William Allen

William Allen – Editor

I am a professional non-fiction book editor with more than three years' experience working in-house at Lonely Planet. I also write novels.

Overview

I am a professional book editor with more than three years' experience working in-house at Lonely Planet. I am an experienced proofreader, copy editor and indexer. I pride myself on my ability to provide constructive feedback in a friendly, positive manner.I also write novels – specifically young adult, speculative fiction novels.
Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Humanities & Social Sciences Travel
Languages
English (AUS) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Master of Publishing & Communications, University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne

Work experience

Lonely Planet

Mar, 2017 — May, 2020 (about 3 years)

Portfolio

Australian Submarines: A History

White, Michael

Lonely Planet Central Asia Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Africa Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Polish Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Czech Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Croatian Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Hebrew Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Hill Tribes Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Estonian, Latvian & Lithuanian Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Pocket Amsterdam (Travel Guide)

Planet, Lonely

Lonely Planet Galway & the West of Ireland Road Trips

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Italy (Country Guide)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Pocket Rome (Travel Guide)

Planet, Lonely

Lonely Planet Best of Europe (Best of Country)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei (Travel Guide)

Planet, Lonely

Lonely Planet Pocket Abu Dhabi

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Best of Great Britain (Best of Country)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Discover California (Discover Country)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Scotland (Country Guide)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands (Regional Guide)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Pocket Barcelona

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Barcelona (Travel Guide)

Planet, Lonely

Lonely Planet New Zealand (Country Guide)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet East Africa (Multi Country Guide)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet California (Regional Guide)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Northern California (Regional Guide)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Pocket San Francisco

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet West Coast Australia (Regional Guide)

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Best of London 2018 (Travel Guide) (Best of Guides)

AA. VV.

Films of John Hughes: A History of Independent Screen Production in Australia

Cumming, John

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