Accessible Conferences – Learning from Fandom Cons

I am working on a piece about accessible academic conferences and am, intentionally, focusing on academia. But there are two speculative fiction conventions that deserve mention. Convergence holds a special place in my heart. I’ve never been deeply involved with it, but have gone and performed there many times, especially in the early years before … Continue ReadingAccessible Conferences – Learning from Fandom Cons

A User’s Guide to Live-Tweeting the International Medieval Congress

Image: The word “Live” in red stamped over the word “tweet.”  This weekend around three thousand medievalists – scholars and fans alike – will descend on the 50th Annual International Medieval Congress, a massive, interdisciplinary and relatively egalitarian academic gathering. It features a whopping 567 sessions, an outstanding book exhibit with new and used books … Continue ReadingA User’s Guide to Live-Tweeting the International Medieval Congress