The joys of indexing: an author’s perspective

In this article, an author shares the benefits of indexing one’s own work. The process of indexing provides another layer of editing, helping to catch inconsistencies and errors, and enables the author to see their text in new ways by highlighting unnoticed connections or structures.

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The Indexer
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2026-03-14
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https://doi.org/10.3828/index.2026.3
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Publishing and Scholarly Communication
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The joys of indexing: an author’s perspective

Lorna Clark
The Indexer
Publishing and Scholarly Communication
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The joys of indexing: an author’s perspective

Lorna Clark
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Abstract

In this article, an author shares the benefits of indexing one’s own work. The process of indexing provides another layer of editing, helping to catch inconsistencies and errors, and enables the author to see their text in new ways by highlighting unnoticed connections or structures.

The IndexerVol. 44(1)
The Nature Conservancy (US)
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Publishing and Scholarly Communication
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