Magic Key Indexing by Eline van der Veken

My name is Eline van der Veken and I live in Leiden with my husband, cat and two Corgis.
I am a freelance indexer next to my work as editor-in-chief of the Linguistic Bibliography at publishing house Brill (2011-present).
I am a member of the British Society of Indexers and the Netherlands Indexers Network.

Educational background

BA English language and culture (Leiden University)
Minor: Ancient Greek and Latin
Minor: Proto-Indo-European linguistics
MPhil (Research Master) Linguistics (Leiden University / University of Nottingham)

“One of my colleagues, when asked the question, “What is it that really goes on in indexing?” answered: “Magic!” While magic may or may not play a role, the intense synergy between creativity and editing that grips the indexer is an integral part of the indexing process. It is this aspect of indexing that is difficult to describe and impossible to teach.”

Nancy C. Mulvany, Indexing Books (1994)