Sharon Darrow | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

I'm an entrepreneur, business owner, award-winning author, public speaker, and an expert in caring for neonatal orphan kittens. I'm also a wife of over 50 years, mother of two daughters, proud grandmother of four, and now a great-grandmother. I firmly believe that life just gets better and richer, the longer you live. My personal motto is “Find harmony within, then all things are possible.”

I've worked in family businesses for most of my life, and currently own Travel ID Cards, which produces Photo IDs. I've also just recently created a publishing imprint, Samati Press, through my writing and consulting company, SharonSDarrow.com.

Animal rescue has been one of my passions for more than 20 years, during which time I've raised more than 500 orphan kittens. I no longer foster kittens, but still work closely with rescue groups, teaching and mentoring.

Just as I'm passionate about my family and animal rescue, I'm equally passionate about writing. Creating books that matter, working with other authors, and speaking about the creative process have become a vital part of her life.

Current position (3)

Owner

SharonSDarrow.com

Owner

Samati Press

Owner

Travel ID Cards

Presentations

Presentations (6)

Effective Networking is Personal

Approaching the art of networking from a different perspective. Three main points: Know why you're unique, Listen more than you talk, Let the other guy go first

Your Book, Part One - Imagination, Creation, & Preparation

This talk is designed to provide a roadmap for those with a desire to write their first book. Some of the points are: Write what you know, Do your homework, Know your demographic, Build your platform

Your Book, Part Two -- The book's done, now what?

This talk is about the steps to take after the manuscript is completed. Some areas for discussion: Critique Groups, Editors, Choosing the right publisher, Marketing & Promotion

Resources for Writers

This is about what resources are available for writers to improve their craft. Some of the topics covered are: Writers groups, Critique groups, Referrals, and Reference works.

Unique Travel Tips

This talk is not about the usual travel advice on packing, best places to stay, etc. Some of the topics include: The TSA as a great reference, how can contacting the State Department make you safer, Documents you need and how to safeguard them, Contacting your bank for debit and credit card safety.

Animal Rescue, Emotional and Pragmatic

Animal rescue is not just about warm and fuzzy feelings. We touch on the emotional reasons for the importance of animal rescue, but also discuss why animal rescue is good for society, good for the budget, and good for the future.

Workshops (1)

Your Book, Turning your dream into a published book

2 hours

Combination of topics covered in my talks, Your Book, Part One and Part Two. In depth discussion and excercises on each step of turning your dream into an actual published book.