Cheryl Lenser
Member1492 Hedge Court
Greenfield, Indiana 46140 United States
317-509-4237

I started my publishing career as an in-house indexer over 30 years ago; I’ve been a full-time freelancer since 2016. I primarily work on political science, religious studies (including scripture indexes), computer, travel, business, and education-related books and materials, for both trade and scholarly audiences. I have extensive experience with both back-of-the-book (PDF or hard copy) and embedded indexing methods, including Word, InDesign, HTML, ASCIIdoc, and the Cambridge University Press (CUP) process. My B.A. is in political science, my master’s degree is in library science, and I also have a certificate in Jewish studies, all from Indiana University. I would love to craft an excellent index for you on your next book project!
Software expertise and production skills:
Acrobat suite
Copyediting
CUP process
DexEmbed
InDesign
MS Word
Proofreading
SKY
Subject Specialties:
Business and commerce
Computer science and IT
Education
Foreign policy and international relations
Government and public administration
History
Library and information studies
Middle East studies
Politics and political science
Religion and spirituality
Travel
Wellness and self-help
Type of Materials Specialties:
Guidebooks
Manuals (software, technical, user, etc.)
Scholarly books
Scriptures
Textbooks and study guides
Trade books
Updated: July 1, 2025