If the editor doesn’t read past the first page, it doesn’t matter how good the rest is. How to quickly capture and hold a slush reader’s attention.
Carnivale in Venice/Carnival on Venus
Our highly popular annual themed fashion show this year will take you to the heights of costume splendor as we sail the Grand Canal of Venice during Carnivale season to marvel at the opulent masquerade costumes that are seen there.
NWC36 Spot-the-Poster Contest!
Did you spot a poster or flyer for Norwescon 36 in the wild? Let us know where, and you could win one of only 250 special badge ribbons for your Norwescon 36 badge!
NWC36 Flyers
Want to help promote Norwescon? We just posted color and black-and-white versions of our NWC36 promotional flyer!
At NWC36: Viscera
Coming up at Norwescon 36: Viscera, a non-profit devoted to expanding opportunities for women filmmakers in the contemporary genre, presents a selection of horror films. 17+ only, some content rated R.
Charity Donations Requested
The charities office is seeking donations for the upcoming arts/charities auction for Norwescon 36.
NWC35 Post-Con Report
As we move closer to Norwescon 36, are you curious about how Norwescon 35 went? Well, wonderfully, of course! If you’d like a response that’s a little bit more detailed, our Norwescon 35 Post-Con Report is now available!
Guest of Honor Banquet
This year, Norwescon is thrilled to once again hold the Thursday Guest of Honor banquet. It will take place on Thursday, March 28 from 5:00–7:00 PM. What a great way to start off your Norwescon weekend!
You’re Invited to a Party!
Please join us for fun and games Sunday, March 24 at the SeaTac DoubleTree Hotel at 1 p.m. as we take pieces of paper, paperback books, buttons and coupons and marry them together to form the packets that everybody receives at Registration.
Norwescon Sponsors Prestigious 2013 Locus Awards
Norwescon is a proud sponsor of the 2013 Locus Awards Banquet being held here in Seattle. The Locus Awards are an annual set of literary awards presented by Locus: The Magazine of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Field.
Wedding Party at the End of the Universe
Have you ever wanted a fannish wedding? Now is your chance! In honor of marriage equality coming to Washington State, Norwescon is hosting a wedding extravaganza!
Sunday Non-Profit Fair
As the theme for the 2013 convention is ‘Save the World,’ this year’s Sunday Event will be a Non-Profit Fair for organizations dedicated to making the world a better place. We would like to invite organizations with a tie to our community to participate.
February ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? February’s Norwescon 36 planning meeting will be held Saturday, February 9th, 2013.
Special Guest of Honor: Gardner Dozois
We are pleased to announce that our Special Guest of Honor for Norwescon 36 will be editor Gardner Dozois!
Science Guest of Honor: Edward Tenner
We are pleased to announce that our Science Guest of Honor for Norwescon 36 will be Dr. Edward Tenner!
Norwescon Grand Master: Terry Brooks
We are pleased to announce that our Norwescon Grand Master for Norwescon 36 will be author Terry Brooks!
SAFE at Norwescon
Norwescon’s concom has formed a committee consisting of members outside the executive team to address a possible official written harassment policy for convention membership.
Norwescon at Rustycon 30
Will you be at Rustycon this weekend? Please join your fellow NWSFS & Norwescon members for a social on Saturday (Jan. 19th) at Rustycon!
2012 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2012 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce seven nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award.
2013 Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival
Norwescon is once again proud to be a sponsor of the EMP’s 2013 Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival! Norwescon volunteers will be at the festival, so feel free to stop by and say hello if you see us!