Events on this page are listed first by submission deadline, if applicable, then by date of event.

1 Apr 2005 — application deadline
19 Jun - 29 Jul 2005 — workshop
Clarion West Writers Workshop

The 2005 workshop takes place June 19 - July 29 in Seattle, with instructors Octavia Butler, Andy Duncan, L. Timmel Duchamp, Connie Willis, Gordon Van Gelder, and Michael Swanwick • Deadline for application in April 1.

Full details.

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5 - 7 May 2005 — event
Eaton Conference hosted by SFM

The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame will host this year's Eaton Conference, the premier academic conference devoted to the study of science fiction, May 5 - 7, 2005. The conference was conceived to bring together academics and professionals from all disciplines, scientists, writers, and editors. Its purpose is to establish science fiction studies as a serious academic discipline, and to introduce prominent academic critics to SF literature, film and culture. Previous keynote speakers include such luminaries as Harry Levin, Harold Bloom, Eric Rabkin, and others. Writer-guests have included Brian Aldiss, Theodore Sturgeon, Roger Zelazny, Tom Disch, David Brin, Greg Bear, Arthur C. Clarke, Samuel R. Delany, Gregory Benford, Larry Niven, Robert Silverberg, and others.

The conference will feature the presentation of papers around four chosen topics (see the Call for Papers).

Press release.

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29 - 30 Apr Oct 2005 — event
Brookdale Community College Writing Conference

Where: Lincroft, NJ

Jeffrey Ford and Holly Black will be participating in the Brookdale Community College Writing Conference -- Friday and Saturday April 29-30. Registration $94, 1/2 price grants available to the first 20 students. To Register call 732-224-2315. For a brochure call 732-224-2108 For more information, see the web site at http://writersconference.brookdalecc.edu.

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6 - 29 Oct 2005 — event
Play by Martha Soukup

Martha Soukup, Nebula award winner and multiple Hugo and World Fantasy award nominee, is now writing for the stage. Her first full length play, "Manumission" tells the story of a man so outraged by the liberties that the body politic has taken in his name that he has himself legally "not a person." No longer can wars be waged in his name, unjust laws be passed for his benefit, or any imposition be placed on him for others or for others for him. "Being in the world, but not part of it" turns out to be more of a challenge than expected however.

Manumission is being produced by Cassandra's Call Productions at the Exit Theatre, Oct 6-29th, 2005 More information can be found at http://www.cassandrascall.com and at 510.645.1223.

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