Matt McAllister

Matt McAllister – Editor

Editor with 20 years’ experience, specialising in film, TV and pop culture. I’ve worked with Hachette, Future, Titan, DK and Eaglemoss.

Overview

I’m an editor, writer and proofreader with over 20 years’ experience. In that time, I’ve worked with major publishers such as Hachette, DK, Future, Titan and Eaglemoss. I’ve edited magazines, books and websites covering everything from film and comics to management and roleplaying games, and authored licensed books on Ghostbusters and Galaxy Quest.

While pop culture is my speciality, I’ve tackled a broad range of subjects and always bring a meticulous eye, collaborative spirit and genuine enthusiasm to every project. Whether you’re after a final polish or a more in-depth edit, I’ll help make your work punchy, engaging and clear.

I look forward to working with you.

Services
Non-Fiction
Comics Non-Fiction Entertainment
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2019 — Present
Freelance editor and writer for Hachette, Eaglemoss, DK, Arrow Films and Titan. This has included editing licensed magazines about Dungeons & Dragons and Star Trek, writing books on Galaxy Quest and Ghostbusters and proofing books and magazines about Marvel and Star Wars.

Eaglemoss

Nov, 2017 — Jan, 2019 (about 1 year)
Responsible for developing magazines and collectables across a range of licensed projects.

Eaglemoss

Jul, 2013 — Dec, 2017 (over 4 years)
Editor of Marvel Fact Files. Writing, editing and commissioning for this weekly guide to the Marvel Universe.

Self-employed

Jan, 2013 — Dec, 2017 (almost 5 years)
Freelance writer/sub-editor for Titan Publishing, ILM Edge, The Dark Side, August Media, Genetic Disorders UK, Hotcourses, MyM, Delirium, Newtrade and Scream. Subjects included everything from horror films to retail strategies.

Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)

Oct, 2011 — May, 2013 (over 1 year)
Writing and editing features, commissioning and generating ideas for ILM's Edge Journal.

Self-employed

May, 2011 — Oct, 2011 (5 months)
Writing and subbing for magazines and websites. Clients included BBC Magazines, CBS Interactive, Chelsea Publishing, Future Publishing, Hotcourses, Future Movies, Newtrade Publishing, Sci-Fi Bulletin and Virgin Unite.

Hotcourses

Jul, 2004 — Nov, 2006 (over 2 years)
Writing features and subbing articles for educational magazines and websites. Writing and editing advert copy for colleges and universities, and managing approvals.

Portfolio

Copy Editing Proofreading
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David B.

David B.

Jan, 2026

Matt delivered the edit ahead of schedule and did an excellent job throughout. He was thorough, thoughtful, and precise, and he followed my brief exactly as requested. The edits and notes were clear, easy to understand, and genuinely helpful in getting the manuscript to the next stage without alt...
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ËSS MAARCUS A.

ËSS MAARCUS A.

Oct, 2025

From the first edit, I felt heard and respected. Matt approached my work with care, offering perspective and fine-tuning without ever bulldozing over my ideas. His feedback was thoughtful, his polish precise, and the collaboration felt like one creator supporting another. I’ll be reaching out to ...
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