Janet Shaw

Author, Speaker & Freelance Writer

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Janet Shaw

Janet cycling, with pilot Kerry Cohen, at the Australian National Championships in 2005Hi, I’m Janet Shaw, and welcome to my website.

I’m a Speaker, Author & Freelance Writer, Tandem Cyclist and Runner. And I also happen to be blind.

My Speaking Service

I don’t view myself as the every-day motivational speaker. To find out why, read About Me

Do you need a keynote speaker who can help the audience to:

  • change their perspective by taking a ride in tough shoes
  • take a look through eyes that see nothing, and yet everything
  • refocus their energies and stretch beyond their limits

then please call me.

People who have attended my presentations describe them as inspirational, motivating and entertaining.

For testimonials, click here

To find out more about who I present to, my themes and a list of major events where I’ve been a presenter, go to Speaker Services

Janet The Author

Right from when I was a little kid, I’ve dreamed of becoming an author one day.

And that dream has come true.

After publishing my autobiography, I turned my hand to writing for children.

You can read more about this by going to Author

You can find a list of my published books, prize-winning short stories, works in progress and other published work at Books/Writing
You can even read some samples of short stories in the link above.

I also run workshops and author talks. To find out more, click here

My Freelance Writing Service

As a Freelance Writer, I offer the following:

  • Ghost Blogging
  • Article Writing for the Web
  • Article writing for print media

To find out more, go to Freelancer

To discuss your project, please click here to request more information.

Of course, I have my own blog! Read my blog to get insights into my world of speaking, writing, running, and all things funny and serious that come with being blind.

Upcoming Speaking Events & Author Talks/Workshops

  • April: Curtin University of Technology, Perth - Guest speaker at Creative Non-Fiction Writing Course - “Memoirs: Reinventing Yourself and Your Life”.
  • April - East Perth Rotary Club, Perth, motivational speech.
  • May: Rosalie Children’s Writers Festival Perth - Workshops on doggy dialogue for upper primary kids.
  • September: Victoria Park Library - Author Talk on ‘Writing Blind’.

Booking Details

To book, please either: