Program Details 2019*

Title

Punctilious Punctuation: Telling tales with (and of) those jots and tittles, including why they're called jots and tittles, and the horrifying story of why the period goes inside the quotation marks

Description

Humans have a wonderful ability to miscommunicate with language. And as confusing as all those words are, they would be much, much harder to understand if it weren't for the punctuation we use to divide, group, emphasize, and combine them. Texting and newspapers' space-saving attempts may be responsible for turning punctuation into a dying art form, but Ian Randal Strock posits that punctuation is necessary, beautiful, evocative, meaningful… and a heck of a lot of fun. Come listen to this talk… if you dare. You may find yourself agreeing that the “schmutz” on the page really deserves our love.

Presenter’s Name

Ian Randal Strock

Presenter’s Website

http://www.IanRandalStrock.com

Presenter’s Bio

Ian Randal Strock is the author of Punctilious Punctuation (Milherst Publishing, September 2025), as well as several books on presidential history, and a slew of short science fiction stories. He's the editor-in-chief and publisher of Fantastic Books and Gray Rabbit Publications. And he’s passionate about the proper—and poetic—uses of punctuation.

*Note: This program was offered last year and may or may not be offered again this year.

Deadlines

  • Registration - Discounts for advanced registration are available through Friday, October 17th. (Note: Full payment is required by the appropriate deadline to qualify for the discount for which you registered.)
  • Vendor space - Please complete and submit a Vendor Application by Wednesday, October 22nd. If you have any questions after reviewing the Vendor Flyer containing all the details, contact the WeeM Vendor Liaison .
  • Lodging - The hotel is offering a WeeM rate of $129 through Thursday, October 9th, subject to availability. If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair  who will try to expand the block.
  • Room Sharing - Email us  if you’re interested in sharing a room by submitting your preferences by Wednesday, October 29th.
  • Speaker/Meet & Greet/Tournament Submissions - The deadline to submit your proposal for a program, Meet & Greet, or tournament for WeeM was Monday, September 15th.

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