Articles written by Charles Anderson

Freelance indexers often need to create specific estimates for editors and authors. A spreadsheet can track previous jobs and make the quotation process more accurate.

Sep 11, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Microsoft Windows (XP) "Add/Remove" or "Uninstall a Program" (Vista) often does not remove all traces of a program from your PC, which can cause problems later.

Aug 22, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Dan Simmons, a well-known author of many science fiction works, introduced a new anti-hero in Hard Case, published by St. Martin's Minotaur in 2001.

Aug 19, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Richard Stark, pseudonym of author Donald Westlake, introduced anti-hero Parker in 1962 in The Hunter, later resulting in two film versions.

Aug 17, 2007 - Charles Anderson

How to reduce repetitive stress injury by alternating keyboarding and voice for input with indexing programs such as Cindex for Windows, Sky Professional, and Macrex.

Aug 14, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Whether writing articles for publication, essays for friends, autobiographies or business communications, get the point across with clear and concise prose.

Aug 4, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Sixty-six (see below). Visit the American Mensa site to learn more about a very diverse group, particularly if you are interested in Gifted Education.

Jul 1, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Commonly accepted "facts" about important-or not so important-events in the past are not always exactly accurate. Sometimes there is an alternate explanation.

Jun 19, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Amateur drivers who ignore such restrictions as seat-belt laws and speed limits could learn from several events in the lives of the racing drivers.

Jun 7, 2007 - Charles Anderson

The usability of an index rests upon the care with which main and sub entries are created and how well they communicate the contents to the reader.

Jun 2, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Besides directing your cold calls and resumes to book publishers, there are a number of other possible clients to contact that may produce indexing jobs.

May 31, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Contrary to what the phrase suggests, the concept of imaginary time is not only valid, but also extremely useful in understanding the space-time and the universe's origin

May 21, 2007 - Charles Anderson

The English lyrics to this 1950s and 1960s popular standard, while quite romantic, miss the charm, the poignancy,and even the point of the original Italian.

May 19, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Any reader no doubt could list dozens of petty annoying events and puzzling things that trouble everyday life-find out here how to take action against a few of these.

May 9, 2007 - Charles Anderson

It is possible to obtain useful help by using the chat option to solve problems with Microsoft Vista, but some ammunition will make the process slightly more bearable.

May 3, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Thorne Smith-a great American writer-brought laughter to many during the Great Depression and later years. His fiction influenced writers in all entertainment fields.

May 2, 2007 - Charles Anderson

If your goal is winning a prize for the best index of the year, then skip this advice. If your goal is money rather than fame, continue reading.

May 1, 2007 - Charles Anderson

The most difficult task for beginning indexers is building a client base. Cold calling and mailing resumes may help, but advertising your services on the Web is vital.

Apr 16, 2007 - Charles Anderson

There are reasons for some of the weird vehicle maneuvers you see while driving or riding in a taxi while in the Italian capital. It's all part of wonderful life in Rome

Mar 29, 2007 - Charles Anderson

Keyboard macro programs like QuicKeys can save the indexer time and reduce repetitive stress injuries.

Mar 21, 2007 - Charles Anderson

It's easy for visitors to be overwhelmed with everything to see in the Eternal City. Sometimes the tourist needs a breather from the traditional sites.

Mar 6, 2007 - Charles Anderson