Matthew R. Manning

Matthew R. Manning

Building a creative universe through storytelling, language, and community.

Ethos

Ethos

Matthew is a writer, storyteller, and brand strategist who believes storytelling is humanity’s most powerful tool for bridging empathy and connection. Drawing from his multicultural, immigrant roots, his work explores belonging, human responsibility, and beauty in mundanity. Whether drafting personal works, brand copy, or imagining audacious new projects with creative collaborators, Matthew is committed to bringing human stories into the world with intention.

The tenets that guide me.
Click each for more context.

Craft as Devotion

Audacity as instinct

Tenderness as practice

Worlds as texture

Passion as prerequisite

Justice as compass

  • Projects

  • Projects

  • Projects

  • Projects

[ OVERTURE ]

My official Substack. HQ for all personal writing and expression. 

[ OVERTURE ]

My official Substack. HQ for all personal writing and expression. 

[ OVERTURE ]

My official Substack. HQ for all personal writing and expression. 

[ MEDIUM ]

Selected long-form essays. Musings on grief, nature, and community.

[ MEDIUM ]

Selected long-form essays. Musings on grief, nature, and community.

[ MEDIUM ]

Selected long-form essays. Musings on grief, nature, and community.

[ COPYWRITING ]

Strategy, messaging, and storytelling for brands centered on community impact.

[ COPYWRITING ]

Strategy, messaging, and storytelling for brands centered on community impact.

[ COPYWRITING ]

Strategy, messaging, and storytelling for brands centered on community impact.

[ MAKERS STUDIO PODCAST ]

[ COMING 2026 ]

An evergreen podcast for the makers. Rich, complex conversations about the art of craft. 

[ MAKERS STUDIO PODCAST ]

[ COMING 2026 ]

An evergreen podcast for the makers. Rich, complex conversations about the art of craft. 

[ MAKERS STUDIO PODCAST ]

[ COMING 2026 ]

An evergreen podcast for the makers. Rich, complex conversations about the art of craft. 

[ INKLING ]

[ COMING 2026 ]

An all-in-one community and career platform for and by writers. Accountability, editing, resources, curriculum. 

[ INKLING ]

[ COMING 2026 ]

An all-in-one community and career platform for and by writers. Accountability, editing, resources, curriculum. 

[ INKLING ]

[ COMING 2026 ]

An all-in-one community and career platform for and by writers. Accountability, editing, resources, curriculum. 

[ RASTER.TV ]

[ COMING 2027 ]

The new standard operating system for public-access TV. Modern CMS, producer self-service, and a live TV guide without replacing existing hardware.

[ RASTER.TV ]

[ COMING 2027 ]

The new standard operating system for public-access TV. Modern CMS, producer self-service, and a live TV guide without replacing existing hardware.

[ RASTER.TV ]

[ COMING 2027 ]

The new standard operating system for public-access TV. Modern CMS, producer self-service, and a live TV guide without replacing existing hardware.

[ GUMBO MEDIA ]

[ EST. 2016 ]

A boutique, full-service agency shaping more hopeful, audacious futures.

[ GUMBO MEDIA ]

[ EST. 2016 ]

A boutique, full-service agency shaping more hopeful, audacious futures.

[ GUMBO MEDIA ]

[ EST. 2016 ]

A boutique, full-service agency shaping more hopeful, audacious futures.

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