Matt Wall

Matt Wall is a Los Angeles–based poet, writer, musician, and small‑press publisher, and the creator of Poetic Anarchy Press. He is also the host of CreateCast and the “I Hate Matt Wall Poetry Podcast,” where he explores poetry, DIY creativity, and his unconventional path into the literary world. Working across poetry and fiction, Wall has authored numerous books and series, including titles in the “Zombie Zero”, Black Star Canyon and Hank Bradshaw universes, reflecting his interest in dark narratives, pulp energy, and character‑driven storytelling. A longtime musician who played in bands before turning more fully to the page, he brings a raw, performance‑oriented sensibility to his writing and teaching, favoring voice and emotional directness over academic polish. Through Poetic Anarchy, his free, punk‑spirited workshop, Wall champions a no‑gatekeepers, do‑it‑yourself approach that encourages writers to create without permission, embrace imperfection, and learn by doing. Poetic Anarchy Press extends that ethos into publishing, supporting poetry and experimental work outside traditional institutional channels. Known for his self‑deprecating humor and confrontational but encouraging style, Wall has built a community around radical accessibility in art, inviting anyone willing to show up and write to call themselves a writer. www.mattwallart.com