YWS Con 2016

Firestarter · 2015-03-25T15:07:01Z

Alright all. We've had a few topics about this in the past, and now we got most of the funding, it's time to start getting serious and get some plans sorted. Name We never decided, and it descended into mayhem last time. I still like YWS Con for the simplicity, but I know that's not the popular opinion. So let's think of a great name! Location This was the most heated debate. New York City seems like a decent compromise, as it means most of the American members will be able to come, and European members can probably get decent flights if they book in advance. The Australians and New Zealanders and others will probably be screwed, but we knew that anyway! Let's make a decision. We need the city so we can start looking at appropriate hotels and buildings to host the convention. Please pick your preference from the shortlist below, which is based on suggestions from last time. New York City London Los Angeles Toronto Chicago Funding Thanks to some anonymous donations, we've managed to secure the majority of the funding required. We still need about £5000 more (or roughly $7500) based on our estimates, and especially if we want to offer some free tickets to members! So let's brainstorm some funding events! Post some ideas below. Date I still favour Summer 2016. It's the easiest time for people to take holidays, and there's no university/college/school. I think we should aim for a long weekend - run the Convention from Friday to Sunday night. People can then always come for longer if they like (I'm sure they'll be a few parties on the nights before and after!). Age Limit It seems a shame to impose an age limit but it might be necessary or we may have a lot of legal obstacles and challenges to face. Nonetheless there are plenty of other communities that host conventions for all ages so it's possible. I feel bad if we said 18+ only, and it would also mean that many members wouldn't be able to come. What do you think? Secrecy Remember, this is going to be one of the greatest announcements we'll ever be able to write on YWS, so KEEP IT A SECRET! If too many people find out it will ruin the excitement a little. However, we do need to announce to YWS soon so everybody has a chance to save up money if they need to. Perhaps we should aim to secure the rest of our funding and start booking places by July? That gives us a year to sort out the details and a year for everyone to save up. Events and Special Guests I think we need to think BIG. Let's make a list of all the famous authors we would like to see (even if you think they'd never say yes in a million years) and then start with our favourites and work down. If we never try, we'll never find out! Who's to say we couldn't convince JK Rowling or Neil Gaiman to make an appearance? In terms of events, I have no doubt all you smart creative people have some ideas up your sleeves. This can be done over the next year, but we should think of some really cool stuff for everyone to get involved in. Remember, this might be a once in a lifetime opportunity for members to meet! WRITING THIS HAS MADE ME REALLY EXCITED!!!

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Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:49 am

Snoink says... · Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:49 am

Why not in Seattle? It's actually pretty around that time of year!

If not that then... I think we should go to New Zealand and have a Lord of the Rings tour. That would be friggin' awesome.

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Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:15 pm

Firestarter says... · Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:15 pm

No, because we already went to New Zealand and did a Lord of the Rings tour last year.

Did none of you get your invites? I did wonder why no one else from YWS was there...

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Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:21 pm

Snoink says... · Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:21 pm

YES. AND YOU SCHEDULED THIS TRIP RIGHT NEAR MY DUE DATE. ;.;

We need a redo.

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Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:38 pm

Rydia says... · Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:38 pm

London gets my vote. I'll even put a couple of people up so long as they don't mind a sleeping bag and a patch of floor.

As for events, I was thinking of running a few writing classes so we need a building with plenty of smaller rooms so we can have break out sessions.

This is going to be so totally awesome!!!!

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Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:38 pm

Tenyo says... · Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:38 pm

I vote london, for the free healthcare. We'll need it in case a CERTAIN SOMEONE does another head first dive into the ball pit. (Not holding any grudges but, y'know, that was a new shirt >.< )

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Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:56 am

niteowl says... · Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:56 am

Honestly, I think the only way to make this fair is to make it as far away from everyone as possible. Antarctica? (I bet @PenguinAttack would love that

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Or better yet, let's rent a giant cruise ship and port anywhere we have members! That way members will only have to transport themselves to the nearest port city and everything else will be included in the ticket price, which we should be able to keep low by charging for literary works.

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Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:02 pm

Meshugenah says... · Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:02 pm

And what about people who get sea sick?

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Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:44 pm

Audy says... · Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:44 pm

This is an outrage. Australia is consistently in the top 3 cities on the YWS, we're well worth having a con here. I refuse to attend or even discuss the event if you won't take Australasia seriously.

You KNEW my feelings about this. I can't even.

Yeah, but the spiders.... <_< >_>

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Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:00 am

TriSARAHtops says... · Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:00 am

Yeah, but the spiders.... <_< >_>

Admittedly, I can't argue with that.

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Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:57 am

Snoink says... · Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:57 am

Antarctica doesn't have any spiders.

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Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:00 am

TriSARAHtops says... · Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:00 am

True, but cold.

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Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:07 pm

Lava says... · Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:07 pm

Switzerland.

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Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:21 pm

Firestarter says... · Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:21 pm

Okay, this is derailing again like the last topic. Please vote in the poll here.

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Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:53 am

Audy says... · Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:53 am

Speaking of derailing, has anyone seen that movie with Clive Owens? Any good? I'm trying to line up my net flicks picks, but sadly no time :/

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