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Zachary Petit
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
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Biography
Zachary Petit is an independent journalist and editor, and a contributing writer for Fast Company, where he covers design, branding, publishing and innovation. Previously, he served as the content director of the HOW+PRINT brands, editor-in-chief of the National Magazine Award–winning publication PRINT, managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, and executive editor of several related newsstand titles. Alongside the thousands of articles he has penned as a staff writer and editor, covering everything from the secret lives of mall Santas to creative legends, his words have appeared in National Geographic, Smithsonian, National Geographic Kids, Mental_Floss, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and many other outlets. He is also the author of The Moon & Antarctica from Bloomsbury's 33 1/3 series, as well as The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing: How to Write, Work and Thrive On Your Own Terms and Treat Ideas Like Cats. Petit's editing has won multiple first-place wins from the Folio: awards, and his writing has earned numerous first-place accolades from the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2021, his article about Erik Larson for the cover of the 100th anniversary issue of Writer’s Digest magazine won the American Society of Journalists and Authors’ Profile of the Year; in 2024, his Fast Company article on the Folio Society won Best Trade Article of the Year.
Art , Publishing, Design , Branding, Religion & Spirituality , Real Estate, Travel , Innovation, Sustainability
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By Zachary Petit Verified| Fast Company Verified If you've ever been to a Nashville honky-tonk, you've witnessed the chorus of cowboy boots, the thrumming acoustic guitars, the roadhouse neon, the Stetsons, the buoyant bourbon-and-barbecue-fueled energy.
By Zachary Petit Verified| Flipboard@ 16 hours agoTikTok Tourism Is Ruining AntarcticaAntarctica was once considered a pristine land that would forever go unsullied by humanity’s worst instincts to pollute and degrade every area on earth. Things have changed. Antarctica is now getting hit from all sides—from climate change melting ice sheets, to garbage floating in from long …1 hour agoTourism is the next casualty in Trump's trade war. Our economy might not recover.
By Zachary Petit Verified| Fast Company Verified If you've ever been to a Nashville honky-tonk, you've witnessed the chorus of cowboy boots, the thrumming acoustic guitars, the roadhouse neon, the Stetsons, the buoyant bourbon-and-barbecue-fueled energy.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States