Item: Will Allen
Rating: 5.0
Author: Tulani Motsi

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

Proofreading

Indexing

Non-Fiction

Business & Management Career Guides Finance & Accounting Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement Travel

Languages

English (AUS) English (UK)

Work experience

Freelance Editor

Self-employed

Sep, 2024 — Present

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

Senior Editor

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.

Product Editor

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.

Publications, Subscriptions and Online Services Assistant

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.