THE DEBUT COLLECTION

No Paper, No Pen

Deeply personal, bold and expressive, No Paper, No Pen is Matthew McGugan’s first collection of poetry and prose—an invitation to experience the world through his words. Learn More ⟶

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Matthew writes with a boldness and authenticity that is seldom found. Through a rich and varied vocabulary, Matthew invites readers into an inner world that is deeply felt but not easily expressed—a world in which he describes himself as “trapped in this body.” His work is highly sensitive, aware and expressive; at once hopeful and tragic yet also filled with love.

“I would change nothing about Matthew's writing.
It is beautiful, descriptive, and perfectly paced.
I had tears in my eyes by the time I reached the ending.”

— Richard Scarsbrook, Author & Creative Writing Instructor, George Brown College

From dreamy iridescence to raw longing, Matthew’s words reveal a depth of thought, emotion and awareness that challenges assumptions about communication and what it means to have a voice.

More than a collection of writing, No Paper, No Pen is an invitation to step outside the familiar and experience the world from a different perspective. Matthew’s words ask us to reconsider what it means to communicate, to be heard and, ultimately, to have a voice.

“"Matthew’s poetry draws us in his world through vivid imagery and profound metaphor. Passionate and deeply intelligent, his words are beautiful and heartbreaking, revealing a remarkable mind and an extraordinary poetic voice."”

— Anne Courtney, Matthew's College Tutor