Wiscon General Impressions + Panel Notes Part 1 of 3

[cloudscudding]

This post is my general impressions, lessons learned, and part 1 of my panel notes. I don't do a full run-down of everything said during the panels, just the highlights of what seemed most useful to me and thoughts they sparked. Panels in this post: Writing in the Recession; So You Want to Be Published? Are You Your Own Biggest Roadblock?;

Comments

[badger2305]

"It would be really great if MP3s of panels were made available later. Nice also for people who didn't make it or aren't sure if it'll be their kind of thing. I started randomly suggesting this to people in hopes that somebody will actually do this later!"

Two things you might not be aware of: first, the entire topic of recording panels is in discussion about how to accomplish what you are suggesting, while at the same time respecting the IP rights of presenters. There isn't a simple answer to this, partly because WisCon is a feminist convention, and partly because WisCon is something of a hybrid, with elements of "regular" sf cons and elements of an academic conference.

Second, making suggestions is good, yes. But part of WisCon's culture is that if something is important to you, get involved in making it happen. The ConCom is always looking for people, and it isn't that hard to pursue specific projects (depending on how big and how difficult they are).

Hope this helps!

[cloudscudding]

A simple opt-out option wouldn't be enough? Maybe with a tip jar or some form of payment for non-Wiscon attendees to add an incentive to opt-in? I guess I don't see how it being a feminist convention affects this negatively--I would have thought that would lead to an increased desire to share information, if anything.

I'm rather lacking in audio skills, and I'm not really part of the "culture of Wiscon" yet--I'm not even sure if I'll be able to go back next year, for various reasons--but that is something to keep in mind. Thanks!

[amberdine]

Nice notes. Thanks for sharing!

[cloudscudding]

Glad you liked them!

[firecat]

Thanks, especially for the "So You Want to Be Published?" writeup.

[cloudscudding]

Glad you liked. I got a fair amount out of that panel--it was a good one.

[karenthology]

Thanks for this. I wanted to go to WisCon this year, but it didn't work out.

[cloudscudding]

Ah. Are you following the Wiscon community on LJ? There have been a fair number of con reports put up.

[hilarymoonmurph]

Very nice notes. Thanks for linking to this from the MNspec board.

Hmm

[cloudscudding]

But wait, there's more! Or, er, there will be in a couple of hours.