No NASFiC writers' workshop for me!

[annathepiper]

So my beloved solarbird pointed me at the link for the writers' workshop that they're going to be having at NASFiC, a.k.a. CascadiaCon, this year. I am vexed, for it would be fun to participate in a workshop of this type.

However, it is asking for participants to read the works of the others in advance and be prepared to offer critiques at the convention. The deadline for submissions is the 19th--and my surgery is the 23rd. There is no earthly way that I am going to be able to construct coherent critiques of the works of others while I have a system full of Percocet; I will be lucky if I write any coherent words of my own.

I can see myself now:

"This work doesn't have enough poodles! And also, zzzzzzzzzzz... *thud*"

"You with the jam on page 8! Um, um, um.... Belgium."

All this said, if any of the writerly folks in the Puget Sound area who are considering going to this convention are interested, you might want to check this workshop out. It sounds like it could be fun. Also, even if I'm not at the workshop, you can say hi to me at the convention!

(crossposted between my journal and scuzzboppers)

Comments

[gazerwolf.livejournal.com]

but...but...those are sound critiques!

Every work needs more poodles!

And the one with Jam on page 8...of COURSE Belgium!

And furthermore...FISH!

(paid for by the american surrealists society)

"Better living through purple fish engine."

[annathepiper]

*chortle* Thank you, I needed that. Mmmmm, purple fish!

[waywardwords.livejournal.com]

Personally, I'd love to get a critique saying I needed more poodles. just for the record. :)

[annathepiper]

*snicker* Me too!

[writersweekend.livejournal.com]

WW is doing a full day critique workshop with two editors from Tor - Anna Genoese and Natasha Panza - covering 5 genres. It's Nov. 12 and it's $150, including breakfast, lunch and two snacks. Plus pitch sessions.

[annathepiper]

By which I am still quite tempted, too! It'll be during my downtime from working (assuming I don't get another job by then), so I'll actually have the time. The interesting question will be whether I have the money. :)

Are SF/fantasy among the covered genres for this thing?

[writersweekend.livejournal.com]

Yes, SFF is covered - and you can pay us later - we're easy that way!

[annathepiper]

Yeah, but 'later' assumes I'll actually have the money 'later'. :) I'll have to see how our budget holds up over the next few months, especially with impending medical hits on it!

I'll let you know if I can make it, though. It does sound like a very cool thing.