The Next Chapter! A Six-Month Mentoring Programme for Black Women & Women of Colour Writers

Level up your writing!

The Next Chapter!

Are you struggling to finish your work-in-progress? Still stuck on the first chapter? Unsure what to do with your main character, your structure, or your story’s direction? Maybe you’re tired of starting and stopping, or you’re burnout.

If this sounds like you, The Next Chapter mentoring programme was created for you!

What is The Next Chapter?

The Next Chapter is a six-month mentoring programme for Black Women and Women of Colour who are working on, or ready to begin, a writing project. Whether you’re writing a novel, memoir, poetry collection or short story collection, you’ll receive tailored support to help you move from idea to completed draft!

You’re feeling stuck, circling the same ideas again and again but struggling to move your story forward.
You’re afraid to begin, worried you’ll get it wrong or that you’re somehow not “ready”
You’re exhausted by self-doubt or creative burnout, unsure how to find your way back into your writing.
You’re craving structure, accountability and a clear plan so you can finally build a consistent writing routine and finish that draft.
You’ve received rejections from agents or publishers and you’re unsure what your next step should be.
You’ve self-published before, but now you’re ready to pursue traditional publishing with guidance and support.

If any of this sounds like you, you’re in the right place!

What You'll Get

Over six months, you’ll work closely with Christina Fonthes — a published author with nearly a decade of mentoring and facilitation experience. Whether you’re just getting started with your writing journey or preparing to submit your manuscript to agents, Christina will help you strengthen your writing, deepen your confidence and bring clarity to your story.

Through 1:1 Zoom sessions, and manuscript assessments, you’ll receive tailored guidance, compassionate accountability and practical tools that support your growth as a writer. Christina will help you map out and flesh out your ideas, develop your storyline and establish a writing routine that works for your lifestyle.

Every mentoring plan is fully personalised, with enough time between sessions for you to write, revise and build momentum. You’ll walk away with a clearer manuscript, a stronger voice and the toolkit you need to move towards your writing goals.

Key Takeaways

By the end of the six months, you will have:

A fully personalised writing plan designed around your goals, life and creative style.
Regular 1:1 mentoring sessions offering detailed, constructive guidance and support.
A stronger, clearer manuscript — whether it’s a novel, memoir, poetry collection or short story collection.
A deeper understanding of structure, character, voice and pacing, and other essential craft tailored to your specific project.
A consistent writing routine you can maintain long after the programme ends.
Support in crafting your submission package, including your pitch, synopsis and bio, if you’re preparing to query agents.
Tools to overcome self-doubt, manage overwhelm and approach your writing with confidence.
Accountability and momentum, ensuring you’re not just writing — you’re progressing with purpose.