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#16: End of Season Q&A: Questions from Newish Indexers

June 19, 2023 • Michelle Guiliano of Line by Line Indexing • Season 1 • Episode 16

Michelle answers a couple of questions from newish indexers. One indexer wants suggestions on breaking into indexing as a career, and another newish indexer asks about setting rates.

Michelle will be back next week with answers to more of your questions!

Here are the rate survey summaries that Michelle discussed in this episode:

ASI's summary of 2021 rate survey
EFA's rates
If you want the results from Michelle's 2021 rate survey: email her at michelle@linebylineindexing.com OR drop your request in the Exchange Box

Here are the books Michelle mentioned in this episode (these are NOT affiliate links):

Nan Badgett's The Accidental Indexer

Glenda Browne's and Jon Jermey's The Indexer Companion

Linda Fetter's The Handbook of Indexing Techniques: A Guide for Beginning Indexers

Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelancing. Drop your thoughts in the Exchange Box. We would love to hear from you!

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Michelle Guiliano

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