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About Me

I’m a writer and editor based in Chicago, focused on stories that live at the edges — where culture, identity, policy, and memory overlap.

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My work lives primarily in essays, creative nonfiction, and personal narrative. I’ve written about desire and dissonance, technology and intimacy, cultural noise, the stories we tell to survive ourselves, and more. You can find my writing in Medium publications and beyond.

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Alongside my personal work, I collaborate with individuals, editors, and organizations to shape clear, compelling narratives. I help clients develop voice, deepen structure, refine tone, and ask sharper questions of their material — whether it's an essay, article, pitch, or creative project.

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With experience in editorial work, collaborative writing, and developmental editing, I’m especially drawn to stories that resist easy answers — the ones that linger, stretch, and challenge us.

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If that sounds like a fit, I’d love to hear from you.

Alex Garoffolo, professional writer, smiling
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