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Barbara Barnett - Barbara Barnett. Greater Chicago Area, IL, US

Barbara Barnett

Freelance Writer/Editor | Barbara Barnett

Greater Chicago Area, IL, UNITED STATES

Engage. Amplify. Buzzify.

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Biography

Engage. Amplify. Evangelize. These three words define the value of social media in a nutshell. Whether you are an author trying to sell your latest masterpiece, a not-for-profit trying to get out its message, or a company...

Industry Expertise (8)

Entertainment

Education/Learning

Media - Online

Social Media

Publishing

Writing and Editing

Religious Institutions

Public Relations and Communications

Areas of Expertise (10)

Published Author

Editing

Public Speaking

Blogging

Content Creation

Social Media

Social Media Strategy

Content Strategy

Blogtalkradio

Social Media for Writers

Accomplishments (3)

Board Member (professional)

Midwest Writers Association

Board Member Chicago Women in Publishing (professional)

Board member of Chicago Women in Publishing

Author (professional)

Author of Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House, now published in three languages.

Education (2)

University of Illinois at Chicago: M.A., Public Policy and Political Science 1986

All but my poor abandoned dissertation towards a PhD in Public Policy. Motherhood called.

University of Illinois at Chicago: B.S., Biology and Chemistry 1976

Affiliations (5)

  • Chicago Women in Publishing
  • Midwest Writers Association
  • Society of Midlands Authors
  • Chicago Writers Association
  • Independent Writers of Chicago

Sample Talks (2)

Blogger to Published Author

Whether you have mastered the art of blogging or just stepped into the virtual writing scene, and aspire to publish your first best-seller, then Barbara Barnett’s “How to Go From Blogger to Author” seminar is an event you just can’t miss. Barnett, author of Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House, and co-executive editor of Technorati Media's Internet magazine Blogcritics, will guide you through her experiences--the pitfalls and the shortcuts, the triumphs and a few spills along the way.

Engage, Amplify, Buzzify

Engage. Amplify. Buzzify. These three words define the value of social media in a nutshell. Whether you are an author trying to sell your latest masterpiece, a not-for-profit trying to get out its message, or a company trying to market its latest product, social media is a crucial weapon in your arsenal. This talk will cut through the red tape, jargon and infinite possibilities of the brave new social media world. In her clear, engaging style, Barnett will guide you through the labyrinth.

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Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

500 to 1500 *Will consider certain engagements for no fee