Convention Spotlight: Anime USA

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Part of our continuing series on how to make conventions more supportive of professional fans and geeky ambitions.  The summary of the continuing series is here.

Anime USA is a large convention in Arlington Virginia, taking place in November.  I had the pleasure of talking to the head of programming who himself has an interest in profans – he and his wife are doing their own work for release in 2010.

You may have heard of Anime USA as it's built a good reputation for interesting events and ones for career-oriented fans.

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Just a note!

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A reminder that Bonnie and I are taking a rest from our publishing schedule for labor day – there will be no News of the Day.

We can only hope that Disney doesn't buy anyone else, Sony doesn't invent something new, and Google, Microsoft, and Apple take a break from trying to fight each other for that day.

– Steven Savage

Fandom: Take time to share

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Are you a successful geek?  Are you a fangirl gone pro?  Please consider a chance to give to the your fellow fans.

I'm not talking a donation of money or time (though that would be nice), but take a moment to share your success story with someone who isn't feeling that they can make it in the world of professional geekery.  Don't talk about yourself too much, but instead show them how you made it and how they can too.

I talk about role-models now and then as great ways to find guides to success, but truth be told you may be a good role model yourself, you may not realize it (maybe that time you brushed your teeth with bengay still haunts you).  It's important to share that with others, especially in times of need.

Remind people you made it.  Tell them how you did it – THEN help them figure out how they can make it too.  Maybe they can follow some things you did, maybe you can suggest other ways.  Either way, show them you made it – so they know they can too.

You might find you've become a role model.

Good luck.

– Steven Savage