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Dr Bob's Lair
Dec. 23rd, 2009
10:16 am - Writing Workshop
The T-Party Writers Group is again running a workshop for writers of SF/F/H at Eastercon. Writers will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Writers are invited to send the first 5,000 words of a novel or a short story of up to 5,000 words to the co-ordinator Martin Owton (Martin.Owton@virgin.net) as a rich text file (.rtf). Please be aware that your work will be shared with other members of the group for critique purposes and that your work with be subject to analysis and suggestions for improvement. It would be helpful to the organisers if writers could indicate their level of experience. The T-Party is a group of writers focusing on preparing their work for professional publication. The critiquers will include published novelists, agented writers and award winning editors.
Dec. 19th, 2009
11:06 pm - Discussion Post for 2.03 Weapon - NO SPOILERS
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11:04 pm - Discussion Post for 2.03 Weapon - GENERAL
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Dec. 16th, 2009
09:51 pm - Euroconference Programme - Volunteers needed
I'm looking for mainland European fans for a number of potential programme items.
1. I want people who read a lot of SF/fantasy in their native language and are prepared to be on a panel discussing which books most deserve translation into English. This requires the panellist to make in depth notes (min 200 words) on four novels. There will be a UK publisher on the panel, so you can talk about your favourites and hand over your notes afterwards.
2. We have a possible item talking about writers who have already been translated into English. Which of them would you recommend to the audience, and why?
3. European fandom - are you deeply involved in your local fan activities? In what way does fandom differ in different countries? What kind of events/activities do you get involved in?
4. SF under Communism - do we have any fans from Eastern Europe who can talk about this subject?
5. Which SF genres are popular in different parts of Europe? Do different nationalities prefer space opera to steampunk, or classic fantasy to urban fantasy? (This one is only viable if I can get fans from different countries)
Some of these are more likely to happen than others, but they're all short of volunteers at present.
09:56 am - In spirit
Happy birthday to our Ghost of Honour Arthur C Clarke
Dec. 12th, 2009
09:45 pm - Discussion Post for 2.02 Shadow - NO SPOILERS
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