Matthew L. Taylor Author · Poet · Visionary
Published bestselling author · Poet · Visionary

Matthew
L. Taylor

A published bestselling author and poet who built his own opportunities — now helping authors and new businesses bring their ideas to life.

His purpose is tied to educating, empowering, uplifting and bringing ideas to life — in classrooms, on stage, and through the books and businesses he builds.

Prefer to talk? Call (416) 873-9519  ·  Email mtaylorthewriter@gmail.com

Portrait of Matthew L. Taylor wearing a grey fedora, glasses and a black leather jacket
Matthew L. Taylor CEO, Golden Spear Enterprises
His story

He created his own opportunities.

Matthew taught himself business and created his own opportunities. His story is one of talent found early, setbacks faced honestly, and a purpose that kept pulling him forward.

Golden Spear Enterprises

Matthew is CEO of Golden Spear Enterprises, which specializes in producing intellectual property. It was founded to help propel his purpose.

EducatingEmpoweringUpliftingBringing ideas to life
Age 6 & 7 · The beginning

Poetry at six. Piano before crowds at seven.

Matthew started writing poetry by the age of 6. He started playing the piano before large crowds and winning awards by the age of 7.

Teen & early adult years

Honouring the craft

His teen and early adult years were mostly spent honing his writing skills and doing local performances.

Education · Centennial College, 2009

He didn’t finish high school. He graduated college anyway.

Though he did not finish the 10th, 11th, 12th grade or O.A.C., he was able to pass the college aptitude test with flying colours and enter college as a mature student, successfully graduating from Centennial College in 2009.

His 20s & early 30s · Stage and media

Radio, Rogers Television, magazines — and stages across Ontario

His 20s and early 30s include being featured on numerous radio stations, Rogers Television and magazines — writing for a few local magazines and ghostwriting for individuals along the way. That time also included stage performances across Ontario, including opening for international star Beenie Man.

Age 28 · First book

First book at 28 — and three more after it

After writing and releasing his first book at the age of 28, he has gone on to publish three more — four published books in total, including Thoughts of A Passionate P.O.E.T.

2015 · Recognition

Black Canadian Award

In 2015, Matthew received a Black Canadian Award from former Canadian senator and Toronto’s longest-serving mayor Art Eggleton, for his service to the country.

Insolvency Advisor · 18 months

Helping families across Canada out of debt

As an Insolvency Advisor, Matthew advised families and individuals across Canada and, working with a trustee, helped those families and individuals eliminate about $1.8 million of their own debt and interest payments in 18 months.

Today · Builder & owner

CEO and business owner

Matthew runs Golden Spear Printing and Space Junk Removal and Transport, and has published books for three other authors — including one in the Cayman Islands.

Matthew L. Taylor standing with his back to the camera, looking out a large window over the city
Matthew L. Taylor — still looking ahead, still building.
The books

Four published books

Matthew has published four books in total, sold in Canada, the U.S. and England.

Published author
Four
Published Books
Matthew L. Taylor
First book published at age 28

Four published books in total — the body of work behind his work as a bestselling author and publishing consultant.

4 books published
Poetry collection
Thoughts of A Passionate P.O.E.T.Matthew L. Taylor
Peaked at #1 on Amazon for Canadian Poetry

Matthew's best-known poetry collection.

Poetry
For aspiring authors

Why become a published author?

A published book changes how people see you — and what opens up for you.

Credibility that speaks before you do

A book marks you as an authority in your field. Clients, partners and event hosts take you seriously before the first conversation.

Doors open

Published authors get invited — to speak, to be interviewed, to teach. A book is often the reason the invitation arrives.

Your story, preserved

Your experience becomes something permanent: a legacy your family keeps, and knowledge that outlives any single talk or post.

Reach far beyond your circle

Books travel in a way people can't — reaching readers in other cities and countries, people you may never meet.

An asset you own

A book keeps working after it's printed: sales, speaking, consulting and new business all trace back to it.

Why guidance matters

Publishing has many moving parts — editing, formatting, layout, cover design, printing, and getting the book in front of readers. Doing it alone usually means learning each step the hard way: delays, extra costs and mistakes that are expensive to undo.

With an experienced guide, the process is smoother from start to finish:

  • You always know the next step — the work moves in a clear order, with no guesswork
  • Key decisions get made once, and made right — format, cover, paper, print run and price
  • One person walks with you from manuscript to printed copies, so nothing falls through the cracks
Start with a consultation
Consultation & services

Work with Matthew

Two consulting lanes: publishing for authors, and business & branding for new startups.

For new startups

Business & Branding Consulting

Starting at$1,500

Start your business looking established from day one — branding and print guidance from the owner of Golden Spear Printing, in business since 2016.

  • Branding & print strategy for new businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Guidance on the print pieces a new business actually needs first
Starting at $1,500Enquire →
Why he builds

Father to six

Matthew is a father to six, and his children are his biggest inspiration.

That is the why behind the books and the businesses he builds.

His companies

Golden Spear & beyond

Golden Spear EnterprisesCEO — the company behind his books and intellectual property.
Golden Spear PrintingOwner — 200+ clients served, printing for clients from Montreal to Toronto to Vancouver, including World Financial Group, West Toronto Ontario Health Team, Ryerson University and the Brandon Gonez Show.
Space Junk Removal and TransportOwner — currently owned and operated by Matthew.
Book Matthew

Book a consultation

Tell Matthew what you’re planning — a book, a publishing package, or a new business that needs branding — and he’ll reply by email. For anything urgent, call directly.

Confirmed pricing: Book Publishing Consulting $1,000 · Publishing Package 2 $2,000 · Publishing Package 3 $5,500 · Business & Branding Consulting from $1,500.

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