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Matt and his brother-in-law, Mike \u2013 two digital marketing pros with decades of experience \u2013 run Mapped Out Media<\/strong>, a one-stop shop for your digitial marketing needs.<\/p>\n

Mike crafts stunning, user-friendly websites, while Matt creates SEO-optimized copy that drives them to the top of Google\u2019s search results.<\/p>\n

Together, they manage social media for clients across various industries and are always excited to take on new projects.<\/p>\n

Learn more about how they can elevate your online presence by visiting their website below!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of Matt\u2019s greatest passions is inspiring young minds to express themselves through writing. He travels across the North West of England, visiting primary schools, libraries, and clubs to deliver engaging creative writing workshops for children.<\/p>\n

These interactive sessions teach the five key ingredients needed to transform a simple idea into a captivating story, helping children build the confidence to bring their ideas to life on the page.<\/p>\n

If you would like to find out more about these sessions, get in touch by clicking the button below:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Matt is an Intermediate Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and works with clients to prepare their manuscripts for submission to literary agents and publishers.<\/p>\n

He has collaborated with authors of fiction and non-fiction, screenwriters, game designers, academic students, and more \u2013 helping each bring their vision to life with precision and polish.<\/p>\n

To find out more about how Matt can help take your written project to the next step, get in touch:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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