Every Friday I moderate #scifichat on Twitter. ONe of this week's attendees asked that I post the transcripts from the chat.
This is a raw transcript. The 3scifichat topic was "Science Fiction Conventions."
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* scifichat Welcome to #scifichat. Today's topic is Science Fiction Conventions. #scifi #fantasy #books #authors #startrek #starwars #comics about 24 hours ago from web
"* scifichat Here is how #scifichat works: Over the next two hours, a discussion question is posed each 15 minutes. Use tag #scifichat to participate. about 24 hours ago from web "
* scifichat Q1: What is a science fiction convention? #scifichat #scifi #MileHiCon #WorldCon #DragonCon #fantasy #startrek #starwars #comics about 24 hours ago from web
"* DavidRozansky David Rozansky, Publisher, Flying Pen Press. WE publsih some #scifi #books. Please intorduce yourself to #scifichat. about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* DavidRozansky A #Scifi convention is a group event celebrating and discussing science fiction. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* DavidRozansky Q1: #scifi conventions have panels on some of the most esoteric topics, sometimes serious. #MileHiCon #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* DavidRozansky Q1: A #scifi convention is an excuse to wear silly costumes (called #cosplay) #MileHiCon #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* DavidRozansky RT @zumayabooks: #scifichat An SF con is a gathering of fans, writers, editors & other members of fendom 2 schmooze & discuss the genre. about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* sensitivemuse Q1: for some reason, I always think Star Trek even though that's not the case. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* DavidRozansky RT @zumayabooks: #scifichat Liz Burton, author and publisher at Zumaya Publications. Our SF imprint is Otherworlds. about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* DavidRozansky @sensitivemuse The need for #startrek fans to meet created some of the first media #scifi conventions. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid
* justwritecat Chatting on #scifichat right now. Discussing scifi conventions. about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* DavidRozansky RT @ClaudiaC: #scifichat Claudia H. Christian, Publ'r, Cook Street Publishing, Publish #serialfiction #thrillers #holistichealth in new ways about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* DavidRozansky Q1: A #scifi convention is a combination of party, bookgroup, film fest and ""filking."" #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* zumayabooks @DavidRozansky Personally, I like the literary cons better than media ones. But then, I suppose that's to be expected. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* DavidRozansky .@zumayabooks The auhtograph hawking of a media convention often irritates me. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* BloodRunsRed Hi, this is JustWriteCat, logged in as my character (Joe Cooper). Joe now has his own blog and twitter account-fun. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetChat "
"* sensitivemuse never been to one, I guess I prefer those specifically catered to books only although I'm sure they're fun to go to. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* zumayabooks @DavidRozansky Exactly. I understand the reasons, and empathize w/those who actually need the $$. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* brandg #scifichat Q1: TV Stars signing things, panels with scientists and authors, costume contests, and a market of unusual weapons and old toys. about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* DavidRozansky .@BloodRunsRed Actually, that would be Q6, later, but yes, it can help. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* scifichat Q2: What are the differences between a ""literary"" SF convention and a ""media"" SF convention? #scifichat #scifi #MileHiCon #WorldCon #SDCC about 24 hours ago from web "
* zumayabooks @DavidRozansky But I think it sets up a barrier bet. fen and pro that detracts from what makes a con fun. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* zumayabooks @BloodRunsRed If you attend for the sole purpose of hawking/pitching your book, no. You'll just annoy people. But... #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* BloodRunsRed Sorry, I didn't know we could look at questions ahead of time. But, thank you. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetChat "
* zumayabooks @BloodRunsRed There's no finer learning experience than sitting in con suite while some major light talks about the genre. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* DavidRozansky @zumayabooks I agree. Lit SF Cons, authors and fans mingle. Media con, stars are on stage and clearly separate from fans. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* BloodRunsRed I did not mean that. I meant learning more about genre, listening to other writers #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetChat "
"* DavidRozansky @BloodRunsRed For instance, I am holding a ptich session at #MileHiCon to hear pitches from #scifi #authors. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* zumayabooks @scifichat Literary cons are, clearly, focused on writing--books, screenplays, games. Anything where creative writing is used. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* BloodRunsRed @DavidRozansky - good to know about that difference! #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetChat
"* DavidRozansky .@BloodRunsRed No, you can't. I wrote the questions and programmed them, though, so I have special voodoo knowledge. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* DavidRozansky @BloodRunsRed There are always panels on how to write, how to market books. Workshops, stuff like that. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* DavidRozansky @BloodRunsRed Most lit SF cons and a few Media SF cons have a writer's track. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid
* DavidRozansky A few rare SF cons are really SF writing conferences. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* DavidRozansky Lit SF cons are often populated with #scifi #authors, reviewers, editors and publishhers. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat Sometimes listening to fans can be instructive too, either in multiples discussing things on a panel or at a party or singly. about 24 hours ago from web "
* DavidRozansky @BloodRunsRed Media #scifi conventions help in that you can ta along with the platforms of big stars and find a lot of readers. #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* zumayabooks @Wyld_Dandelyon Ah, yes. The parties. I heard the @fencon GOH spent the entire evening at ours. What an opportunity to chat! #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat Fans can be scientists, doctors, lawyers, web designers, just about anything. And they dabble in knowing stuff. about 24 hours ago from web "
* DavidRozansky @Wyld_Dandelyon Hat? Fans know stuff? That'll sink the industry! #scifichat about 24 hours ago from TweetGrid
* mariblaser Heading to #scifichat. Lots to learn about #scifi conventions. about 24 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat @DavidRozansky Well, I do suggest doing real research later--some fans know a lot, but a few just think they do about 23 hours ago from web "
"* DavidRozansky So, can we count San Diego Comic Con as a #SciFi Convention? #SDCC #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* scifichat Q3: What do you like best about SF Conventions? #scifichat #scifi #MileHiCon #WorldCon #SDCC #DragonCon #fantasy about 23 hours ago from web
"* stevengsaunders @DavidRozansky I'd say ""no"", technically. But that's not discounting its worth to the SF community at large! #SDCC #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
"* DavidRozansky (I say, wherever there is a batleth tournament, there is a #scifi convention.) #startrek #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* stevengsaunders @DavidRozansky While SDCC does have a lot of SF & F, it's still primarily a comics and entertainment industry con. #SDCC #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
"* jessrosenbooks RT @DavidRozansky: (I say, wherever there is a batleth tournament, there is a #scifi convention.) #startrek #scifichat << Needed that smile. about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* stevengsaunders @scifichat Meeting other fan-people and meeting other industry folks. Oh, and all the cool stuff! #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
* DavidRozansky Q3: I like best: The people. There is something about a group of people that value bad puns and the fate of the future. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat Many comics are speculative fiction. about 23 hours ago from web
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat Q3: The people. People who say things that make me think, and who don't think it's weird to be interested in lots of things. about 23 hours ago from web "
"* DavidRozansky As a publisher, I find #scifi cons are great places to meet the en cusotmers, the readers. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* DavidRozansky But #scifi conventions are also the best places for me to find new #authors. Our best books were found at #MileHiCon & #WorldCon #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* DavidRozansky It it's really neat to know, the readers are finding new #scifi #authors at the conventions, too. #books #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* thebookjournal @DavidRozansky i keep wondering when a Con is going to Jersey, don't know of any #scifi #authors #MileHiCon #WorldCon #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* DavidRozansky RT @jenniferbrozek: @DavidRozansky I agree. Scifi conventions are one of the best places to find new authors. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
* zumayabooks @thebookjournal Check at Locus Online--they have a very comprehensive list of conventions. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* DavidRozansky @thebookjournal Cherry Hill Philcon, Nov. 20. PhilCon is perhaps the oldest of the general SF cons. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* justwritecat @zumayabooks Thanks for the site - just took a quick look, tons of great info #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat "
* thebookjournal @DavidRozansky actually maybe i will go to that one. a lot of new authors there? #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* zumayabooks @scifichat Cons are wonderful venues for small presses. In the dealer's room, everybody is equal. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* DavidRozansky Is it possible we can ever get @sfwa to join us in #scifichat? Perhap as a guest tweeter? about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
* scifichat Q4: What would you like to see SF Cons do more of? Is something missing? #scifichat #scifi #MileHiCon #DragonCon #WorldCon #SDCC #fantasy about 23 hours ago from web
"* mariblaser Yes, great resource. Thanks! RT @justwritecat: @zumayabooks Thanks for the site - just took a quick look, tons of great info #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* DavidRozansky @thebookjournal Can't say for sure, but never been to an #scifi con that didn't have new & aspoirting #authors. #scifichat #books about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* DavidRozansky Q4: I think more authors should attend their local #scifi conventions. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat Which SFWA person/people is @sfwa? about 23 hours ago from web
* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat I just wish they could schedule panel items I really want to see at some time that's not opposite panels I'm on! about 23 hours ago from web
"* justwritecat I've not been to any, but after this chat...seriously want to! #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat "
"* DavidRozansky Q4: I would also like to see #scifi cons doing more to attract SF editors, publishers and producers for pitch sessions. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* zumayabooks A suggestion: when you go to a con, volunteer to help, especially the smaller ones. Total immersion is a great experience. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* garethlpowell @DavidRozansky Or start their own local conventions, as we are doing here in Bristol. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Power Twitter "
* DavidRozansky @Wyld_Dandelyon Good question. Just who is the tweeter for @sfwa? #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* jessrosenbooks RT @DavidRozansky: Q4: more authors should attend their local #scifi conventions. #scifichat<< Agreed, just as many flock to romance cons. about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* yislash Harlan Ellison used to write in store windows, stories that were suggested to him. That could be fun at a con. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Tweetie "
"* justwritecat I didn't realize there were literary cons, where one could discuss more of the writing aspect. That intrigues me. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat "
"* DavidRozansky @garethlpowell Bravo! Let me know how that works, we'll try to duplicate the concept worldwide. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* DavidRozansky @zumayabooks Also, it's cheaper. I used to attend Origins (a #games convention) by volunteering. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* justwritecat @yislash. Great idea - a booth at a con for real-time writing #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat
* Octocon RT: @DavidRozansky: Q4: I think more authors should attend their local #scifi conventions. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Echofon
"* DavidRozansky @justwritecat The trick is to look at the Guests of Honor, If a star, it's media, if #auhtors then it's lit. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* zumayabooks @justwritecat ArmadilloCon in Austin TX has an all-day writer's workshop. A number of other lit-cons do as well. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
* DavidRozansky @yislash We could sponsor something like that. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* zumayabooks @DavidRozansky That, too, although whether up front or as refund will depend on the con. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* justwritecat For those in the Pacific NW, found this link to area conventions (a variety) http://www.sfnorthwest.org/northwestcons.html #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat "
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat One of the Chicago cons, Duckon I think, has a scientist GOH in addition to fan and writer. about 23 hours ago from web "
"* justwritecat @zumayabooks - will have to check out. Originally from SA, Tx, so good excuse to visit family #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat "
* justwritecat @DavidRozansky - great tip! #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat
"* Ooh_Books RT @yislash: Harlan Ellison used to write in store windows, stories that were suggested to him. That could be fun at a con. #scifichat <YES! about 23 hours ago from HootSuite "
* zumayabooks Fen are starting up new cons every year. That's where volunteering can be a huge help. And in the US there's SMOFCon. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* scifichat Join #scifichat, currently in progress. Topic: #scifi conventions. #fantasy #litchat #books #authors #writing #TV #movies #comic#RPG about 23 hours ago from web "
* zumayabooks @JustWriteCat We'd love to have you. Themes this year are urban fantasy and steampunk: http://www.armadillocon.org. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* yislash I don't know how many already do this, but dramatized readings by trained voice actors could be good. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Tweetie "
* justwritecat @wyld Dandelyon I see the appeal of an expert in area. Worked w/ doc and author of forensics while writing my novel--it helped. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat
"* Wyld_Dandelyon @DavidRozansky: ""Q4: ...more authors should attend their local #scifi conventions."" #scifichat - A lot do, but they look like everyone else! about 23 hours ago from web "
"* justwritecat @zumayabooks - perfect. Just checked dates, works. And theme-perfect as I do urban fantasy/para noir. Thanks so much for info #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat "
"* mariblaser RT @scifichat: Join #scifichat, currently in progress. Topic: #scifi conventions. #fantasy #books #authors #writing #TV #movies #comic #RPG about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat @justwritecat I've been to panels at cons titled ""Maim 'em right"" where an MD answers writer questions about wounds and healing about 23 hours ago from web "
* justwritecat @DavidRozansky - is there a way to get transcript of chat sessions - so much info I want to have on hand. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat
* brandg @yislash There's a thriving community of authors who podcast their novels at Podiobooks.com Lots of people say it helps sales. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
* Ooh_Books Offering my services as medical adviser with MD. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from HootSuite
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat @yislash as to readings, I see authors doing the readings. Not sure if fans would welcome or shun having voice actors instead! about 23 hours ago from web "
"* justwritecat @Wyld_Dandelyon Great! Even with fantasy aspect, you want to get the medical aspects right - make things plausible #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat "
"* zumayabooks Just set up a Twitter account for @armadillocon32, which I'll be using to post updates and nifty stuff. Feel free to follow! #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* DavidRozansky @justwritecat I have a twitter tool somewhere that can create a transcript. I'll have to post it somewhere for you. Remind me. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* yislash @justwritecat @Wyld_Dandelyon Zombies are becoming popular, so a scientist expert on possible ways it could happen would be great #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Power Twitter "
* scifichat Q5: Recommend your favorite #scifi conventions. What makes them special? #scifichat #fantasy #MileHiCon #WorldCon #DragonCon #SDCC #startrek about 23 hours ago from web
* yislash @brandg I've heard of podiobooks but haven't checked them in awhile. Will do so again. Thanks! #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Power Twitter
* justwritecat @ yislash - I like the idea.Getting someone with a Brit accent to read as my vampire would sound pretty cool to me. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat
"* DavidRozansky I will be at #MileHiCon, along with some of our authors and editors. Denver, Hyatt Tech Center, this weekend. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* justwritecat @yislash My vampire is a medical examiner, so I did need to ensure the autopsy scenes were credible. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat "
* Ooh_Books RT @Ooh_Books: Offering my services as medical adviser with MD. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from HootSuite
"* DavidRozansky I always recommend WorldCon, the World Science Fiction Convention. Vote for the Hugos. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* DavidRozansky #DragonCon adn #SDCC con are probably the biggest and most energetic. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* JasonMHardy Q. 5 I’ve got to put a plug in for Con on the Cob, which I’ve been to every year of its short existence. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
"* yislash @Wyld_Dandelyon Don't get me wrong, love hearing authors read their own works. But the characters might be more distinct. <shrug> #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Power Twitter "
* Ooh_Books @DavidRozansky My tweet is not showing up on #scifichat. Will you RT? about 23 hours ago from HootSuite
* DavidRozansky #SDCC = San Diego Comic Con #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* JasonMHardy Con on the Cob has a good, friendly vibe—and they’ve let me do a writing seminar each year of its existence. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
"* DavidRozansky Bubonicon, if you live anywhere near the southwest US, is always a popular lit SF con.. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* justwritecat @JasonMHardy - the name alone has me curious. Love it! #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat
"* stevengsaunders @DavidRozansky I haven't been to #DragonCon yet, but #SDCC is an experience everyone should try once! #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
* stevengsaunders @DavidRozansky Same goes for #GenCon. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web
* DavidRozansky @Ooh_Books I am seeing your tweets fine. What shold I RT? #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
* Ooh_Books @DavidRozansky How much is WorldCon $ #scifichat about 23 hours ago from HootSuite
"* yislash I've only been to StarFest which is great! Was hoping to make it to #milehicon, but my finances wouldn't allow it this year. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Tweetie "
* Wyld_Dandelyon @yislash I was just saying I don't know if fans would like it. A live recording for podcast might meet with better acceptance. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web
* DavidRozansky RT @garethlpowell: @DavidRozansky It worked brilliantly. Click here for my review of the event: http://bit.ly/3SGgVg #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
* DavidRozansky @Ooh_Books WorldCon is rather pricey. Sign up early for serious disconts. But it's where the big names and big publsihers go. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
* DavidRozansky @stevengsaunders Not sure if I would call #GenCon a #scifi convention (but heck yeah let's go!) #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* JasonMHardy @justwritecat The Con was started by a very friendly, pun-oriented guy. The awards given at the end of the con are the Cornies. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
* DavidRozansky @yislash StarFest gets a little too crowded with authograph hounds for my taste. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat you have to work to find them, but there are a few literary-type author panels at GenCon, or used to be. about 23 hours ago from web "
"* zumayabooks @DavidRozansky WorldCon and World Fantasy are really industry conventions rather than fan-focused, which needs to be kept in mind #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* JasonMHardy I’ve also had great times at GenCon, but I’m there for work, not play. I don’t know how that con is for actually playing. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
* JasonCosmo RT @DavidRozansky: Q4: I think more authors should attend their local #scifi conventions. #scifichat [One of my goals for 2010!] about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* stevengsaunders @DavidRozansky But yeah, it's both the same and not... so best to go, anyway! Esp if yer into rpgs. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
"* justwritecat Has anyone gone to OryCon in Portland? Looks small, but it is near me...so could easily go. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetChat "
"* DavidRozansky @JasonMHardy Great, now I have to start #gamechat so I can discuss gaming conventions. sigh. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* scifichat Q6: Can science fiction conventions help #scifi #authors? How? #scifichat #writing #books #MileHiCon #WorldCon #writers #fantasy about 23 hours ago from web
* JasonCosmo RT @DavidRozansky: #DragonCon adn #SDCC con are probably the biggest and most energetic. #scifichat [DragonCon rules!] about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* JasonMHardy @Wyld_Dandelyon There’s a writing seminar track at GenCon. Margeret Weis and Mike Stackpole, among others, are usually involved. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
* yislash @DavidRozansky The last couple years at StarFest I've been hanging around the HorrorFest panels with friends more than anything. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Power Twitter
* JasonMHardy @DavidRozansky I’m all about generating work for other people to do. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web
"* DavidRozansky @justwritecat Look at the program if you are not sure if you want to go, then decide. Look at featured speakers ane writers. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* JasonMHardy Q6. They can definitely help. The networking possibilities are great, along with the seminars. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web "
* DavidRozansky Q6: SF conventions often have writer's tracks. Some more than others. #scifi #authors #scifichat #writing #books about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck
* JasonMHardy Q6. All of my novels have been done with people I generally only see at cons. Cons provide great time to pitch and plan. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web
* Wyld_Dandelyon @DavidRozansky @justwritecat Look at...featured speakers and writers. #scifichat Some conventions also post their scheduled panels online. about 23 hours ago from web
"* mariblaser Q6 I've never been to one, but ppl say yes. Networking, writing seminars, events, meeting ppl, don't all this help authors? #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* DavidRozansky BEcause #scifi conventiongoers are the biggest readers of the genre, #authors can build their core platforms there. #writing #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat Q6: Also finding fans. Sign books for dealers, many of whom have bookstores too. about 23 hours ago from web "
* JasonMHardy One of the luxuries we have here in Illinois is we occasionally get Gene Wolfe out to cons. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from web
* DavidRozansky You can also find test readers and good editors. Also reviewers at #scifi conventions. #writing #books #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* yislash I'd look forward to seeing in person writers, editors, publishers and other book people that I've met on Twitter =) #scifichat about 23 hours ago from Tweetie "
"* DavidRozansky I'll go to most any #scifi convention where I am an invited guest speaker, if I can arrange trnsportation. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* DavidRozansky ANd its easy for most any publsihed author to get on panels at smaller conventions. #scifichat about 23 hours ago from TweetGrid
* DavidRozansky RT @nlowell: ive not found the *writer's* panels terribly useful. Focus on selling after writing. ive limited exposure tho. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* JasonMHardy Plus, you can have conversations with fans who know their stuff. Those can be useful and just plain fun. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web "
* scifichat Q7: How do you make the most of a #scifi convention? #scifichat #fantasy #MileHiCon #WorldCon #DragonCon #SDCC #authors #startrek #books about 22 hours ago from web
* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat It's worth writing big cons to ask about being on panels too. about 22 hours ago from Seesmic
"* DavidRozansky A #scifi convention is a great place for #authors to hand out samples of their #books, on disc or in print. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* DavidRozansky Most all #scifi conventions need more panelists, of all types. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* ClaudiaC RT @DavidRozansky: Because #scifi convention goers are the biggest readers of the genre ~ Cannot be said enough!!! #scifichat about 22 hours ago from HootSuite
* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat Q7 -- Arrive well-rested! Get there early and look at the program book with a hiliter in hand. And be friendly. about 22 hours ago from web
* DavidRozansky Q7: I look over the progam and plan ahead. ALso plan to hit the dealer's room. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* DavidRozansky Q7: I look to see all of the special guests, not just the GOH. I try to arrange meetings in advance, if I can. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* DavidRozansky Q7: Save time for general schmoozing and resting. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* DavidRozansky Q7: Be careful of all the parties. Too much drinking, esecially by an #author, will hurt you. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* JasonMHardy Q7 Check the schedule so you can plan ahead, leave flexibility in your schedule, and bring hand sanitizer. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web "
* DavidRozansky Q7: Participate in Q&A and in workshops. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat Under ""be friendly"" -- the guy or gal in the odd costume might be a big-name writer/editor/fan who could really help you. about 22 hours ago from web "
"* yislash I try to stay an extra night, so I'm not worrying about getting packed and checked out while there are things going on. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from Tweetie "
"* DavidRozansky Q7: Be ready for ""weird."" SO many people where costumes. Have lunch with a Klingon, Browncoat, or Steampunker. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat But to really get the most out of a con, I'd have to bilocate -- my two must-see panels are inevitably at the same time! lol about 22 hours ago from web "
"* JasonMHardy Q7 If you plan to talk to someone at a con, be sure you know what it is they do other than “he/she is a writer/editor”! #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web "
"* DavidRozansky Don't plan on staying up late for ""filking and then doing the early morning panel on aliens. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* DavidRozansky And tehse days, tweet and follow the hashtag for the convention #MileHiCon. You can often follow cons that you can't attend. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid "
* DavidRozansky (I will be tweeting from #MileHiCon when I get there after #scifichat) about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* yislash It's added to my experience to go with friends who have different interests. For instance, my friend who's a horror filmmaker. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from Tweetie "
"* JasonMHardy @DavidRozansky Sometimes it’s okay to even embrace what’s weird! Just do it carefully, after you’ve had your recommended shots. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web "
* mariblaser RT @DavidRozansky: tweet and follow the hashtag for the convention #MileHiCon. You can often follow cons that you can't attend. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck
* DavidRozansky Schedule time for a shower during the #scifi convention (really. Unshowered #scifi fans are more than a cliche. Yeck) #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid
"* stevengsaunders @DavidRozansky Oh man, YES. It only takes an extra few minutes to clean up-- the con can wait a little longer! #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web "
* zumayabooks @DavidRozansky Personal hygiene issues tend to focus on those most interested in the gaming track. Gamey gamers? LOL #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck
* techtigger lurking on #scifichat - haven't been to a con since I hit PhilCon (mumble) years ago... about 22 hours ago from Digsby
"* mariblaser Uh, gross! RT @DavidRozansky: Schedule time for a shower during the #scifi convention (Yeck) #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* techtigger all this talk of cons is making me nostalgic though. don't remember many writing workshops #scifichat about 22 hours ago from Digsby
* scifichat Q8: Please share your favorite #scifi convention anecdotes. #scifichat #fantasy #books #TV #Movies #MileHiCon #WorldCon #DragonCon #SDCC about 22 hours ago from web
"* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat If on a budget, or you want to stay up late and still be competent on Sunday (driving home safe is good), bring protein. about 22 hours ago from web "
* Wyld_Dandelyon @techtigger #scifichat - many cons now have whole programming track devoted to writing skills (and other track for already published stuff) about 22 hours ago from web
"* JasonMHardy Q8. At a GenCon seminar, I presented a t-shirt that said “If my pants are off, it is serious” to the man who coined that phrase. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web "
* DavidRozansky Q8: Hmm. ALl my best anecdotes are from gaming conventions. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck
* adamjury Q8. I'm totally butting in here to say that @JasonMHardy gave that t-shirt to me. ;-) #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* JasonMHardy Q8. At Con on the Cob, I got to see Larry Elmore struggle to make art with macaroni. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web "
"* zumayabooks @DavidRozansky You'd love ArmadilloCon, then. We provide that info in our program book. :-) #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat - a good con anecdote in 140 characters? I don't know if I can do that! about 22 hours ago from web
"* DavidRozansky My first #scifi con at age 12, I had a crush on a mostly naked green woman. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetGrid "
"* JasonMHardy Q8. At GenCon, I had a Klingon deliver flowers and chocolates to my wife at her art show booth for our anniversary. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web "
"* DavidRozansky @DavidRozansky Oh great, now that is on the internet forever. Stupid stupid me. #scifi #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* Wyld_Dandelyon #scifichat My dad dropped me off at a con during Rocky Horror costume days...decade later he asked if guys still wear women's lingere @ them about 22 hours ago from web
"* JasonMHardy @adamjury Adam, I’m happy for you to take credit where it’s due. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web "
* techtigger I will have look into attending one again. Should be fun to see what's changed (hint - steampunk was NEW when i last went *lol*) #scifichat about 22 hours ago from Digsby
* JasonMHardy @DavidRozansky It’s not just you—at GenCon I watched my friend’s son get hypnotized by a woman wearing two small strips of fur. #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web
"* scifichat Tweet! That's the official end of #scifichat this week, but feel free to keep the discussion going. #scifi #fantasy #litchat #followreader about 22 hours ago from web "
"* DavidRozansky Time to go to #MileHiCon. Got my books, laptop, ""#authors wanted"" hat and satchel for manuscripts. Follow #MileHiCon. #scifichat #scifi about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck "
"* scifichat Join #scifichat next Friday, 2-4 pm ET. Topic will be Horror in Science Fiction. #scifi #horror #authors #books #TV #movies #Halloween about 22 hours ago from web "
"* mariblaser RT @scifichat: Join #scifichat next Friday, 2-4 pm ET. Topic will be Horror in Science Fiction. #scifi #horror #books #TV #movies #Halloween about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* DavidRozansky Thanks to everyone who participated in #scifichat. It was a good one this week. Next week's topic: #Horror in #SciFi about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* DavidRozansky Oh, and don't forget to Trick or Tweet for @UNICEF: http://is.gd/4sS0S #scifichat about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck "
* JasonMHardy @DavidRozansky Thanks as always for putting the chat together! #scifichat about 22 hours ago from web
* idealbizmatch #scifichat Drat - missed it again! I gotta remember East Coast time! about 22 hours ago from TweetDeck
"* genconbot RT @Wyld_Dandelyon -#scifichat you have to work to find them, but there are a few literary-type author panels at GenCon, or used to be. about 22 hours ago from twitterfeed "
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