So what is a BlogCamp? A blogcamp is an informal workshop about the craft of blogging that is an outgrowth of the BarCamp, a format which gets people together in a casual, un-conference setting. The focus exists in order for those who might be strong in one aspect of blogging (such as photos or HTML code) to exchange knowledge and tips with others in attendance in order to help proliferate blogging and make it as easy as possible for anyone to participate. Most importantly, a BlogCamp helps those new to blogging to give them a solid foundation for the future by working with a group of fellow blogging devotees. Moreover, there is an important social aspect to BlogCamps in that all bloggers, whether they are beginners or seasoned geeks, are brought together and motivated by their common interest.

The beauty of a BlogCamp is that anyone, anywhere can have one. No one owns the name or the event. We've put this section here on Africamp in order to promote more of them in Africa, but they have lives of their own. While general barcamps are fantastic and have been steadily increasing across the continent, having a camp just for blogging decreases the massive scope that a large, general barcamp can have while increasing the specific focus to be solely on the many intricacies of blogging. All you need is an internet connection and people who want to share stories.

Over the next six months keep an eye for BlogCamps in Africa to happen in Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Ghana, and Guinea with Maneno's support. If there are others, please join this site to write up an announcement about them on Africamp. And remember, you can never have too many bloggers in the world!