Your argument
Clear and confident
When it counts
Narrative planning, 48-hour overhaul or same-day polish
Confidential, on-voice, leadership-ready
Board-level writing without agency overhead or generic AI output
Prefer email? Send a short outline of your needs and timeline — I’ll reply personally
Who I am
I am a writer, journalist and strategist who specialises in turning rough drafts and tight deadlines into clear, confident language. My background spans three decades working around the world for media, business, public sector and events – large, small and start-up. I understand the pressures and nuances from both sides of the microphone and camera.
Whether it’s a speech, bid, or strategic message; 24-hour turnarounds, a year telling the life story of one of the world’s most famous athletes, or a decade working with a client on bids, I know the best results come from personal relationships. There is no one size fits all and I never work with more than three clients at the same time.
“I understand the power of words: the doors they open, and the ones you don’t realise you’re closing.”
What I do
Speeches +
Speeches, keynotes, articles and publications. I turn unloved drafts, rough outlines or rushed notes into clear, confident speeches that sound like you — persuasive, polished, and ready to deliver.
Bids
From major bids to smaller proposals, I help you persuade under pressure. When you need to make a strong, credible case, I sharpen your structure, strengthen your argument, and make the value you bring unmistakable.
Strategy
Chair’s memos, strategic notes and stakeholder messages. I help leaders refine ideas into a clear narrative: the argument you should make, the position you should take, and how to communicate it.
How it works
Consistently good outcomes depend on process. Mine is honed over many years with clients and helps me quickly identify what you need. This is a collaboration and the more closely I understand what you have done, where you have been and what you are aiming for, the better the calibration.
But I also know that sometimes there isn’t much time, and we do the best we can with the deadline you have. For example, when improving a draft speech, article or strategic outline, the process looks like this:
- Introductory call (20 mins) – We discuss your requirements, audience, and deadline. There is no obligation following this call.
- First draft – I identify what’s working in an existing draft and what needs to change.
- Rewrite & polish – From your notes and a second call, I sharpen the language and improve speaker flow.
- Delivery – You get a clean version ready to deliver (plus optional tweaks or rehearsal support).
You get is a personalised, discrete service at a fraction of the price of agencies with a view of the Thames.
What they say
“After a long-term comms strategy, Matthew pulled together the many stakeholder contributions for a major bid. He brought clarity, structure and speed – and we won the bid!”
Project Director
Public sector
“My agency wrote the speech they wanted, not what I’d briefed. After a short call, Matthew produced a strong first draft in two hours and had a board-ready version within the day.”
CEO
Tech firm
“Our Swiss Army copyrighter. Direct, thoughtful, and unafraid to challenge weak thinking. – we didn’t always agree but we always got to somewhere better!”
Founder
Start-up
Ready to get started?
Book an introductory call, or email a short outline of your needs and timeline – I’ll reply personally