
THE ULTIMATE PUBLISHING SPRINT
Bypass the traditional writing slog. Follow our battle-tested system to extract your expertise, outline your manuscript, and hit publish in under a week. By the end of Day 5, you will have a completed first draft manuscript.ipt.
Every month you wait, you are paying a silent tax. It's the cost of lost speaking gigs, missed consulting clients, and the quiet, exhausting weight of an unfulfilled goal cluttering your mental space.
While you wait for the 'perfect time' to write, your competitors are publishing. They are claiming the expert positioning, the media spots, and the premium fees that rightfully belong to you. The longer you wait, the more expensive it gets.

DISCOVER YOUR MESSAGE
Your story has value.
Uncover the message, experiences, and expertise that will inspire, educate, and impact your readers.
BUILD YOUR BOOK
Transform your ideas into a roadmap.
Create a structured outline and writing plan that helps you finally move from dreaming to doing.
LEAVE YOUR LEGACY
Don't let your story stay inside you.
Complete your manuscript and take the next step toward becoming a published author whose message lives beyond the page.
And more...

No more overthinking. No more endless drafts. This is the exact day-by-day roadmap we use to extract your expertise and turn it into a published book in under a week. Structured. Fast-paced. Inevitable.
Lay the foundation for your entire book.
You'll:
Clarify your book's purpose and message
Identify your ideal reader
Create your working title and subtitle
Build a complete chapter-by-chapter outline
Write your introduction and first chapter
By the end of Day 1, you'll have a complete book blueprint and your first 1,500-2,500 words.
Turn your outline into real content.
You'll:
Learn the "Ugly First Draft" method
Stop overthinking and start writing faster
Create a repeatable chapter structure
Write Chapters 2, 3, and 4
By the end of Day 2, you'll have 5,000-7,000 total words and a strong foundation for your manuscript.
Keep your writing flowing and eliminate writer's block.
You'll:
Discover simple strategies to stay productive
Use writing sprints to increase output
Transform your experiences, teachings, and content into chapters
Write Chapters 5, 6, and 7
By the end of Day 3, you'll have 8,000-11,000 total words and more than half your manuscript completed.
Complete the body of your manuscript.
You'll:
Strengthen your message
Add compelling stories and examples
Increase reader engagement
Write Chapters 8, 9, 10, and your conclusion
By the end of Day 4, you'll have 12,000-16,000 words and a nearly completed first draft.
Cross the finish line and become a published-author-in-progress.
You'll:
Finish any remaining chapters
Complete a simple self-editing review
Learn basic formatting essentials
Prepare for the publishing process
Create your author bio and book description
By the end of Day 5, you'll have a completed first draft manuscript ready for the next stage of publication.

A proven step-by-step framework that guides you from book idea to completed first draft in just five days. Each day builds on the last so you'll never wonder what to write next. (Value: $997)
Join Dawn live each day for hands-on instruction, writing guidance, and implementation strategies designed to help you make consistent progress on your manuscript. (Value: $1,197)
Stay on track with daily reminders, challenge updates, homework assignments, and recap emails that keep you moving forward every step of the way. (Value: $297)
Can't attend live? No problem. You'll receive access to each session so you can learn, write, and catch up on your schedule throughout the challenge. (Value: $297)
You want to write a book, but you're skeptical. Can it really be done in 5 days? Will it be any good? Here is the unvarnished truth about how this sprint actually works and why speed is your greatest asset.
No. This challenge is designed for beginners and aspiring authors as well as experienced writers. You'll receive a step-by-step framework to help you organize your ideas and write quickly.
No. The goal is to complete your first draft. You can't edit a blank page, but you can improve a completed manuscript.
You'll need a computer or tablet, internet access, and a willingness to write consistently for five days.
Don't quit. Even if you miss a day or don't hit every word-count goal, you'll still make significant progress and can continue working from the framework provided.
If you've been saying, "I want to write a book someday," and you're ready to finally make it happen, this challenge is for you.
$47
Everything you need to complete your first draft in 5 days.
Daily live training sessions with Dawn Francis
Step-by-step writing framework and implementation guidance
Daily challenge reminders to keep you focused and motivated
Homework assignments to keep you moving forward
Access to the Challenge Portal
Accountability and momentum throughout the challenge
A clear path from book idea to completed manuscript
$97
Everything in General, plus:
Everything included in General Admission
Access to all challenge session recordings
Extended Q&A opportunities with Dawn
Exclusive VIP Blueprint for Writing and Publishing Your Book
VIP welcome experience and onboarding materials
Enhanced challenge support
Ongoing access to recordings after the challenge ends
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