Matthew Wayne Selznick

"What Can Matt Do for Me?"

Everything I do for my clients, I’ve done myself in the pursuit of my own creative endeavors. That means I can help you at nearly every step of the way: I can be your story buddy and help you untangle the complicated threads of your work in progress, tear down walls when you’ve written yourself into a corner, suss out the deeper themes of your work, get organized and more productive, and with other “coaching and counseling” assistance. Once your first draft is complete, I offer professional critique services, from an in-depth “first reader” assessment to a f

"Does Matt Work on (Insert Genre) Books?"

A glance at the carousel of client books on this page will show that I’ve worked on titles from nearly every genre, fiction and non-fiction, with the exception of Romance… and I’d certainly work with you on your Romance book, too; it just hasn’t come up! As a creative services provider in general, I’ve worked in memoir, horror, science fiction, fantasy, western, historical fiction, fairy tales, mystery and thriller, memoir, biography, ethnography, poetry, children’s literature, business, and self-improvement, and probably a few other categories over the last

"Is Matt Expensive?"

The definition of expensive depends on your resources, measured not just by your bank account, but by your available time, energy, and expertise as well. While I have an hourly rate that’s currently $130.00 per, that typically only applies to one-off “piecework,” like when a client has a sudden or pressing need I can take care of in an afternoon or faster. With most clients, we work on a project basis: a set of interrelated tasks with a common objective and timeline. For example, creating the e-book and paperback editions of your book and getting them to market in time for yo

"What Does (INSERT TASK) Cost?"

At the moment, I don’t have ala carte pricing. Rather, I assess your needs, any special requests, extra features, or other variables, and provide a quote. See “Is Matt Expensive” for more on the topic of price.

"How Will We Communicate?"

Most interactions with clients take place over e-mail, since it’s an excellent, searchable record. To that end, we’ll do our best to maintain relevant subject lines, and expect replies the next business day. Phone calls and video conferences (usually via Zoom) are available, however these should be scheduled except in the most critical (as in: everything is burning down) situations. Impromptu calls are discouraged out of respect for one another’s time and workload. Similarly, text messaging (MMS / SMS) is used for time sensitive situations that can be resolved quickly, such a

"Will Matt Use AI Working on My Project?"

I don’t use generative artificial intelligence products to create original assets or write original copy unless the client specifically requests that I do so. I do use the technology to assist with redundant tasks or other “busy work” in the service of getting the job done. In short, I use AI to do the laundry, not design the clothes.

"What Are Matt's Invoicing Terms?"

Invoicing is handled electronically via either Square or Stripe through secured and encrypted protocols. I never have access to your payment information. Payment is accepted via debit card, credit card, or ACH bank transfer. Invoices are payable when issued and considered past due on the seventh day after being issued. Late payment penalties apply. For hourly work, I typically invoice on or around the 15th and 30th of each month for work done in the previous two weeks. Projects are invoiced in three installments: the first to start the work, the second somewhere near the mid-point, and the thi