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Ankari

Ankari

Staff
Moderator
Awesome list there Butterfly. I've also want people to suggest some book and writing conventions. There was one such book convention that I read about, but I forgot to list it here. They had a few fantasy writers attending it, with panels and such. I need to find it again, it looked interesting.
 
CupofJoe

CupofJoe

Istari
Okay - I'm a Newbie...
But what happens at a Con?
All I know is what I've learnt from "The Big Bang Theory" and that might not be a reliable source...
 
Ankari

Ankari

Staff
Moderator
Conventions are an amazing experience. First, everyone is a nerd, just like you. Second, everyone competes to be the biggest nerd (dressing up in costumes) so there is little shame.

But more importantly, you have:

  • Published authors that you can meet and talk.
  • Artists that you can meet and possible make arrangements to hire for your next novel.
  • Panels that are hosted by authors where they discuss various subjects beneficial to any aspiring writer.
  • Panels hosted by publishing companies that will give you tips on how to get into the industry.
  • I had a couple authors offering to critique my work (5 chapters worth) if I had it with me. I didn't (it was my first convention, I didn't know).
 
Zero Angel

Zero Angel

Dark Lord
Dragon*Con is next weekend in Atlanta.

Found that and Chicon in my searches only to come here and be annihilated with the Wiki article Butterfly linked :p

Best part about the wiki article is the fact that you can sort by date!
 
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