Darren Barefoot

Author

Darren is a writer, marketer and technologist. He's spent the last decade working for technology companies in Canada and Europe. He regularly speaks about marketing and Web 2.0, and he helped found Northern Voice, Canada's social media conference. He recently co-authored an ebook about social media marketing called "Getting to first Base".

He's currently expanding the ebook for publication as a dead-tree book for No Starch Press and O'Reilly Books. Darren maintains a personal blog at www.DarrenBarefoot.com.

Website:

http://www.DarrenBarefoot.com

Workshops & Panels:

Blogging 101

Speaker: Darren Barefoot

Time: Friday 1:30pm

Plan to be a contemporary writer? It’s all about the blog. Dip your toe into the waters of web logs and discover the value of social networking for writers.

Getting Social – Blogging and Networking for Writers

Speaker: Darren Barefoot

Time: Saturday 10:30am

What is a social network and how can it help my writing career? Learn how writers can use the technology behind blogging and social networking to improve visibility and enhance a successful writing career.

Breaking into Non-Fiction Writing

Moderator: Anthony Dalton

Panel: Darren Barefoot, Elizabeth Lyon, Jeffery McGraw, Rick Mofina, Lisa Rector-Maass, Stan Wakefield, Isobel Warren, Jacqueline Winspear, Jacqui Banaszynski

Time: Friday 3:30pm

An exploration of the ways and means to build yourself a non-fiction writing career – from those who have done it for themselves.