Clive Matson
Clive Matson began his career as a poet among the Beats in 1960s Greenwich Village. He was mentored and influenced by Al
Clive Matson began his career as a poet among the Beats in 1960s Greenwich Village. He was mentored and influenced by Allen Ginsberg, John Wieners and Herbert Huncke. His first book of poetry, Mainline to the Heart, was published by Diane di Prima’s Poets Press. Matson has published nine volumes of poetry, and has two more books in production. A fixture in the Bay Area for over 40 years, he is a Creative Writing teacher and author of a popular textbook on writing, Let the Crazy Child Write. He offers multiple writing workshops weekly and writing excursions to, among other places, the Eastern Sierras, Costa Rica, Mexico and Scotland. Many of his students have gone on to become published writers. He also offers personal coaching and editing for writers in all genres. other places, the Eastern Sierras, Costa Rica, Mexico and Scotland. Many of his students have gone on to become published writers. He also offers personal coaching and editing for writers in all genres.