The joys of indexing: an author’s perspective

Key Points

• This article discusses the advantages of authors taking on the task of indexing their own work.
• Descriptive analysis of the indexing process
• Personal reflections from the author's experience
• Discussion of editing benefits gained through indexing
• Indexing helps identify inconsistencies and errors in the text.
• The process allows authors to discover new connections within their work.
• It provides a fresh perspective on the overall structure of the text.