Will Allen

Will Allen – Editor

I'm a book editor with almost a decade of in-house experience in non-fiction publishing, including business, travel and education.

Overview

"An author's dream when it comes to the editorial process." – New York Times #1 bestselling author Joseph Michelli

I'm a book editor with almost a decade of in-house experience in non-fiction publishing. I provide proofreading, copy editing, structural/developmental editing and indexing services. My background is in business, travel and education publishing, but I am interested in projects across non-fiction – my interests are broad, and I'm always keen to learn new things.

Showing your writing to an editor can be daunting; that's why I pride myself on my patient and collaborative approach. I'm ready to help you communicate your message as clearly and concisely as possible while preserving your unique voice.

(Please note that Lonely Planet books are updated regularly with new editions, so the versions displayed in my portfolio may be newer than the editions I worked on.)

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Career Guides Finance & Accounting Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement Travel
Languages
English (AUS) English (UK)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2024 — Present
I provide copy editing, structural editing and proofreading services across all areas of non-fiction.

Major Street Publishing

Jan, 2021 — Sep, 2024 (over 3 years)
My main responsibility in this role was to bring printed books for trade through production, including briefing, editing, indexing, and managing the schedules of freelancers and authors. I edited or proofread more than 50 titles during my time at Major Street Publishing. I began in this role as 'Editor' and was promoted to 'Senior Editor' in July 2022.

Lonely Planet

Mar, 2017 — May, 2020 (about 3 years)
My main responsibility in this role was to bring print guidebook products through production, including briefing, editing, layout design, indexing, and managing the schedules of freelancers and authors. I produced more than two dozen guidebook and phrasebook products during my time at Lonely Planet.

Australian Teachers of Media

Sep, 2012 — Mar, 2017 (over 4 years)
My responsibilities in this role included: - assisting in the production of book titles, including editing and indexing; - writing copy and preparing content for websites - creating and writing copy for email broadcasts using HTML5 - processing online shop sales and magazine subscriptions - managing social media pages - proofreading print and digital publications - administrative duties.

Portfolio

Customer Magic - The Macquarie Way: How to Reimagine Customer Experience to Transform Your Business

Joseph A. Michelli

Blackstone Publishing, Inc.

Copy Editing Indexing
The Ulysses Contract: How to never worry about the share market again

Kemp, Michael

Major Street Publishing

Copy Editing Indexing
Lonely Planet Best of Europe (Travel Guide)

Averbuck, Alexis

Lonely Planet

Copy Editing Indexing
Lonely Planet Italy (Travel Guide)

Garwood, Duncan

Lonely Planet

Copy Editing Indexing
Lonely Planet Hill Tribes Phrasebook & Dictionary

Bradley, David

Lonely Planet

Copy Editing Indexing
Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions: And How Critical Thinking Can Protect Them

McCubbin, Annie

Major Street Publishing

Proofreading
The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing: Mastering the skills to invest wisely in property

Bakos, Cate

Major Street Publishing

Proofreading
Rich Woman, Poor Woman: From overwhelm to in control – how to plan for your financial security

Helyar-Moray, Pascale

Major Street Publishing

Proofreading
Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better

Campbell, Kate

Major Street Publishing

Proofreading
Be Your Own Leadership Coach: Self-Coaching Strategies To Lead Your Way

Stein, Karen

Major Street Publishing

Proofreading
Residential Property Investing Explained Simply: How to buy residential property and build a profitable property portfolio

Palise, Steve

Major Street Publishing

Copy Editing Indexing
Black Belt: A masterclass for start-ups and entrepreneurs

Healy, Joseph

Major Street Publishing

Copy Editing Indexing
Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide

Ball, Catherine

Major Street Publishing

Copy Editing Indexing

Will has 2 reviews

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Joy S.

Joy S.

Jan, 2026

Working with Will was a great experience. Even though I had to reschedule the indexing multiple times, he handled it with empathy and professionalism—and finally completed the index in just three days. I’m very happy with the result, and it was a pleasure to work with him.
Will A.
Joy was a pleasure to work with – clear, communicative and professional throughout, despite many delays and difficulties outside of her control. I hope she writes another book so that I can work wi...
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Tulani M.

Tulani M.

Dec, 2025

Will completed the project on time, considering the tight schedule. I am pleased with the work, and would work with him again.

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