The Hugo Awards
AKA Shiny Rocket
One of the premier awards in the science fiction and fantasy genres, the Hugo Awards are sponsored by the the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS).
conventions
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Convention Tip#4 – Sit Up Front
AKA It's Not That Bad
In school, if given the choice, few students want to sit in the front row. At a convention, it’s the best place to be.
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Convention Tip #2 – Know the Costs
AKA Enough Money to Have Fun
For any convention you attend, there will be some financial costs – admission ticket, hotel, travel, etc. The earlier you plan and save for these costs, the more money you can have to enjoy yourself while actually at the convention.
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About World Fantasy Convention
AKA WFC
The World Fantasy Convention is a yearly event with limited membership, the majority of whom are “professionals, collectors, and others interested in the field of Light and Dark Fantasy art and literature”.
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Convention Tip #4 – Go To Opening Ceremonies
AKA So That's What They Look Like
Depending on the convention, opening ceremonies can be short (less than half an hour), long (over 2 hours), and may or may not contain belly-dancing.
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Convention Tip #1 – Pick One & Go To It
AKA Decision Time
If there are more than a few people interested in something, there is a convention for it. Since “writing” spans the breadth of many interests, there is often someone or something related to writing at a convention.
