OT Femslash and the 2004 Writercon

Hey all,

Has anyone on this list looked into this 2004 Writercon that is being put together for next August in Las Vegas?

The reason I ask is that they are looking for someone to sit on a panel on ‘Writing Effective Erotica’, specifically representing the Femslash aspect of erotica. I wondered if anyone here knew someone who was going, (or could be encouraged to go) who could really represent this area of fanfic writing.

I included the info on the con below, from the website.

I’m planning on going, is anyone else from BWW?

TheBear!

thebear@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

http://www.papa-bear.com

You're all invited...

I'm proud to announce the birth of a new type of convention for
fanfic writers created by the writers FOR the writers. It has been
an idea that has been talked about for over a year, but thanks to
such a group of truly inspiring and energetic people, it will
finally be coming to fruition.

It doesn't matter if you are a neophyte to the world of fanfiction
or a well-seasoned veteran, this con promises to offer something for
everyone. Finally, a con geared specifically for the amateur writer
and fosters an environment to let this genre flourish! Check out the
website! Submit ideas. Get involved. Road trip to Las Vegas July 30 -
August 1, 2004

http://www.the-sandlot.com/writercon/

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Go to any fan convention and you'll see us.

You'll find us outside in front of the hotel or gathered at the
pool, deep in conversation. You'll see us in the bar, gesturing
maniacally as we make a point. We sometimes skip the Q&A's and
organized activities. And the others look at us strangely as they
hurry along to the next item on the agenda.

There are code words and phrases that we use so that we can
recognize each other. Things like 'plot
bunnies', 'Jossed', 'WIP', 'flashfic', 'muse', and most important of
all, 'beta'.

We build elaborate lists and message boards. We haunt AIM and YM.
All in search of the private one-on-one time we crave with other
people who understand how one bad piece of canon continuity can
shoot your work-in-progress in the foot. We have no dance. Our dance
belongs to our characters.

We are the writers.

Up until now, we've piggybacked onto general fan gatherings and
conventions, secreting ourselves away in quiet corners and in the
hotel bar, whispering curse words as we recount our dialogue woes,
bitch about unfavorable feedback, and the belabor the loss of our
muses to the only people who truly understand our pain.

Other writers.

And now we're 'out'!

For the first time, we're pulling away to do our own thing. To talk
fic writing. Exclusively. No more stopping in the middle of a
dynamic conversation to go to a Q&A. No more stilted autograph lines
where precious fic discussion time is wasted standing beside folks
who don't understand. We're going to be up close and personal, faces
to go with the names for an entire weekend. A weekend uncluttered by
actor-celebrities.

In 2004, beginning Friday, July 30th and ending (with most of us
kicking and screaming) on Sunday, August 1, we're claiming right of
place. For us and our writing needs. In Las Vegas, Nevada.

http://www.the-sandlot.com/writercon/