Hello there,

I would love to help you to polish your book and get it ready for publication.

If you hire me, I promise to provide you with

• Accurate work
• Delivered on time
• with Competitive pricing
• and courteous and prompt communication

So that your book can be everything you want it to be.

I am an experienced editor and proofreader. Most of my experience is in the legal field. I have my JD from the University of Illinois. But I have also edited books and articles on parenting and social issues. Also, I am knowledgeable in many areas and interested in many more.

I have added indexing to my skill set. And I’m excited to offer indexing services. If you don’t know what indexing is, you’re not alone. Look here to find out more.

I am a writer, as well. I have 2 blogs that I have launched and created: susanbruck.com, where you can also see my art portfolio, and Soul Blossom Living, where I share ideas about spirituality, creativity, natural living, and Waldorf-inspired parenting .

Here’s my profile from the American Society for Indexing “See Also” newsletter, August 2019:

See Also—August 2019

August brings the last weeks of summer, and thoughts turn toward the coming school year. For new indexers, the ASI Training Course offers self-paced learning with the opportunity to gain expertise in indexing and start a new career. Read on to learn more.

Spotlight

Our Spotlight this month is Susan Bruck. If you would like to be in the Spotlight, or nominate someone for it, please contact the editor, Roseann Biederman.

Where do you live now? Where are you originally from? Do you share your home with pets or family?

I recently moved to Loveland, Colorado after more than 30 years living in Chicago. I raised my two daughters there, and when they both moved away, I did too.

What is your educational background?

I have a JD and BS in biochemistry from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. I completed my first two years of college at Washington University, St. Louis. I also studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and did Waldorf teacher training at Arcturus Rudolf Steiner teacher training program. For indexing, I took the Berkeley course and the bootcamp with Enid Zafran.

Do you have any hobbies, travels, volunteer work, or other interesting things to share?

I love to do handwork—especially knit and crochet. I also write and illustrate children’s books and have a blog where I write about nature, poetry, art, meditation, and whatever else strikes my fancy.

What kind of work did you do before you studied indexing? Are you still doing that or other work in addition to indexing?

I worked as a Waldorf early childhood teacher for 20 years—I’m still doing that part-time. I also worked as (and still work as) an artist. I worked as an attorney, as well, many years ago. I worked for Legal Aid, at a legal publishing company, and as a law clerk for a federal judge. I also currently do some editing work.

When did you start indexing? When did you join ASI?

I started indexing almost two years ago and joined ASI a few months later.

For you, what is the best advantage of ASI membership?

There are many. I’ve met some wonderful people through ASI who have become mentors and/or friends. I also have gotten work through my ASI listing and my listing on the Legal SIG.
I enjoyed going to the conference last year (this year it was held right after I moved and was one thing too many). I met lots of people and learned lots of wonderful things. I really enjoyed Fred Leise’s pre-conference workshop!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to inquire about hiring me.

Thanks for stopping by.