SF/F/H Conventions: Why?

[mmerriam]

I am currently examining why I attended Conventions. Considering this year there were (are) eight cons I can name off the top of my head right here in the Twin Cities, I need to figure out what it is I want out of them, how I plan to get the things I want, and what my plan to do so should be.

So my question to you, Oh Mighty Flist, is: If you attended SF/F/H conventions, why do you go and what do you get out of them?

And yes, I am still working on a novel, thank you for asking.

Dark Water Blues

Comments

[dsgood.livejournal.com]

I go to conventions mostly to see people I don't usually see. Out of towners, mostly -- but some are locals who don't move in the same circles.

And to meet new people.

Also to learn -- sometimes from program items, sometimes from conversation.

[mmerriam.livejournal.com]

All very good reasons. Thanks for the input, Dan!