Overview
Hello! My name is Matt, and I have over twenty years experience writing in TV and film, as well as some print journalism. As an editor on Reedsy, I have worked with authors from many different genres. From YA novels to personal essay collections, from screenplays to satirical graphic novels, I love all kinds of storytelling. My background is mainly in comedy. Whether you're the bass player for an international rock band or a funeral director, a few well-placed funny lines can go a long way in getting readers invested in your story (especially if you're a funeral director).
For the past ten years, I've written primarily in animation, including recent stints as Supervising Producer for "Final Space" on Adult Swim and for "Close Enough" on HBOMax. I co-developed "Close Enough" with J.G. Quintel and two other producers before they sold the pitch in the room to TBS. Prior to that, I worked for The Cartoon Network on several shows, most notably "Regular Show" for which I won an Emmy Award (and was nominated for five more). I wrote on all 262 episodes of the award-winning "Regular Show," and I was promoted to head writer in the third season. I also co-wrote the story for "Regular Show: The Movie." I have worked in development at many other animation studios and international production companies, including Nickelodeon and PinkFong.
I've written on many live action shows as well, including Comedy Central’s "Root of All Evil" with Lewis Black. I have also co-developed several sitcoms with NBC and Conan O’Brien’s production company Conaco.
In addition to TV writing, I've been published in many magazines, including ESPN, Paste and L.A. Magazine. I also used to curate a storytelling show at the UCB Theatre in Los Angeles where I would edit and help craft personal essays for authors and comedians.
I look forward to working with you and helping you take your project to the next level.
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Awards
- Emmy Award
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Disney Jr
• brainstormed and pitched ideas for new episodes
• wrote three outlines and scripts
Adult Swim
• wrote and produced on seasons 2 and 3
HBO Max
• co-developed popular animated show for TBS
• oversaw a writers room to read the first ever season of the show
Cartoon Network
• wrote on entire 8 season run
• co-wrote stories for over 250 episodes
• co-wrote story for “Regular Show: The Movie”
• won Emmy for Best Short Format Animated Series in 2012, nominated five other times
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