Matt Wright
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Hi! I’m Matt I've been crafting full-length novels for over fifteen years. My journey as an author has taken me to incredible places—literally and figuratively. I've lived in Hawai'i, South America, and various parts of the United States, drawing inspiration from these diverse landscapes and cultures. My goal is to weave these rich experiences into the fabric of my stories, creating immersive worlds and relatable characters that resonate with readers. My academic background is deeply rooted in the study of creative writing. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from Dixie State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Genre Fiction from Western Colorado University. This formal education has honed my skills and allowed me to delve deeply into the intricacies of storytelling, character development, and world-building. In my writing, I explore complex themes and dynamic character relationships set against the backdrop of expansive, imaginative universes. Whether it's the intergalactic conflicts of my Stars Reach series or the intense personal struggles of my protagonists, my aim is to keep you on the edge of your seat, turning pages late into the night. I hope my stories captivate your imagination as much as they have fueled my love for writing.
Matt Wright's books
Genres: Advice & How To, Writing & Publishing, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A craft book for writers who believe the stars still have something to say. Space opera is not just spectacle—it is scale with soul. It is the myth of tomorrow written across dying stars, the ache of distance stretched between lovers, the clash of empires built on forgotten ruins. In The 19 Laws of Space Opera, author Matt Wright reveals the hidden forces that shape this beloved subgenre—not formulas or beat sheets, but laws: the narrative gravitational fields that pull every stellar story into orbit. Each law illuminates what makes space opera transcendent: - The Law of Wonder and Decay — where awe flourishes in broken things - The Law of the Vast Canvas — where scale becomes poetry - The Law of Heirs and Heretics — where legacy ignites rebellion - The Law of Cosmic Distance — where silence carries meaning With actionable prompts, philosophical deep dives, and insights...
Genres: Advice & How To, General Nonfiction, Writing & Publishing
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Unlock the Cosmos of Your Imagination. What if your setting did more than just hold your story? What if it shaped your characters, amplified your themes, and drove your plot forward? From sprawling Dyson Spheres to claustrophobic generation ships, simulated realities to rogue planets adrift in darkness—The Anatomy of Science Fiction Settings is the definitive guide to crafting immersive, meaningful, and narratively powerful science fiction worlds. Built for intermediate to advanced writers, this book goes far beyond surface-level world-building. Each of the twenty archetypal settings is explored through a unique narrative lens, offering insight into how environment, technology, culture, and metaphysical tension can come together to create unforgettable story worlds. You’ll learn how to: - Make setting a mirror for character arcs and societal tension. - Design environments that evolve across time, conflict, and theme. - Use symbolic oppositions and genre tone shifts to deepen meaning. - Craft futuristic ecosystems,...
Genres: Academic, Advice & How To, Writing & Publishing
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+
When I set out to write The Anatomy of Science Fiction Settings, I knew it would be a deep dive—a book that didn’t just explore sci-fi environments, but treated them as dynamic forces in story: thematic engines, symbolic mirrors, and emotional landscapes. As the manuscript expanded, I made the difficult choice to remove several completed setting chapters to keep the book focused, readable, and printable. But I never stopped thinking about them. These four settings—strange, provocative, and resonant—deserved a home of their own. This Supplemental Module is that home. Inside, you’ll find four full setting archetypes that follow the same structure and depth as those in the main book, each offering: - An overview of the setting - A discussion on science and terrain - A summary of the culture and governance layers - The beliefs and myths that arise - How the setting influences mindset and identity - Some...
Genres: Academic, Advice & How To, Writing & Publishing
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Transform your settings from mere backdrops into powerful storytelling forces. Some stories happen somewhere. The best stories emerge from places that feel alive, rich with history, symbolism, and emotion. In The Anatomy of Archetypal Settings, novelist and world-building expert Matt Wright presents the definitive guide to crafting immersive, multi-layered settings that shape character arcs, deepen conflict, and reinforce theme. This comprehensive resource explores over 50 archetypal settings—from forests, mountains, and deserts to prisons, marketplaces, and labyrinths—revealing the deep psychological, cultural, and mythological forces that define them. Through detailed analysis, practical storytelling techniques, and genre-spanning applications, this book will help you: - Harness archetypal landscapes to evoke powerful emotional and symbolic resonance. - Develop setting arcs that transform alongside characters and plot. - Use setting as an active force—creating conflict, shaping societies, and driving change. - Integrate settings into key story beats, from inciting incident to resolution. - Avoid common pitfalls...
Genres: Academic, Advice & How To, Writing & Publishing
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A Practical Guide to Making Your Settings Work for Your Story Some writers treat setting as an afterthought—a simple backdrop for the plot to unfold. But the best stories don’t just happen somewhere; they emerge from places that feel alive, rich with history, symbolism, and emotion. The Anatomy of Settings is a step-by-step guide for writers looking to craft immersive worlds that shape character arcs, deepen conflict, and reinforce theme. Whether you’re writing fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, or contemporary stories, this book will help you transform your settings from static landscapes into dynamic forces that drive your narrative forward. Drawing from mythology, psychology, and storytelling traditions, author Matt Wright presents a 10-step framework that takes you from the foundation of setting to its impact on your story’s climax and resolution. You’ll learn how to: - Establish a setting’s identity and theme to connect it to your story’s deeper meaning...
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
The past never stays buried. The war isn't over yet. As a shadow from Grey's past resurfaces with a malicious agenda, an unavoidable conflict looms over their peaceful homeworld. With a resentful Council scrutinizing his every move, Grey faces challenges he was never trained to handle. Will the most feared man in the Civilizations find an ally in an old enemy or a complete stranger? Lady Sayuri, an inexperienced Knight, gets trapped in the middle of their conflict. All she wants is to go home. If Grey stands in her way, what else can she do but fight back? Alora navigates a perilous path as well, torn between personal loyalty and the greater good, questioning everything she once believed. Alliances shift and new enemies emerge from the shadows in Revenant’s War. Who will rise and who will fall at the edge of Stars Reach?
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
A son’s quest. A mother’s fight. A father’s descent. Grey Soleis ended the war by crossing every line the Ascendancy claimed to uphold. He disobeyed orders. He went rogue. He even attempted to destroy an entire world—because he believed the alternative was worse… Now the war is over. And the Ascendancy wants a war criminal. When Grey vanishes without a trace, his son Roth faces an impossible choice: stay loyal to the military that raised him, or choose his family—and be branded a traitor in wartime, a sentence that means one thing: death. As insurrection spreads across their homeworld, Alora fights to bring her husband back before the Ascendancy rewrites Grey’s legend into a warning—and before Roth is forced to decide what Grey really is: the hero they built a monument for…or the criminal they need him to be.