Zoetic Press

Kevin Sharp of Palo Alto, CA is one of the staff editors for publisher Zoetic Press, based in Santa Cruz. Zoetic publishes works in both print and e-format, including journals and chapbooks. Titles include "Nonbinary Review," "Alphanumeric," and "Write Like You're Alive."

"Nonbinary Review" is a literary and poetry journal, with each issue based off a particular classic author or work of literature. You'll find Hans Christian Andersen, HG Wells, The Little Prince, A Wrinkle In Time, Edgar Allan Poe, and a wide range of other topics throughout the various issues. Authors are invited to submit fiction, non-fiction, or poetry that addresses character, setting, situation — or whatever other creative approach an author discovers — based on that issue's theme.

Aside from the printed page, Zoetic has teamed with Drunk Monkeys for a series of live readings. The label also has two podcasts "The Literary Whip" and "I Liked The Book Better," both of which feature regular appearances by Kevin Sharp. TLW features on-air discussions of work submitted to the different Zoetic journals, and allows authors to hear what editors found in their work — both positive and otherwise. TLW features a comparison of a written work to its film adaptation, though not every episode comes down on the side that the title indicates.

Professional Networking in Silicon Valley

Palo Alto, CA writer Kevin Sharp has contributed to the Silicon Valley networking organization ProMatch.

The official description from the organization's website

ProMatch is an interactive career resource center for professionals who are seeking work in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. ProMatch is sponsored by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the NOVA Workforce Investment Board. It is part of the NOVA Job Center, which provides a full array of employment and career services. 

Professionals from various backgrounds volunteer their services at ProMatch. Sharp's experience in stage and film production led him to help out in similar areas. He facilitated and produced workshops; offered coaching and guidance on delivering presentations before an audience; and helped members shape and develop their professional narratives for a job interview setting.

ProMatch’s website offers a number of informative articles that can be accessed even by non-members. These include: 10 characteristics of people who consistently build strong professional and personal relationships; Evaluate your job search IQ; and Don’t send your resume to the “black hole.”

A Bloomberg News story titled “It’s Tough Being Over 40 In Silicon Valley,” which discusses the challenges faced by an aging workforce, cited ProMatch. A similar, though smaller, Silicon Valley organization is Career Action Ministry (CAM).