Seattle Worldcon Schedule
Later this month I’ll be attending the Seattle Worldcon. To help make it easier for people to find me there, I’m sharing my program schedule below. I do have some unofficial things scheduled (dinners, lunches), but otherwise, I’m happy to chat with people. If you can’t find me at the con, try to catch me after one of these events. If you need an icebreaker, ask for a rejection card (if I’ve rejected one of your stories at Clarkesworld) or the Worldcon exclusive Clarkesworld pin. You could even wish me a happy birthday (the 17th). Hope to see some of you there!
Wednesday August 13
Nothing Scheduled.
Thursday August 14
Short Fiction Editor Meetup
Terrace Lounge (4F), 1:30–2:30 p.m.
A chance for editors of short fiction, whether magazines or anthologies, to meet others in their field and make friends, swap ideas, and share information.
Autograph Session
Garden Lounge (3F), 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 15
A Genre in Conversation With Itself
Terrace Suite (4F), 1:30–2:30 p.m.
There’s a joke about how every science fiction author writes either a Heinlein tribute novel, a story responding to The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, or a critique of Cold Equations. What makes science fiction so rife with response fiction? What sort of story inspires the need for authors to respond? What are some of our favorite examples of this trend?
Olav Rokne (M), John Scalzi, Becky Chambers, George R.R. Martin, Isabel J. Kim, Neil Clarke
Navigating AI as an Author or Editor
Room 431-432, 3–4 p.m.
From rights given away to words stolen, now that generative AI is out of the bag, how do we navigate this new landscape? How does the editor know if the work was AI-written? Are there any ethical ways of using AI as a writer? Our panelists discuss this provocative subject.
Jason Sanford (M), Cassie Alexander, Dr. Corey Frazier, Emily M. Bender, Neil Clarke
Saturday August 16
Magazines in the Modern Age
Terrace Suite (4F), 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Short fiction magazines are a vibrant and crucial area of our field, showcasing new and veteran writers, bold fiction, and a broad range of authors, stories, themes, and ethea. For magazines seemingly always clinging to survival, the past year has brought new challenges in publishing, revenues, and even ownership, along with new voices and brilliant stories. Panelists will discuss how they see short fiction magazines in the current age and going forward.
Scott H. Andrews (M), Neil Clarke, Mur Lafferty, Lynn M. Thomas
Saturday Evening – Hugo Awards Reception & Ceremony
Sunday August 17
Table Talk
Room 427, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Have an intimate discussion (up to six participants) with your favorite creators. Advance signup is required.
