FREE 3-Day Live Challenge  ·  Fiction & Nonfiction Authors Welcome

The Spark to Shelf Challenge

Unleashing Authors Beyond Concept to Market

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No credit card. No catch. Just you, your book idea, and three hours that could change everything.

By the end of Day 3, you will have:

DAY 1

A clear, compelling concept statement for your book.

DAY 2

A working manuscript structure — fiction or nonfiction.

DAY 3

A personal publishing roadmap you can actually follow.

These aren’t handouts. They’re not worksheets you’ll file and forget. They’re the three foundations every published book is built on — and most aspiring authors never get clear on any of them.

This challenge is for you if…

  • You’ve been saying “I should write a book” for longer than you care to admit

  • You have an idea but you don’t know how to turn it into an actual manuscript

  • You’ve started before and gotten stuck — and you’re ready to try again with real guidance

  • You write nonfiction — business, memoir, devotional, Christian living, self-help

  • You write fiction — especially sci-fi, fantasy, or any story-driven genre

  • You want to publish your book but the process feels overwhelming and opaque

This challenge is NOT for you if…

  • You’re looking for a get-rich-quick publishing scheme

  • You want someone to do all the work for you with no effort on your part

  • You’re not willing to show up and do the exercises

About your host

Meet Dona Watson

Dona Watson is an author, editor, and publisher with 40 years of professional writing and publishing experience.

She is the founder of Ember & Ink Press, a published author of five books including Soul Designers (a 2024 Realm Award finalist), and a ghostwriter whose clients have reached Amazon bestseller status in their categories.

She knows what it takes to get a book from idea to in-print — and she built this challenge to give you the same foundation in three hours that most authors spend years trying to figure out on their own.

Want More? Upgrade to VIP

The free challenge is genuinely valuable. The VIP Experience is where the real transformation happens. VIP includes:

  • 3 live VIP hot seat sessions — Dona personally reviews YOUR work

  • Private VIP community for peer support during the challenge

  • Priority Q&A during all three free sessions

  • 30-minute 1:1 strategy call with Dona after Day 3

  • Challenge workbook PDF — yours to keep forever

  • 48-hour replay access to all sessions

You can upgrade now or after you register. VIP spots are limited.

FAQs

  • Is this really free?
    Yes. The three-day challenge is completely free. There is an optional VIP upgrade for $27 that gives you personalized feedback and a 1:1 call with Dona, but the core challenge content costs you nothing.

  • What if I can’t attend live?

    Each session is broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. Replays are available for 48 hours after each session for all registered attendees. VIP members get full replay access.

  • I’m not a writer. Is this for me?

    If you have a message, a story, or an idea that needs to become a book — yes. You don’t need to be an experienced writer. You need to be ready to show up and do the work.

  • What do I need to bring?

    Just your book idea and an open mind. We provide the workbook, the framework, and the guidance. You bring the story only you can tell.

  • Will this work for fiction AND nonfiction?

    Yes — the challenge is specifically designed to serve both. Day 2 covers separate tracks for fiction and nonfiction structure so you’ll get guidance that fits your specific project.

Your story has been waiting long enough.

Three days. One hour a day. Free.

Let’s get your book out of your head and into the world.

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