Tom Williams - Editor
London, UK
A dedicated writer and editor with comprehensive professional experience and a background in comics, magazines and speculative fiction.
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Overview
For all your editorial needs, look no further!
Formerly an editor at one of the UK's leading publishers of sci-fi, fantasy & crime fiction, comics, and movie/TV tie-ins, I have recently decided to take the plunge into freelance full time after enjoying working on numerous projects in the past.
My education and employment history have provided me with a varied skill-set and a passion for the written word. I have a BA in print journalism and creative writing and over 10 years experience in the publishing industry.
With a respect for deadlines and flexible availability, please do not hesitate to contact me and we can discuss your project further.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS;
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A comprehensive editorial skill-set (including, but not limited to: editing, copy writing, proofreading, transcribing, web research, marketing, social media coordination, art and layout design and project management.
- Strong knowledge of the literary industry and publishing process.
- Ability to maintain strict schedules and deadlines, including anticipating challenges and finding timely, relevant solutions.
- Extremely detail-orientated, with the ability to both line-edit and copy-edit.
- Strong PC/Mac skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe Creative Suite.
Formerly an editor at one of the UK's leading publishers of sci-fi, fantasy & crime fiction, comics, and movie/TV tie-ins, I have recently decided to take the plunge into freelance full time after enjoying working on numerous projects in the past.
My education and employment history have provided me with a varied skill-set and a passion for the written word. I have a BA in print journalism and creative writing and over 10 years experience in the publishing industry.
With a respect for deadlines and flexible availability, please do not hesitate to contact me and we can discuss your project further.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS;
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A comprehensive editorial skill-set (including, but not limited to: editing, copy writing, proofreading, transcribing, web research, marketing, social media coordination, art and layout design and project management.
- Strong knowledge of the literary industry and publishing process.
- Ability to maintain strict schedules and deadlines, including anticipating challenges and finding timely, relevant solutions.
- Extremely detail-orientated, with the ability to both line-edit and copy-edit.
- Strong PC/Mac skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe Creative Suite.
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Comics (non fiction)
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels
Crime & Mystery
Dystopian
Fantasy
Humor & Comedy
Science Fiction
Young Adult & Teen
Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Journalism with Creative Writing - 2:1 grade
Work experience
Freelance Writer/Editor
Self-employed
April, 2008
–
Present
(almost 11 years)
I am currently working as a freelance writer, editor and comics letterer, specializing in magazine, comic books, graphic novels, science fiction and music journalism.
I have worked on numerous freelance projects for a variety of companies and publications including:
- Dark Souls - Legends of the Flame (comics creation and comics lettering).
- Sally of the Wasteland (comics lettering)
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (comics lettering)
- Quarry's War (comics lettering)
- The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (comics lettering)
- The Walking Dead Magazine (advertorial, copywriting and feature writing)
- Adventure Time Magazine (content and feature writing)
- Haynes Publishing (copywriting and advertorial creation)
- Titan Comics (comic creation, featuring writing and comics lettering
- The Sun newspaper (comic creation)
- Big Cheese Magazine (feature writer and reviewer)
- Vive Le Rock Magazine (feature writer and reviewer)
- Louder Than War Magazine (feature writer and reviewer)
- Gorezone Magazine (feature writer and reviewer)
- (feature writing)
Comics and Graphic Novel Editor
Titan Comics
August, 2014
–
December, 2018
(over 4 years)
My most recent permanent full-time editorial position was at Titan Comics -- a subsidiary of Titan Publishing. Titan Publishing has been the UK's leading purveyor of comics, graphic novels, fiction and licensed publishing for over thirty years.
Responsibilities included:
Managing 4-6 comic book titles per month (both licensed and creator owned) with duties including, but not limited to:
• Developing story ideas and proposals with writers, hiring creative teams and working to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Ensuring licensor or creator approval.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with licensors, creators, retailers, press, and co-workers.
• Assisting marketing dept. with development of press releases and marketing materials.
• Assisting art dept. with development and creation of materials.
• Preparing quarterly book solicitations.
Comic titles include
- Tank Girl, Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Assassin's Creed, Terminator, Independence Day, Hard Case Crime and many more.
Magazines Editor
Titan Magazines
August, 2011
–
July, 2014
(almost 3 years)
I worked inhouse as a magazine editor at Titan Magazines -- a subsidiary of Titan Publishing.
Titan Publishing has been the UK's leading purveyor of comics, graphic novels, fiction and licensed publishing for over thirty years.
Responsibilities included:
Managing 4-6 children's' and sci-fi/film magazines per month (both licensed and creator owned) with duties including, but not limited to:
• Developing feature ideas, hiring creative teams and working to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Ensuring licensor or creator approval.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with licensors, creators, retailers, press, and co-workers.
• Assisting marketing dept. with development of press releases and marketing materials.
• Assisting art dept. with development and creation of comic materials.
Titles managed include:
Adventure Time Magazine, Star Wars Insider, The Walking Dead Magazine, Spongebob Squarepants Magazine, Simpsons Comics, Futurama Comics, WWF Magazine etc.
Portfolio (30 selected works)
Dark Souls Vol. 3: Legends of the Flame (Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame)
George Mann, Tauriq Moosa, Dan Watters, Tom Williams, Cassandra Khaq
Based in the world of the global hit video game series, Dark Souls.Written and drawn by some of the industry's brightest talents.
Sally Of The Wasteland
Victor Gischler
Although slightly insane, shotgun-toting Sally is your typical post-apocalyptic young woman, hanging out at the local bayou bar by night and shooting mutant fauna fish by day. But when the boy she loves takes off on a treasure hunt to the forbidden city of New Orleans, Sally decides to go along for the ride. Then it's right out of the frying pan and into the fire as they face packs of deadly C... read more
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer: The Night I Died
Mickey Spillane, Max Allan Collins
Mickey Spillane's tough-talking, brawling, skirt-chasing private detective Mike Hammer returns to comics in this thrilling noir series, based on an original plot by Mickey Spillane, written by Max Allan Collins.When a chance encounter with a captivating femme fatale leads to a violent mob retaliation, hard-boiled detective Mike Hammer finds himself dodging both bullets and hard broads as he un... read more
Quarry's War
Max Allan Collins
Brand new graphic novel by Max Allan Collins, creator of the highly acclaimed long-running Hard Case Crime series Quarry, now a major TV series!1970s Chicago and the grim brutality of the Vietnam War collide in this brand new comic title featuring Max Allan Collins’ eponymous assassin, the expert marksman and former Vietnam vet, as he receives details of his latest target from The Broker. It’s... read more
The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse
Michael Mendheim
An epic adventure that marks legendary artist Simon Bisley's triumphant return to interior comics work! The End of Days is here, and four lost souls must climb from the depths of Hell itself to stand against the monstrous Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - for the sake of humanity!
The Assignment
Walter Hill, Matz
Comic book behind the upcoming new movie starring Sigourney Weaver & Michelle Rodriguez and directed by Walter Hill!A crime noir thriller from the team of critically acclaimed Hard Case Crime comic series, Triggerman - Walter Hill, Matz and Jef! Hitman Frank Kitchen's assignment to kill a celebrated fashion designer takes an unexpected turn when his victim's sister, a sociopathic surgeon, deci... read more
Tank Girl: Two Girls One Tank
Alan Martin
The first of a brand new Tank Girl trilogy from series originator, Alan Martin, and artist extraordinaire, Brett Parson!Expect a healthy dose of delirium and plenty of ball-crunching action in this high-octane cross-country skirmish that asks the question: is this world really big enough for TWO Tank Girls? Strap yourself in, folks; it's gonna be one helluva ride!
Tank Girl: Gold
Alan Martin
Tankie and her trigger-happy family are going for gold in this brand new series from Tank Girl originator, Alan Martin. Take a trip with us down the Furry Road for this four-part adventure packed with vim, volatility and verbal abuse! The Empire Strikes Back of the new Tank Girl trilogy and anticipated follow-up to Tank Girl: Two Girls One Tank
Bloodborne: The Death of Sleep
Ales Kot
Discover the terrifying secrets of Old Yharnam in a brand new comic series spinning out of Fromsoftware/Hidetaka Miyazaki's critically-acclaimed Bloodborne videogame!Awakening in an ancient city plagued by a twisted endemic - where horrific beasts stalk the shadows and the streets run slick with the blood of the damned - a nameless Hunter embarks on a dangerous quest in search of Paleblood... ... read more
Facing prison time for slander, discredited journalist Mikel Blomkvist is hired by a reclusive industrialist to investigate a unresolved family disappearance. Aided by the mysterious computer hacker, Lisbeth Salander, the two soon discover a brutal trail of murder, deception and dark secrets leading right up to the present day.From the bestselling novel series by Steig Larson comes this Englis... read more
The Girl Who Played With Fire - Millennium Volume 2
Sylvain Runberg
Mikael Blomkvist, crusading journalist and publisher of the magazine Millennium, has decided to run a story that will expose an extensive sex trafficking operation between Eastern Europe and Sweden, implicating well-known and highly placed members of Swedish society, business, and government. But he has no idea just how explosive the story will be until, on the eve of publication, the two inve... read more
Millennium: The Girl Who Danced with Death
Sylvain Runberg
The Millennium saga continues with a brand-new original story based on the bestselling novel series by Steig Larsson!Lisbeth Salander returns in this gripping new story written specifically for the graphic novel format. This time around, we find Lisbeth preparing to hack a gigantic data centre and expose the Swedish secret service's secret files. Unfortunately, nothing is simple, and Lisbeth o... read more
Independence Day: Dark Fathom
Titan Comics
OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL TO THE LONG AWAITED BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCETwenty years after the events of the first film, the international community recovers and builds up Earth's defenses using technology salvaged from remains of the alien forces. However, the aliens were able to send a distress signal before their final defeat, which results in a new task force of alien ship... read more
21st Century Tank Girl
Alan C. Martin, Jamie Hewlett, Warwick Johnson-Cadwell
Collects comic strips, stories, and pin-ups depicting the random carnage of Tank Girl and her crew.
The Michael Moorcock Library Vol.1: Elric of Melnibone
Roy Thomas, Michael T. Gilbert
Collecting the first volume of the classic 1980's comic adaptation of the Elric of Melniboné novels by fantasy legend Michael Moorcock! Bear witness to the story of Elric, Lord of Melniboné; his dark cousin - the evil Yyrkoon; their dark magics; and their terrible struggle for rule of the fabled Emerald Isle!Based on Michael Moorcock's most popular work.
Deus Ex Universe Volume 1: Children's Crusade
Alex Irvine
Brand new original graphic novel based on the popular gaming franchise Deus Ex In this prequel to the highly anticipated game Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Adam Jensen sets out on his first mission with the Prague Unit of Task Force 29, the global counter-terrorism unit set up by Interpol/UN as seen in the game, only to encounter explosive augmented terrorist activities...
Evil Within
Ian Edginton
In a hellish mindscape where her greatest fears become chilling reality, one girl stands alone! When college student Dana Robinson wakes, lost and abandoned, in a world of twisted nightmares, can she overcome her fears - and a ton of truly horrific foes - to make it out with body and mind intact? EVIL takes hold in the official comic tie-in to the most hotly anticipated game of 2014- The Evil ... read more
The Evil Within Volume 2: The Interlude
Ryan O'Sullivan
A brand new nightmare for Detective Sebastian Castellanos in this bloodcurdling interquel comic series based on Bethesda Softworks’ critically acclaimed survival-horror franchise, The Evil Within. Still reeling from the horrific events that took place at Beacon Mental Hospital and the apparent death of his daughter, Detective Sebastian Castellanos is a man on the edge. Now a brand new case thr... read more
Tekken Volume 1
Cavan Scott
New original comic adventures based in the world of the best-selling fighting video game!With a history colored by betrayal and bloody violence, the Mishima Clan are not your average family. Now something emerges that threatens to tear not only this broken dynasty - but the entire known universe - asunder! It's going to take the world's best fighters to combat this ancient evil - the King of t... read more
Assassin's Creed: Trial By Fire Vol. 1
Anthony Del Col, Conor McCreery
The first stunning arc of the Assassin's Creed series collected. New initiate Charlotte De La Cruz ventures into the Animus, and the genetic memories of her ancestor, Tom Stoddard, to discover the truth about the hidden world of the Assassins and Templars and the feud that spans centuries. Collects Assassin's Creed: Assassins #1-5 "If you are a fan of the Assassin's Creed series you need to pi... read more
Assassin's Creed Volume 2: Setting Sun (A D.D. Warren and Flora Dane Novel)
Antony Del Col, Connor McCreery
The critically acclaimed comics from the award-winning Assassin's Creed franchise! Charlotte De La Cruz is in way over her head. With the realization that she is now deep in trouble with the Templars, her only hope is to unravel the mystery of what they want from her... and to do that she needs the Animus. Diving into the memories of her Inca ancestor, Quila, she is desperate for a clue, a lin... read more
Assassin's Creed: Volume 3 Homecoming (A D.D. Warren and Flora Dane Novel)
Anthony Del Col, Conor McCreery
The Brotherhood of the Assassins is in trouble. Their long feud with the Templar Order has depleted their resources and they are struggling to regain their footing in a world where the goalposts are constantly shifting. Could joining forces with a mysterious collective help, or are their aims too different to make an alliance an option? Join Charlotte de la Cruz and Galina Voronina as they try... read more
Based on the popular game series, Assassin's Creed: Templars Volume 1: Black Cross collects the first five issues of a brand new story arc exclusive to Titan Comics. Collecting the first arc of the brand new explosive Templars series, from the world of Assassin's Creed, Fred Van Lente and Dennis Calero offer a new perspective on the century-spanning feud between the Assassin Brotherhood and th... read more
Collects the incredible second arc of the riveting Black Cross saga! In the dungeons of Tripoli, a man will have his fortunes changed forever as he becomes an agent of honor for the legendary Templar Order! The introduction of the second character ever to be officially called the Black Cross, defender of the Templar Order ideals! The Black Cross has been embraced by Assassin's Creed fans, with... read more
Assassin's Creed: Reflections
Ian Edginton
A commemorative mini-series celebrating 10 years of Assassin's Creed and featuring the franchise's best loved characters!To mark 10 glorious years of Assassin's Creed, Titan Comics are bringing together the franchise's best-loved characters for a celebratory series like no other! Get ready for four brand new adventures starring fan-favorite assassins like Edward Kenway and Altaïr, along with t... read more
Assassin's Creed: LOCUS
Ian Edginton
The collection of the young adult mini-series that revisits the streets of Victorian London and tie-ins with the Scholastic Young Adult Novels, The Last Descendants! Tommy Greyling has travelled to London in search of a murderer - and a secret! Teaming up with the Assassins Evie Frye and Henry Green, he sets out on a quest to uncover the mystery that has changed the world! Ties-in with the Sch... read more
Assassin's Creed Uprising Volume 1: Common Ground
Alex Paknadel, Dan Watters
A game-changing new chapter in the ongoing Assassin's Creed saga! With the Phoenix Project nearing its completion, tensions are running high for both the Brotherhood and the Templar Order. A new world order is on the horizon and only Charlotte and her new allies have the knowledge and skill to save humanity from subjugation!
Assassin's Creed Uprising Volume 2: Inflection Point
Dan Watters, Alex Paknadel
The Phoenix project saga begins to unravel in this second thrilling chapter of Assassin’s Creed Uprising!Our modern day Assassins take the fight to the heart of the Spanish Civil War in order to secure a valuable artifact that could change the course of history. But when a brand new enemy rears its ugly head, both the Brotherhood and Templar Order are forced to form a shaky alliance. · The sec... read more
Assassin's Creed: Uprising Volume 3 (Assassin's Creed Uprising: Finale)
Dan Watters, Alex Paknadel
The Phoenix Project saga reaches its heady climax in this final chapter of Assassin's Creed Uprising!Time has run out for our modern day Assassins! With a new world order on the horizon, Charlotte and her cell are faced with the biggest threat the Brotherhood has ever encountered as they race to halt the impending resurrection of the Isu deity Juno, her fanatical acolytes, and their plans for ... read more
Assassin's Creed: Origins
Anthony Del Col
Bear witness the inception of the Assassin Brotherhood in a brand new comic series spinning out of Ubisoft's upcoming new release Assassin's Creed Origins!Ancient Egypt, a land of majesty and intrigue, is disappearing in a ruthless fight for power. Unveil dark secrets and forgotten myths as we journey to the very beginnings of the Assassin Brotherhood and beyond!
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This was my first serious attempt at writing a professional grade novel. I contacted Tom for an editorial assessment. He responded quickly and requested a fee that was within my budget He kept me abreast of his progress with my novel. contacting me several times with questions about it or my writing background. Not too surprisingly the story had problems. Tom pointed out my weak areas bu...
Read moreDaniel Chesler, January 2019
Thanks, Daniel! Really enjoyed working with you on your manuscript and I’d be delighted to collaborate again in the future. I’m glad you found the assessment worthwhile.
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