As I kick off my convention season, I thought I’d share a round-up of my convention related tips for anyone interested in going. I’ve got stuff for first timers, veterans, and panelists.
Convention Resource Links!
- Morgan’s Complete Guide to Attending Conventions
- Convention Prep: All the Things!
- Book Festivals versus Conventions
- 3 Tips to Approaching New People (Let’s Make Friends, Con edition)
- Making the Most of a Virtual Convention
- Everything You Need To Know About Convention Panels
- 6 Steps to Prep as a Convention Panelist
- How to be a Good Moderator
Anything I’m missing?
If you want to see me live, I’ll be at RavenCon in Richmond, VA from April 24-26th, Balticon in Baltimore, MD from May 22-25th, and Imaginarium in Louisville, KY from July 17-29th. I’ve penciled in WorldCon/LAcon V in Los Angeles, CA from August 28-31 and CapClave in Rockville, MD from October 2-4th.
Have you ever been to a convention?
What did you like about it? What didn’t you like?
If you haven’t, are you interested?
Are there certain events that appeal more than others?