Er, shit, rather....

[eredien]

The Rhyslings (Science Fiction Poetry Association's annual award) are at Readercon. Which is next weekend.

I just went to a con.
I have some money, but not a lot.
I write SF poetry and want to get to know the field a little better, especially as regards random smaller magazines which I probably will not have heard of but could be perfect venues for my stuff.

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Comments

[lotusbiosm.livejournal.com]

too many variables for me to decide. How much does it cost? How much spare money do you have? Would much travel be involved?

[breimh.livejournal.com]

I agree that there are too many unknown factors for me to help with a decision like this; but I'd say, if it wouldn't put you out too much, and you had a way to make up the difference in funds, you should take the opportunity to go and find out more about what it takes to becoming a published writer, or a better writer than you already are.

[thoughtsdriftby.livejournal.com]

$20 one-day Sunday - the talk on SF Poetry (cash/check only)
awards begin 8am, SF Poetry talk 1pm
determine transportation cost/timing to/from Burlington Marriott
pack snack/beverage, prepare representative work examples
contact cards suggested, tis a courtesy yet attracts spam/unwanted contacts
name, separate email, PO Box (if you have such)
sufficient cash for beverages/simple fair for two (in case)
note: many participants having websites already listed, search these
presort names available (images?), those you might seek
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compare minimum cost / exposure/contacts available
determine value, business decision this

[baxil.livejournal.com]

Another "too many variables" vote. Are you in a position to make a day trip or two? A day membership, plus not having to spring for a hotel room, would allow you to attend the con on the Way Cheap. (Of course, I don't know how far distant the con is from you ...)

I know that kadyg and I went to Pantheacon for an evening and single overnight stay, and appreciated it a lot more than not going at all while keeping our combined spending in the two-digit range.

[eredien]

Thank you all. I've decided to go. I don't need money for transport (I have a monthly pass that will work), and none for housing, and there are writers going to this who I really, really want to hear speak. And I can bring sandwiches, or something.