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Zachary Petit
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
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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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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
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