
€15–21 per 1,000 words
📝Copyediting
Line-level editing for clarity, flow and language accuracy
€22–30 per 1,000 words
🔖Reference Management
Citation audit in APA, Chicago, MLA, Harvard & more
Custom quote
📖Full Manuscript Editing
End-to-end editing combining structure, copyediting & proofreading
Custom quote
Need an Index for Your Book?
Send your proofs and publisher brief for a free, personalised indexing quote within 24 hours. No commitment. Authors across Ireland & worldwide welcome.
No hidden costs · Response within 24 hours · Ireland & worldwide
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.Fees are calculated per 1,000 words and reflect the level of editorial intervention required, the complexity of the material, and the time involved. Please send me a sample for a more accurate quotation.
Indexing: 18–30 Euros.
Complex, highly technical, or theory-heavy material is usually charged at the upper end of these ranges.
Transparent pricing.All rates are fully transparent.
I will always confirm the scope of work in advance; explain what level of editing is appropriate for your manuscript; provide a clear quotation before any work begins.
There are no hidden costs, and no obligation to proceed after an initial discussion.If a manuscript would benefit from a different level of editorial input than originally requested, this will be discussed before any changes are made.