Open Discussion: Warning Labels

Did you know that there is an annual Wacky Warning Label Contest? Recent winners include:

• An information booklet that reads, "Do not use if you cannot see clearly to read the information in the information booklet";
  
• The warning, "Always use this product with adult supervision," a label that appears on the underside of a cereal bowl; and
  
• A warning provided with a 1" by 4" LCD panel, reading, "Do not eat the LCD panel."

What objects in your life should contain a warning label or a warning sign, and what would that label or sign say?

Anyone can answer, but characters preferred.

Open Dicussion

Authors and Characters alike can feel free to discuss whatever is on their minds.

Possible topic for conversation:


Michael Jackson. For those characters who have not heard of Michael, he was a musician who was both very talented, and very troubled. He recently passed away.


Characters, how do you feel about authors that are um....not all together. Authors, what do you think about creativity vs. emotional health?

Or if that doesn't interest you, talk about what does!

Open Discussion and Question: Why don't characters follow orders?

As always, Authors and Characters alike can feel free to discuss whatever is on your mind.

Possible discussion question:

Characters are notorious for having their own minds. What about the characters here? Do they follow orders like they should?

Or are they constantly balking: But I don't want to jump into the bubbling pit. It's scary down there!

And for characters:

Why don't you do as you're told? What's the problem here? Is it so little to ask that you give away all of your worldly possessions and lead a life of pious solitude? Some people enjoy pious solitude. Come on. Try it. You'll like it.

Let's chat!

Open Discussion and Question: Are characters like their authors?

As always, for Open Discussion, characters and authors alike can feel free to talk about whatever is on their mind.

Also, an interesting question for either authors or characters: How alike are characters to their authors? Do you share traits in common?

Have a happy Sunday!

Sunday: Open Discussion

This is a day for writers and characters alike to chat about whatever is on their minds. To start the discussion off, here is an interesting tidbit. Can you read it?





If you can read, it I wonder why.....maybe it's magic?

Open Discussion, and Happy Mother's Day!

Greetings. Today's the day for characters and writers alike to mingle and chat.

Also, in this part of the Universe, it's Mother's Day! Are you celebrating this or some other holiday today? Let us know!

Hope all Moms and all of their kids have a great day today!

Sunday: Open Discussion

Sunday is the day for characters and authors alike to mingle and chat about whatever is on their minds.

Possible discussion topic: How are you?

Or - feel free to talk about anything you like.

Sunday: Open Discussion

Sunday is the day for characters and writers alike to mingle and talk about whatever is on your mind.

Thanks again for stopping in, everyone! It's been alot of fun and great practice with writing buddies.
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As a possible discussion topic and for your writing edification:

Great rules of writing

Do not put statements in the negative form.
And don't start sentences with a conjunction.
If you reread your work, you will find on rereading that a
great deal of repetition can be avoided by rereading and editing.
Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.
Unqualified superlatives are the worst of all.
De-accession euphemisms.
If any word is improper at the end of a sentence, a linking verb is.
Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.

~William Safire

Open Discussion: Happy Holidays!

Many holidays are being celebrated today in this part of the universe. Easter, Passover, Ostara (celebration of the solstice). Are you celebrating a holiday today? If so, how is it going? If not, please feel free to talk about whatever you would like.

Either way, have a wonderful day today!

p.s. Ms. Fettleston asked me to let you know that she had a lovely time yesterday and was thrilled that you attended her tea. She wishes you a Happy Holiday as well!

Sunday: Open Discussion and Introductions

Today is a day to talk about whatever is on your mind.

Also, if you're new to the site, this might be a good place to introduce yourself and your story. Tell us who you are. If you're not new to the site, please feel free to re-introduce yourself to any newcomers. Let's get to know each other!

Also, please feel free to continue the forum game. Those are fun! And I'm going to snag a bunch of questions from the game in the future. Great stuff!

Sunday: Open Discussion

Please feel free to talk about anything that's on your minds today. Open Discussion.