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#6: Answers to Listeners' Questions about "Big Indexing Pushes" and Indexing Award Competitions

March 27, 2023 • Michelle Guiliano of Line by Line Indexing • Season 1 • Episode 6

In this episode, Michelle answers two listeners' questions about indexing. One indexer asked Michelle how she defines a "big indexing push" in order to decide whether to take a day off from indexing to recharge. And a newer indexer wants to know how to assess whether they are ready to enter an index in the Purple Pen Competition.

Here are the links Michelle mentioned in the show:

Institute of Certified Indexers: Indexing Best Practices

American Society for Indexing: Best Practices for Indexing

And here's a link to Margie Towery's book on Amazon (NOT an affiliated link). It is out of stock at infotoday.com

Ten Characteristics of Quality Indexes by Margie Towery

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