Write Your Dissertation, Sis

Winter Cohort

From ABD to Defended. From Student to Scholar. From Dissertation to Legacy.

Welcome, Sis!

I’m Dr. Jamelia Harris—educator, researcher, advocate, and founder of Write Your Dissertation, SIS.

Five years ago, I defended my dissertation—a project grounded in love for the Black girls in my community navigating some of the highest rates of school pushout in California. I started my Ph.D. at 22 and finished at 26, becoming the youngest in my UCLA cohort and one of the first to complete. Along the way, I earned the AAUW Dissertation Fellowship and was honored as a semifinalist for AERA’s Dissertation of the Year Award.

But none of it came easy.

I had to navigate imposter syndrome, isolation, and gendered racism—while advocating for Black women in institutions that were never built for us.

That’s why I launched Write Your Dissertation, SIS: no more fighting to be seen, only building spaces where we already belong.

This isn’t just a coaching program—it’s a movement. And I’m honored you’re here.

Who Our Program Is For…

In a world that constantly demands more while offering less support, many Black women scholars find themselves:

  • Carrying the weight of isolation as they write without structured accountability or community.

  • Overextended and exhausted, balancing research, teaching, work, and caregiving with little space for themselves.

  • Silenced or second-guessed, navigating programs where their brilliance is overlooked, underfunded, or undermined.

  • Burned out by perfectionism, revising chapters endlessly without clarity on how to move forward.

Sis, you are not the problem. The conditions are.

This space was built to hold you differently.

What Becomes Possible

Imagine a space where you can:

  • Build momentum through weekly co-writing and structured accountability.

  • Gain clarity and confidence with expert coaching, templates, and personalized feedback.

  • Be affirmed and supported in community with other Black women scholars who get it.

Move from survival to strategy, turning your dissertation into the foundation of your scholarly legacy.

Your Six-Month Journey

This program is more than coaching—it’s an intentionally designed Black feminist curriculum that carries you, step by step, from ABD to defended and into your scholarly legacy.

Month 1 – Roadmap to Legacy

 Build your dissertation roadmap and set intentional goals to guide your journey.

Month 2 – Honoring Your Scholarly Voice

Strengthen your voice and identity as a scholar while revising with clarity.

Month 3 – Power in Partnership

 Reclaim your agency in committee engagement and navigate feedback with confidence.

Month 4 – Ready to Defend

Polish your dissertation and prepare to present your work with pride.

Month 5 – Thriving Beyond Burnout

Sustain your peace, protect your energy, and envision life beyond the dissertation.

Month 6 – Legacy in Bloom

Celebrate your defense and step boldly into your scholarly legacy.

What You’ll Get Inside

  • Structured Accountability: Bi-weekly coaching calls to keep you on track.

  • Weekly Co-Writing Sessions: Sacred space to write in solidarity and stay consistent.

  • Actionable Tools & Strategies: The Chapter Clarity Series, templates, and proven frameworks.

  • Supportive Sisterhood: Community inside the Inner Sister Circle to share wins and challenges.

  • Guided Coaching & Expertise: High-level guidance tailored to your unique needs.

  • Developmental Feedback (VIP & Premium): In-depth review of your chapters to strengthen clarity and analysis.

  • Weekly Office Hours + Messaging Access: Ask questions and get unstuck in real time.

  • Bonus Access: Storytelling in the Dissertation Defense workshop, Black Women’s Job Market Retreat, and seasonal intensives.

    Enrollment is intentionally limited to ensure an intimate, high-touch experience.

Choose Your Experience

  • Foundation Scholar

    $1800

    6- Month Group Coaching Experience

    For the scholar who thrives with structure, accountability, and community support.

    - Bi-weekly group coaching calls
    - Weekly co-writing sessions
    - Exclusive templates & tools
    - Drop-in office hours
    - Inner Sister Circle membership
    - Bonus workshops + retreats

  • Premium Scholar

    $5000

    6-Month Group Coaching Experience + Bi-Weekly Private Coaching & Feedback

    For the scholar ready for the highest level of 1:1 support and accountability.

    Everything in Foundation, plus:

    - 12 private coaching sessions (bi-weekly, 60 minutes each)
    - Priority developmental editing (up to 10 pages per month)
    - Mock Defense Session + Committee Navigation Prep
    -Unlimited email + messaging access to Dr. Harris

    Only One Spot Left!

SEE PAYMENT PLANS

When you apply for early enrollment, you’ll receive:

  • Priority access to limited Premium (private coaching) spots.

  • Early onboarding with a custom Dissertation Roadmap.

  • Exclusive bonuses, including early-bird pricing and discounts.

  • Immediate access to writing sessions, office hours, and community events before January.

Ready for the next step but need guidance on which program will best support you? Let’s chat!

Why Apply Now?

Trusted by Scholars Nationwide

We’ve supported 200+ Black women scholars  across 60+ universities—from HBCUs to R1s to the Ivy League.

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Hear From Our Scholars

“Write Your Dissertation, Sis is an important protective factor for Black women’s persistence and resilience toward completing the dissertation.”

 - Dr. Destiny Williams-Dobosz, WYDS Alum

In Her Words: Scholar Testimonials

 FAQs

  • This program is for Black women scholars in the final stages of their dissertation, including writing, analyzing, or preparing to defend.

     

  • Absolutely! While the program is designed with the final stages in mind, it’s also beneficial for those working on their dissertation proposal. You’ll gain clarity, structure, and strategies to create a strong foundation and roadmap for your dissertation journey.

  • Foundation coaching includes bi-weekly group sessions, co-writing spaces, and tools. Premium coaching gives you the best of both worlds: access to everything in group coaching, plus personalized 1:1 sessions, developmental editing, and custom dissertation planning for individualized support.

  • These sessions are intentionally designed to keep you on track without overwhelm, while making space for flexibility in your schedule. Before the program begins, a scheduling poll will be shared to coordinate the best group meeting times. Our weekly Write with Sis sessions are a standing space for accountability and community—held on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET, with an additional evening session offered every Thursday. In addition, Inner Sister Circle events are typically scheduled for Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 PM ET.

  • The program runs for 6 months, providing consistent support to help you meet your dissertation goals. 

     

  • Complete the application to be considered, You’ll receive an email with the next steps when enrollment opens.

  • Clients in this program create clear roadmaps to finish their dissertations within 6 to 12 months, with tailored support to help them stay on track. While outcomes depend on your starting point and commitment, the program equips you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to make consistent progress.

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    The Winter Cohort officially kicks off in January 2026, but we’ll begin with orientation and onboarding in December 2025. During orientation, you’ll map your dissertation plan  and set yourself up for a strong start before coaching sessions officially begin.

  • By enrolling early, you get:

    • Immediate access to Fall 2025 events, including our guest speaker series & co-writing sessions

    • A head start with personalized onboarding and your Dissertation Roadmap

    • Priority access to Premium and VIP coaching spots before general enrollment opens

    • Exclusive savings through early-bird pricing and bonuses

  • The membership is a community space designed for ongoing connection, encouragement, and access to resources at a low-cost commitment, while the group coaching program is a structured, high-touch experience with live coaching, accountability, and a step-by-step framework for women who are ready to invest in deeper transformation.

Ready to Move From ABD to Defended?

Your dissertation is more than a requirement—it’s the foundation of your scholarly legacy. Let’s build it together.