I just finished a pro bono index (a cookbook) using the public preview of SKY Index Pro 8.0 (and downloaded the update that was issued today). As a happy user of SKY Index Pro 7, I’d say that awesome software just got even more awesome. If you are a SKY 7 user, the transition is easy–stuff is…
Author: sa.fifer
Lover of good, wholesome food and wine. Cooks for one and the cat. Likes to paint-- a frustrated botanical illustrator and amateur (photographer) and fledgling birdwatcher, beekeeper, and Kindle addict. Works as a freelance indexer.
SKY Index Professional 8.0
I’ve just had an email via the SKY users group on Google Groups that the public preview of SKY 8.0 is available although the “for sale” version will not be available until after the preview ends in April. I’ll definitely be up-grading from SKY 7 to SKY 8.0. This would be a great opportunity to…
From Potomac Indexing Blog
From Joanne Sprott on the Potomac Indexing Blog here a great article on “Name Dropping in the Index” that I found helpful in dealing with names in some indexes–particularly in academic publications where “vanity” inclusion is an issue–where the number of times an author is cited is important. Good information for authors and for indexers.
Online resource suggestions from PI
I just got my email update from the Potomac Indexing Blog and thought I’d share the link. As usual some good suggestions for the Indexing Toolkit by Meghan Brawley. Now to work!
Webinar on WordPress Websites
Since we all probably do have websites, I’m sure this will be huge benefit for a very modest financial investment. Creating and Securing Your WordPress Website for Marketing Success with Joanne Sprott and Rich Hamilton February 22, 2017 10 am Pacific; 11 am Mtn; 12 pm Central; 1 pm Eastern Rich Hamilton (longtime WordPress coder…
A break is…
There are breaks, and there are breaks–not all breaks are equivalent. There are times when a “head” break is needed–away from the index, away from the computer, and sometimes even away from the cat. Then there are the breaks that are for RSI prevention. Those are distinctly different from “head” breaks! Sometimes I hate my WorkPace…
Editors
As an indexer we’re part of the publishing process, so the more we know about that process the better even though we don’t really see the manuscript until near the end. I’ve found that the Newsletter from Editorial Inspirations from April Michelle Davis most informative. I’ve always known that and editor is not an editor…
New Year’s Wishes
I hope your new year is filled with enjoyment of good meals shared with good friends, good books to read for enjoyment, and for which to write indexes. May all you clients be good ones! Happy indexing in this coming year.
Singular They: Older than you Think
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Image: aas.org Elle Boca, a dear author friend of mine, went through my Beats manuscript with a fine comb (for which I can’t thank her enough). Most of her comments I readily accepted. To my surprise, however, she repeatedly complained about my use of singular they, which she assumed were…
Happy holidays!
May you holiday celebrations be filled with friends for good good, conversation, and accompanied by good wine.
Graffito Indexing 