Potlatch is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, literary event for the readers and writers of speculative fiction. At Potlatch, people talk to each other and participate in panel discussions about reading and writing speculative fiction. You’ll find conversations at the program events, in Algonquins (spontaneous member-generated programming), in writers workshops, in the consuite, in the halls, and in elevators. Each year, Potlatch donates proceeds to literacy and literary organizations, including Clarion West — an intensive six-week workshop for writers who are preparing for professional careers in science fiction and fantasy.

Potlatch 20 will be held at the Domain Hotel in Sunnyvale, California during the weekend of March 4 – 6, 2011. Registration is now open (through Paypal or by mail). The general membership rate is currently $55, so register now! To get an idea what Potlatch discussions are like, check out these links to past Potlatch panels and Books of Honor.