As we gear up for Stoicon 2019, Stoic Week 2019, and all the Stoicon-X and other events that will be taking place later in the Fall, I thought it might be good to solicit and compile contributions from some of the many people who have attended any of the Stoicons we have held in past years, in London, Toronto, and New York. That way, those attendees could provide their impressions, insights, and other reflections to those who haven’t yet attended, but might be thinking about going to Stoicon 2019 in Athens.
If you are interested in sharing your views about your Stoicon experience here in Stoicism Today, I’m looking for short pieces ranging from 150-400 words. The piece is planned to run on Saturday, April 13, and the final deadline for consideration will be Thursday, April 11. You can email your contributions to me directly.
If you’re wondering what you might write about, here’s some useful prompts for jogging your memories and getting your creative juices flowing:
- What were you looking forward to the most about Stoicon? Did the event measure up to your hopes or expectations?
- What were the most valuable insights, ideas, or experiences that you took back home with you after Stoicon ended?
- What was the most surprising thing about Stoicon for you?
- Why did you decide to go to Stoicon? Was it worth it for you?
- Was there anyone you were particularly keen on meeting or hearing speak? How was that for you?
Make sure to mention which Stoicon it was you went to.
I look forward to seeing what you, our readers, have to say. If we get sufficient turnout, and there’s enough interest in this topic, we’ll follow up the reader-contributed “Stoicon experience” post with one about Stoicon-X events as well!
