Allan Fallow

Allan Fallow is a seasoned freelance book doctor, text editor, and copy editor based in New Alexandria, Virginia. With over 40 years of experience in publishing, he has worked with major clients including St. Martin’s Press, Penguin Random House, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and Little, Brown and Company.1 His career spans roles such as features editor at AARP The Magazine, travel-book editor at National Geographic Books, and senior editor at Time-Life Books, where he spent 20 years.1

Key highlights::

• Writing portfolio: Contributed to The Washington Post, Smithsonian, National Geographic Traveler, and other prominent publications.1
• Education: Magna cum laude graduate of Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in French; fluent in French and conversational in Italian.1
• Creative projects: Authored children’s books like Do Skyscrapers Touch the Sky? and Did Triceratops Have Polka Dots?, blending educational content with engaging storytelling.2
• Social media presence: Curates the #TodaysNeologism hashtag since 2009, showcasing linguistic creativity.1

Fallow transitioned to full-time freelance work in 2017, leveraging his editorial expertise to support authors and publishers.1 His LinkedIn profile (allan-fallow-a7b5a311) reflects his extensive experience and professional network.1