Technical Writing Rates Writing projects vary greatly in scope. Please email or call (248-736-9705) to discuss your next publication. Indexing Rates Estimates for stand-alone indexes are typically based on the number of indexable pages. Per-entry and hourly estimates are also available. Expect to provide a sample of the text for an accurate estimate. Factors that influence the cost of an index include: Text difficulty - Highly technical text takes more time to index than general interest texts Index density - The greater the number of entries per page, the more time required Time allowed - Unusually short deadlines add to the cost of the index Embedded entries - Anchoring each index entry in the text file significantly increases the time required to produce an index For stand-alone, back-of-the-book indexes, general rates are as follows: Type of Material Indexing Rate Trade $3.00 - $6.00 per page Textbooks $3.50 - $5.50 per page Academic/Scholarly $4.00 - $6.00 per page Technical $3.50 - $6.00 per page To request an estimate, call Carol Reed at BlueStem (248)736-9705 or click here to send an email.