Hi, I’m Mike De Socio. I’m the independent journalist and content writer that publications and organizations turn to when they need a story told well—and on deadline.
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Hi! 👋 Nice to meet you. I’m a freelance journalist and content writer who can tackle just about any topic, and produce work that comes in ahead of deadline, without sacrificing quality. Give me your complicated subjects, your ordinary articles, or your most important assignments—and I’ll deliver relatable stories that empower your readers.
Journalism
In my independent journalism practice, I work with newspapers, websites and magazines on feature stories, profiles, explainers and much more.
Content Writing
As a writer for organizations and brands, I craft content that engages audiences and showcases essential information within compelling narratives.
‘Mike is a trusted, fast, reliable writer’
“Mike is a trusted, fast, reliable writer who—after just a couple of assignments for me—I know I can count on to understand a project, communicate about its progress, and deliver a professional story on time.”
— Marc Chalufour, Assistant Director of Alumni Magazines, Boston University
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📚 DON’T MISS MY BOOK ✨
Morally Straight: How the Fight for LGBTQ Inclusion Changed the Boy Scouts—And America
“A powerful and essential history for anyone who cares about justice and creating change.” — Mitchell Zuckoff, New York Times bestselling author of “13 Hours” and “Lost in Shangri-La”
Weaving in my own experience as a scout and journalist, Morally Straight tells a story that plays out over the course of four decades, beginning in an era when gay rights were little more than a cultural sideshow; when same sex marriage was not even on the radar; and when much of the country was recommitting to conservative social mores. It was during this treacherous time that accidental activists emerged, challenging one of America’s most iconic institutions in a struggle that would forever change the country’s view of gay people and the rights they held in society.