Tom Huddleston - Editor
Published children's author, editor and journalist with years of experience and an eye for detail. Franchise and film writing a speciality.
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Overview
I'm a published children's author, editor and freelance film journalist. I've written fiction for two major franchises - STAR WARS and WARHAMMER - alongside original works including the upcoming FLOODWORLD. I spent 9 years as Assistant UK Film Editor at Time Out magazine, which entailed extensive editing and proofreading as well as writing reviews, features and online content. I also have a Masters degree in Screenwriting with a specialisation in Script Editing.
I have an in-depth understanding of how to tell a story, from mapping out plots and character arcs to polishing the final manuscript. I'm a considerate and sympathetic editor - after all, I've been there myself. From fantasy fiction and sci-fi to books or articles on film and TV, I'm here to help make your work as good as it can be.
I have an in-depth understanding of how to tell a story, from mapping out plots and character arcs to polishing the final manuscript. I'm a considerate and sympathetic editor - after all, I've been there myself. From fantasy fiction and sci-fi to books or articles on film and TV, I'm here to help make your work as good as it can be.
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Dystopian
Fantasy
Middle Grade
Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Entertainment
Work experience
Author, Editor and Journalist
Self-employed
May, 2016
–
Present
(about 5 years)
I currently work as a freelance author, editor, proofreader, journalist and all-round content provider. My focus is on writing fiction for younger readers - my latest novel FloodWorld is out in October 2019. I also write franchise fiction, including the Warhammer Adventures and Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space series. I currently edit and proofread copy for a major London-based pop-up cinema company, The Nomad, and I work as a freelance film and TV journalist for The Guardian, Sight and Sound, Little White Lies and Time Out, among others. I've written and edited all kinds of content including for the Royal Mail stamp collections and DVD booklet essays.
Assistant UK Film Editor
Time Out London
April, 2008
–
June, 2017
(about 9 years)
I was the Assistant UK Film Editor at Time Out magazine in London, writing film reviews, features, interviews and extensive online copy. My reviews were published worldwide, including in Time Out's New York edition.
I also edited and proofread extensively, and regularly prepared the film pages for publication. I commissioned and edited reviews from freelance writers, and posted reviews to the magazine's online platform. I developed a keen eye for spelling and grammatical errors in both American and British English.
Writer and Editor
Electric Sheep Magazine
June, 2006
–
March, 2008
(over 1 year)
I wrote reviews, features and interviews for a London-based film magazine and website, as well as proofreading and editing other writers' reviews and features. I also wrote and designed the monthly film crossword.
Writer and Editor
Not Coming to a Theater Near You
June, 2005
–
March, 2008
(over 2 years)
I wrote film and TV reviews, features and interviews for a highly regarded US-based film website. I also proofread and edited the work of other writers, learning the differences between US and UK English.
Portfolio (7 selected works)
Floodworld
Tom Huddleston
Floodworld is a gripping, action-packed story for 10+ readers. Kara and Joe spend their days navigating the perilous waterways of a sunken city, scratching out a living in the ruins. But when they come into possession of a mysterious map, they find themselves in a world of trouble. Suddenly everyone's after them: gangsters, cops and ruthless Mariner pirates in their hi-tech submarines. The two... read more
Realm Quest: Lair of the Skaven
Tom Huddleston
Epic heroes, mighty armies and terrifying monsters clash against the backdrop of magical landscapes.When their master, Vertigan, is kidnapped, Elio and his friends are determined to try and rescue him. Using a powerful artefact, they forge a magical doorway into a forbidding underground world teeming with Skaven ratmen! Hopelessly outnumbered, Elio, Kiri, Alish, Thanis and Kaspar must use all ... read more
Realm Quest: City of Lifestone
Tom Huddleston
Epic heroes, mighty armies and terrifying monsters clash against the backdrop of magical landscapes.Raised as a slave in the Darkoath camps of Aqshy, Kiri dreams of a better life. Of a city of wonders, the place of her birth… Lifestone! She despairs of ever reaching it until a fateful day arrives when her barbarian captors are attacked by Sigmar's noblest warriors, the Stormcast Eternals. Seiz... read more
Star Wars: The Rescue (Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space)
David M. Buisán (illustrator), Lucasfilm Tom Huddleston
An original Star Wars fiction series for children, Adventures in Wild Space takes place in the period between Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: A New Hope. Star Wars fans can meet a whole host of new characters, including a new droid, CR-8R, and a new villain, Captain Korda.It is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Empe... read more
Star Wars: The Dark
Tom Huddleston
An original Star Wars fiction series for children, The Adventures in Wild Space takes place in the period between Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: A New Hope. Star Wars fans can meet a whole host of new characters, including a new droid, CR-8R, and a new villain, Captain Korda. It is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil... read more
Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space: The Nest
Tom Huddleston
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire, the children must undertake a perilous journey across the unknown reaches of wild space to rescue them - and to discover hope for the future. In this second full-length adventure, Milo and Lina trace their latest clue to a remote jungle world - where a terrifying beast... read more
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Communication & Punctuality
Tom was very thorough in his review of my work.
There was plenty of work to be done, but I'm not here to have my work sugar-coated. Tom came in, read my work and told me what I needed to know so that I could improve upon it. (A second pair of eyes always helps.)
Tom was also vocal about things he like in the work. This addition helps to separate the fatigue of having your scrutinized.
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DANIEL TILLS, March 2021
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