About this course
Create a professional index for your nonfiction book - and keep full control of your content. A well-crafted index can transform your book into a true reference tool your readers will return to again and again. But hiring a professional indexer can cost hundreds of pounds. This short, practical mini-course is designed specifically for expert authors and independent publishers who want to: ✅ Understand what an index is really for ✅ Learn how to choose the right terms and structure them clearly ✅ Build an index that genuinely helps your readers - without needing specialist software or expensive outsourcing You’ll work through three concise modules that guide you step-by-step: 1. Indexing Basics – what an index is, how it works, and what readers expect 2. Choosing Indexable Terms – how to decide what to include (and what to leave out) 3. Practice & Compare – hands-on indexing exercise with a real book extract, plus a model answer to check your work By the end of this course, you’ll know exactly how to plan, build and format your own back-of-the-book index - saving money, boosting your book’s credibility, and keeping creative control over your content. Perfect for: Authors in business, education, coaching, wellbeing, or any field where your book reflects your expertise and professionalism.