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An invitation-only party at an [[sf convention]]. Typically a [[room party]] held by individuals or groups for their friends or members or a publishers' party aimed at [[pros]]. When held for or by [[pros]], such a party may be referred to as the "Secret Pro Party."  
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An invitation-only party at an [[sf convention]]. Typically a [[room party]] held by individuals or groups for their friends or members or a publishers' party aimed at [[pros]]. When held for or by [[pros]], such a party may be referred to as the "'''Secret Pro Party'''."  
  
The [[SFWA|SFWA Suite]] and the [[Hugo]] Losers' Party are two not-so-secret closed-door parties at [[Worldcons]].
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The '''[[SFWA|SFWA Suite]]''' and the '''[[Hugo]] Losers' Party''' are two not-so-secret closed-door parties at [[Worldcons]].
  
 
Anyone who stumbles across a  closed-door party may ask to be admitted, but should take a refusal graciously.   
 
Anyone who stumbles across a  closed-door party may ask to be admitted, but should take a refusal graciously.   

Revision as of 11:32, 23 January 2021

An invitation-only party at an sf convention. Typically a room party held by individuals or groups for their friends or members or a publishers' party aimed at pros. When held for or by pros, such a party may be referred to as the "Secret Pro Party."

The SFWA Suite and the Hugo Losers' Party are two not-so-secret closed-door parties at Worldcons.

Anyone who stumbles across a closed-door party may ask to be admitted, but should take a refusal graciously.

From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959
Closed-Door Pro Party

That's what they are when you're on the outside.



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