Are you reading (or have you read) this year’s P.K. Dick nominated books? Have you read any books by our Author Guest of Honor, Michael Moorcock, or our Special Guest of Honor, Seanan McGuire (also known as Mira Grant)? Join our group on Goodreads and tell us what you think!
Town Hall Meeting on January 26
Norwescon invites the public to attend a Town Hall event to help guide the future of Norwescon. This brainstorming session will cover topics including how large the convention should grow and if the convention should consider other venues.
2013 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2013 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.
January ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? January’s Norwescon 37 planning meeting will be held Saturday, January 11th, 2014.
December ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? November’s Norwescon 37 planning meeting will be held Saturday, December 14th, 2013.
Norwescon: Now on Tumblr and Pinterest!
Norwescon has just added Tumblr and Pinterest to our lineup of social media outlets!
Outreach News
Norwescon is proud to be in partnership with the EMP Museum, and we would like to announce some of their upcoming events.
Talking with Anne McCaffrey from NWC16
It’s 1993, Norwescon 16, and the Special Guest of Honor will not be able to attend the convention due to health reasons. What to do? Why, travel to Ireland with portable VHS cameras, of course!
Cloak Room Staff (6 people needed)
Securely store and correctly return to the appropriate person anything (within reason) stored by members of the convention.
Writers Workshop Reminder
Want to take your writing to the next level? Norwescon’s writing workshops offer extra help with improving your short fiction or novel. Workshop participants will get feedback on their manuscripts from published writers.
Lazer Tag at Norwescon 37
Lazer Tag is gearing up for another fun convention. I have read and listened to the feedback from last year, and will we be making a few changes.
November ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? November’s Norwescon 37 planning meeting will be held Saturday, November 16th, 2013.
Green Room Staff (2+)
Assists with food preparation, serving, and clean-up for our pros, assists with pre-con menu planning and food ordering as needed.
Pro Check-In Staff (1)
Works shifts in the Green Room to assist pros and their guests with check-in.
Lead Photographer Trainee
The Lead Photographer is responsible for overseeing the Norwescon photography department. The Trainee position is intended for someone able and willing to train to take over the Lead Photographer position beginning with Norwescon 38.
Lazer Tag Second
Assist with setup, maintenance, and running the lazer tag events.
Guidebook Editors
Update and maintain various content in our online scheduling aid (Guidebook).
Editors
Edits Publications materials according to the rules in the Norwescon Style Guide.
Daily ‘Zine Editor
Develops the layout of the Daily ‘Zine, solicits content for the Daily ‘Zine prior to the convention and during the convention.
Graphic Designers
Create, organize, edit, and publish design elements for the current and future convention year.