Chances are that you are mistaking this blog for my more professional writing hub, ZachsThoughts. You can access that at ZachsThoughts.com
This site is a genuinely personal blog, which is quite literally a place for me to talk about whatever in a much more casual environment. There is no schedule, and it’s more of a public archive of my random musings rather than a place where I almost dress up in a suit and present something that can make me look way more sophisticated than I really am.
You can also notice that this blog is different because it is not built with my usual design tools (Divi, a hundred plugins, etc.), but rather using a simple framework (Beaumont) and a few add-ons and modifications to ensure the site looks clean for its purpose. Plus, this is supposed to be the self-sufficient blog, not the one that needs constant CPR.
Finally, it is essential to emphasize that this blog will not be promoted in the same manner as ZachsThoughts, as the site’s objective is to serve as a hidden yet accessible salon for my thoughts, rather than an agora like the former.
We march onwards.
-z.a.a.
Who Am I?
I am an undergraduate student at American University majoring in Public Relations & Strategic Communication and minoring in Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence.
Outside of classwork, I am the Firm Director for Eagle Communications, AU’s student-run public relations firm. I previously was the inaugural Web Specialist and an Assistant Director, where I launched the Web and Editorial Teams for the Internal Account.
Back home in Massachusetts, I have worked at Gordon Multimedia and JVF Solutions in the web design space, and am actively involved in a startup e-commerce brand.
On writing: I have been publishing ZachsThoughts since 2020, and have had my work featured on TheWilderNet, as well as submitting independent pieces to American Literary Magazine and Wirrowac’s Window.
When I am not doing any of the above, I am either reading non-fiction, hiking in the White Mountains, exploring the museums of Washington, or spending time with family or friends in Maryland and Massachusetts.
I can be reached at blog@zacharyaustrager.com.
The Newsletter
In addition to the website, I also have a personal email newsletter that I will use for a few different reasons:
- To send out blog posts (from this domain only) occasionally.
- Share articles and other Internet tidbits in a semi-exclusive manner.
- Post updates that are more suitable for email form.
If you’re interested: put your email address in down below. I only send an email if it’s good.
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When you subscribe, please be sure to look for an email from zachary@mail.zacharyaustrager.com.
Disclaimer
All contents and opinions brought up in this blog are my own views only. I do not represent the views of any business/organization that I may be involved with, and am speaking solely from a personal position.
And Now The Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Where are all of your posts?!
A: Probably on ZachsThoughts.com. This blog is for more personal things.
Q: I thought I saw the same post here on ZachsThoughts!
A: I may write something here and decide that it’s worth more of a polish-up for another round of release on ZachsThoughts. But it’s up to my sole discretion.
Q: What’s the name?
A: My childhood home was in the style of a raised ranch, and I oftentimes contemplate before writing. Hence the name.
Q: Do you accept suggestions?
A: Not for here. For ZachsThoughts, you can fill out this form.
Q: How can I receive new posts immediately?
A: Use an RSS reader and enter this URL: https://blog.zacharyaustrager.com/feed.
Q: Can I share posts?
A: Why would I say no?
Q: Can you help me create a website?
A: Click here to contact me about creating a website. Thanks!