Rates are highly competitive, with a free, same-day* estimate provided.

• Book indexes are charged $2.50 to $10.00 per page depending on the subject matter, the physical layout and size of the book, and the ratio of illustrations to text.

  For example, the rate might be $2.50 per page for simple software manuals, compared to $5.00 per page for the average scholarly book. Scholarly texts typically average $3.75 to $6.50 per page.

  The primary determining factor is the density of the text: how many indexable terms are on each page of text.
• Indexable pages generally include the following:
  • The main text, including the introduction
  • Footnotes or endnotes with substantive information
  • Prefaces
  • Appendices
  • Front matter other than prefaces or introductions and bibliographies are sometimes indexed.
• All other indexing services, such as creation of periodical, archival collection, or audio recording indexes, are charged per hour or by the project.
• Project estimates are valid for the specified time period.
• Rush jobs (more than 150 pages per week) may be assessed an additional fee.
• *A sample of the final page proofs will be required for estimating your fee.
• A letter of agreement will cover the project scope, goals, and specifications, rate/fee, deadlines, submission format of final product, and any other related terms and conditions.
• Work is begun when the final page proofs/camera-ready copy and other project-related materials have been received by Ascending Paths.
• All rates are negotiable!

Additional materials on Ascending Path's rates and fees, as well as all other services, are available on request.