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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
Links (5)
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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- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
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