About Me

Tom Fowdy is a British writer and journalist.

Coming from humble roots in Sunderland, North East England he has an academic interest in the politics and affairs of East Asia, where he has primarily focused on China, North Korea & South Korea. He recently graduated from Oxford University’s China Studies Program. Previously, he has lived in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul and Australia. In his spare time, he enjoys football, film, music, long distance walking, writing and travel.

In his work Fowdy endeavors to keep an open and objective view of the world, even if that means challenging conventional understandings of things or questioning things people do not want to question. He believe through sincere effort, hard work and determination, we are always capable of overcoming challenges and disadvantages in life and discovering our true potential.

Education

September 2025-: Nottingham University, English MA (Ongoing)

2017-2018: Oxford University, Chinese Studies Msc.

2015-2016: University of Hong Kong, Exchange Student (Social Sciences)

2013-2017: Durham University: Politics B.A Honours with Year Abroad (First Class)

Practical Skills

Marketing, social media strategy, search engine optimisation (SEO), business development, research, analysis, blogging, news reporting, creative writing, film production (screenwriting, costume design, production management).

Languages

Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Cantonese

Publications

x2 novels under pen name.

x3 short-films produced and directed under pen name