The Kimbilio Mentorship Project
The Kimbilio Mentorship Project matches developing and emerging writers with writers who are further along in their careers. Mentors and mentees are provided with resources to support both their work together as well as the mentees professional development goals.
About the Program
The Kimbilio Mentorship Project connects emerging fiction writers with established authors for intensive, personalized guidance. Over six months, mentees receive dedicated support in developing their manuscripts and navigating the publishing landscape.
Our mentors are acclaimed authors who understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing writers of the African diaspora. They provide not only craft guidance but also career mentorship and community connection.
Past Fellows
Michealjulius Adani
Sophia Russell
Tochukwu Okafor
Joanne Sills
Kelly Magnus
Denise Laidler
Joy Notoma
Darlene Taylor
Avery Irons
Diana Viega
Gila Berryman
Katherine Agard
Candice Mays
Past Faculty Mentors
Carolyn Ferrell
Asali Solomon
Lauren Frances Sharma
Ravi Howard
Angela Flournoy
Jacinda Townsend
Dana Johnson
Martha Southgate
How It Works
A step-by-step journey through the Mentorship Project.
ApplicationManuscripts and writing goals are reviewed by the season’s mentors.
MatchingThe season mentors select the writer(s) they wish to work with across the mentorship year.
PlanningWriters with their mentor to create a plan to work plan for their mentorship year, including goals, connection points, and deadlines.
EngagementAfter a thorough manuscript analysis, writers work with their mentor over the year, with regular meetings and additional feedback on their book.
Support The Kimbilio Mentorship Project
Help us connect emerging writers with the mentorship they deserve.