Formal Programming Deadline for Ascendio (HPEF's 8th Harry Potter con, July 12-15 in Orlando)

[Heidi Tandy]

Ascendio programming is by the attendees, for the attendees — so we
need YOU to submit proposals for our formal programming slate! We’re
seeking proposals of all shapes and sizes, to discuss/probe issues in
Harry Potter and beyond.

Our formal programming deadline has been pushed back to February 29,
in order to give everyone a little more time to work out their
schedules, topics and panels, BUT! All proposals submitted by the
original deadline of February 1st will be considered by our vetting
committee right away. Ascendio plans to begin accepting proposals in
mid-February (while still allowing proposal submissions until February
29 — we’re nice like that! XD)

What kinds of things should you propose? Here are just some examples:

Content for our Quill Track: writing workshops, e-publishing how-tos,
hot topics in publishing & YA.
Workshops, including but not limited to crafts, fanart & writing
techniques (knitting, crocheting, drawing characters, jewelry making,
scrap-booking…)
Discussions of fanfiction and shipping (both het & slash pairings)
The real-world implications of Harry Potter, transformative works and
fan culture (LGBTQ, religion, politics, feminism, privilege, etc.!)


Want to know more? Check out or Call for Papers at
http://hp2012.org/?page_id=463 or jump right here -
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dF85SEFlNENqSTBiUXd5VWh2WkFOWEE6MQ#gid=0
- to submit your proposal!

And don't forget to Like us on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/ascendio2012 and Follow us on Twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/HPEF - and we'll see you in July!

Best,
Heidi Tandy
Ascendio PR Lead