Matthew Smith is a publishing professional with nearly 30 years experience of discovering, developing, producing and selling books and delivering valuable content.
“Working with Matthew on four novels, I saw first hand his skill, dedication and collaborative style. He brings a unique insight into publishing, which helped me enormously.” – bestselling thriller author James Silvester
Experience
Matthew has developed over 3,000 titles, spanning print, digital and audio, in fiction, popular reference, academic, professional and business markets. He has been a bookseller, a highly successful commissioning editor, packager and publishing director, in a career that has spanned international publishing companies including Pearson and Hodder Headline, and leading independents such Routledge and Kogan Page. Matthew founded independent publisher Urbane Publications, providing a global platform for a significant number of debut authors in both fiction and non-fiction.
Ethos
From page-turning thrillers to full-colour ‘coffee table’ titles, Matthew has published across a huge range of genres and formats. His reputation – and one that is expressed throughout the Exprimez ethos – is founded on achieving mutually agreed targets, both creative and commercial, through honest, open, proactive collaboration.
First and foremost however, Matthew is an avid reader and lover of content in all its forms, giving him the desire to always enable the author’s voice, and give every story – however it’s told – a deserving audience.
“Matthew has a wonderfully infectious passion for words. I have had the pleasure of working closely with him for over four years, my first three books being published with indie publisher Urbane. His proactive and collaborative approach to publishing, his creative ideas, enthusiasm and drive is second to none, he eagerly matches your own expectations and dreams and nurtures your ideas to give you and your work the platform it deserves.” – bestselling novelist Gina Kirkham
Whether you’re a first-time author taking your initial steps towards publication, an organisation developing original content, or an established writer seeking a change of direction, Exprimez can help. Our team has lived the highs and enjoyed the challenges of developing and publishing books and content in all formats and genres, and we’d be thrilled to use that experience to help you develop yours.