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So I thought I'd Ask The Audience (as it we're on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?) Have you been to WorldCon? And is it any fun?
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oki the hugos drama is basically this as far as im aware:
they were caught in a scandal where they disqualified authors because they thought those authors might offend the ccp (the ccp never actually told them to disqualify these authors).
some authors were Xiran Jay Zhao for their book Iron Widow and (i believe) R.F. Kuang for the book Babel.
So basically the Hugo awards were caught being really biased and very clearly not a genuine award thingy especially when it comes to being a puppet for whatever government the award show is being held in.
atleast thats the gist (i may be wrong tho not sure)
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The real question is: "Will there be cheese at world-con?"
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- I can't answer your question, but you might be the only person on the Internet with the capacity to ask their audience and get helpful information.š
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The biggest draw, IMO, is that Worldcon is an unparalleled magnet for authors, creators and readers from all over the world, and also that it's a very casual atmosphere -- so you can absolutely wander down the hallway, meet some of your favorite authors, hang out with some longtime Friends From Online, and strike up exciting conversations with absolute strangers. Whether or not doing all that seems fun to you depends a great deal on whether you, personally, are interested in this specific sphere, and will have fun with relative strangers around this shared hobby.
For me, I'm an avid short fiction enthusiast, and my last Worldcon was AMAZING because I just went around all day meeting a bunch of short fiction authors whose work I adore. You'd never get 'em all together anywhere else. Similar for othe branches of publishing, reviewing, and fandom. But, y'know, for somebody else, that's not necessarily a huge draw?
I don't think Worldcon is unique in terms of panels or booths and such, and the Hugos you either care about or you don't. But being in the same place as a thousand people who love reading or writing or creating in SF/F, including just so many I already like or admire, being able to just hang out with people in that particular place -- that's one of a kind.
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Short Hugos Drama:
World Con was going to be hosted in China. For some bizarre reason, the American and Canadian organizers panicked and assumed China would object to some of the nominees. So without bothering to check, they cyberstalked a bunch of authors, broke the rules to disqualify many (including the native Chinese authors), and rigged the vote... Not because China asked them to (China was never consulted), but because they assumed someone might object. Then one of the panicking moron judges got cold feet, and handed over their internal discussions to the world at large. Scandal :)
The hilariously bad thing was, China didn't have a problem with the authors the judges targeted :D
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I went to the Worldcon in London in 2014. It was brilliant. It celebrated fantasy and science fiction in all it's forms.
There were talks from authors, academics, areas to buy and sell books, areas to play games. It was great fun.
I asked George Martin about fantasy clichƩs, saw Robin Hobb talk about fairy tale logic, saw a lecture about black holes by an actual astronomer and saw an acapella group sing about norse myth.
I even voted in the Hugo categories, but only for the novels, as those were all I'd actually read.
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My wife went as a vendor to WorldCon many years ago. She sold fantasy jewelry she made and steampunk goggles. I helped her out and really enjoyed it. There were many panels on book writing and publishing. When it comes back around to our area, we plan on doing it again
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Haven't seen anyone else focus on this so:
WorldCon has a significantly different group of people running it in every iteration; the one in Glasgow is not being run by the folks from the China one.
This may mean that the overarching group needs to develop more standards and policies, but it also means it's a bit hard to say much about WorldCon, or as I understand it, the Hugos, in general.
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OMG WORLDCON IS IN THE UK THIS YEAR!!!? Itās amazing!! I went to the one in London in 2012 and it was literally the best con Iāve ever been to. You can do anything really, itās sci-fi and fantasy based and the talks are great but there are gaming and other events too, there will be cosplay, probably everything.
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I went to WorldCon in 2009 as a vendor, when it was in Montreal, where I lived at the time. I worked at a bookstore, and they sent me, and a few of my colleagues. I sold a lot of books, met a ton of authors, and generally had a blast. When I wasn't working, I squeezed in as many panels as I could. Were it convenient to me again, I would definitely be tempted revisit the experience.
I haven't heard much about what's going on with the Hugo awards. My understanding is that certain authors were left off the ballots because of their political views regarding China, which was the host country last year. Neil Gaiman (Who I was fortunate enough to meet at WorldCon in 2009) was one of the authors deemed ineligible for political reasons.
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Esquire did a good write up on it. Essentially several authors were marked ineligible but were absolutely eligible. (Neil Gaiman being one of them.)
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Iāve been to two world cons, the 2019 one in Dublin and the one in Chicago in 2022. I loved them both, the Dublin one especially marked a huge leap forward in my writing career as I had the chance to meet other writers and publishers and learned a lot from them.
The way they run is there are multiple panels happening throughout each day with experts, professionals, and fans all discussing various topics of fandom, publishing, etc. World Con tends to be more book focused, but youāll find panels and talks on pretty much every area of speculative fiction fandom. There are also dealers halls where both well established book sellers and self-published writers can market their works, alongside fan tables and convention tables for other upcoming events.
One of the best parts though is just what tends to be nicknamed ābar con,ā just hanging out with all the people you meet during it.
Itās my partnerās first time at world con too and there tend to be a few events for people coming to one for the first time at the start to give you a bit more of an idea of what to expect.
Iāll be there wearing my Ulster University writer in residence hat and Iām part of the team there promoting Easter Con in Belfast next year, so if you go feel free to stop by the table and say hi.
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What you'll find at WorldCon: panels about SFFH featuring amazing writers and creators and some fans; readings and signing sessions by writers; parties, some of which will be themed; a mix of the old-school fandom which will probably seem bizarre to you, and more modern fandom you'll find more familiar; an absolutely amazing art show; vendors selling everything from nerdy t-shirts to old & new books to incredible art & craft work; people in costumes; hotel bars taken over by fellow nerds (often including the writers); a chance to meet SFF fans from around the world. I wanted to go this year but can't swing it. Some of my other writer friends will be there, though. If you do wind up going, I'd be happy to connect you with them.
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I have attended world con once, when it was in Ireland a few years ago. I enjoyed it!
Itās like any fiction convention, you go to panels to listen to people talk about reading and writing and publishing, and there are other events, etc.
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The World Science Fiction Convention. It's a fan-run convention (unlike, say, ComicCon). It's a way to connect with other science fiction and fantasy fans from around the world. There are generally lots of panel discussions about books, movies, and science; with some panels on the mechanics and business of writing and publishing thrown in for good measure. Also lots of parties. Each year the members of Worldcon vote on the Hugo awards given to the best books, movies, etc. of the year. Basically, the Academy Awards of the science fiction world. (Your book should be eligible for a Hugo this year.) The scandal: Last year Worldcon was held in China. The Chinese government "suggested" that certain works be omitted from the ballot. The award committee acquiesced but weren't forthcoming about it. Both the acquiescence and the failure to disclose rightly annoyed a good many fans and authors. Many of the award recipients rejected the awards because of it.
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I have been to a few Worldcons and have always had fun, even though I barely pay attention to the Hugos and ignore the controversy as much as possible. I would rather join the filksingers (yes I spelled that correctly), go to panels, get into conversations with enthusiastic people, find a game to join or a film to watch and maybe sleep. Yes, it is worth it.
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Go. I went to the 2016 Worldcon in Kansas City, and it was absolutely one of the best things I have ever done.
I went to panels, won an impromptu contest about cat apocalypse storytelling, got a huge amount of ribbons, took my favorite author out to eat, met internet friends in the flesh, snacked on provided foodstuffs, and did a lot of browsing for gifts and art.
By the end of five days, I was exhausted, my hair coloring was ruined, and I was a very happy person. Worth it.
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I went to WorldCon Spokane in 2015 for the previous scandal... something about morose juvenile canines... It was fun, lots of SF Otaku, panels, cosplay, and you get to meet famous authors like yourself. I'm going to WorldCon Seattle in 2025, so I expect it be a blast!
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Had a great time at WorldCon in 2016. Met up with a bunch of fellow readers and saw some interesting panels. Controversy about the award wouldn't ruin the overall convention for me.
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