William Long was born in 1987. He grew up in Hertford, UK, and has a BA in filmmaking from the University of the Arts London. He works full time as a film editor and has edited three feature films (Fanged Up, United Nation, and The Good Wife) as well as music videos, short films, and television. His debut novel, Unholy Gods was published in 2022 by Severed Press. He currently lives in Hertfordshire with his wife Agnes, and two Khaki Campbell ducks called Chester and Marjory.