Taking Yoda’s Advice


“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” –Yoda (Download this wallpaper here)

My current writing notebook has this Yoda quote on the cover. I’m working on a new book, and I’m not “trying” to write it, I’m doing it.

The difference may be subtle, but it’s important. According to Merriam-Webster, a try is an “attempt” to see if something works, but when you do something, you “bring (it) into existence” — and that is my goal for the rest of the year — to bring a new children’s novel into existence.

Is that your goal too?

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Children’s Novel First Draft Workshop Choices

GOAL: If you write 2 pages a day, you can complete the ENTIRE first draft of your chapter book, middle grade or young adult novel by the end of the semester.

The August 8 to December 18, 2026 semester is 19 weeks long, so you can schedule a mentor meeting every other week (8 x 2 = 16 weeks) and still take time off for family and holidays.

Which route will you take this semester?

  • Route 30: EIGHT 30-minute mentor meeting calls: $399 (USD)
  • Route 60: EIGHT 60-minute mentor meeting calls: $791 (USD)

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