My name is Stephen Ullstrom
As an experienced, award-winning book indexer, I write comprehensive and thoughtful indexes tailored for your readers, saving you time and effort. I also write extensively about indexing, through my newsletter, Indexing Matters, and my book, Book Indexing: A Step-by-Step Guide.
Indexing
Indexing is my specialty. I write in-depth indexes for academic, trade, and textbooks. With over a dozen years of experience, six hundred books indexed and counting, and two indexing awards, I know what it takes to craft indexes that readers will use time and time again.
My Book
Book Indexing: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to write an index for any book, collection, or report
Many books about indexing are written at a more advanced level. My book is written for all those new to indexing, whether someone beginning their indexing career, editors wanting to better understand the indexes they edit, or an author needing to index their own book.
I walk you through step-by-step how to write an index, with an abundance of examples, exercises, and tips to guide you through the process.
Recent Blog Entries
Sorting: Putting Entries in Order
Welcome to this last reflection in the mini-series on the basic elements of an index! Over the last three months I’ve discussed entries and arrays,… Read More »Sorting: Putting Entries in Order
Format: Pulling the Index Together
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been exploring the components of an array—main headings and subheadings, locators, and cross-references. It’s time to now look at… Read More »Format: Pulling the Index Together