The Author is visiting THIS! Mo O’Hara – The Inspiration Behind Creative Writing and the Birth of Stories

During her time at THIS she worked with both primary and secondary students, leading assemblies and running writing workshops with students. Much to the delight of students and staff, there is a great deal of excitement surrounding an author visit. She shared stories about her writing journey and what inspired her to create her beloved characters.

The event began with a lively reading, which had the students laughing and eager to hear more. Ms. O’Hara’s playful storytelling style captured the students’ attention, and they were eager to ask questions about the writing process, characters, and how to come up with creative ideas. She also led a creative writing workshop, encouraging students to think outside the box and use their imaginations to create their own funny and unique stories. Ms. O’Hara is a dynamic speaker, with a background in comedy and a knack for storytelling. She engages students by making the writing process accessible and fun.

The highlight of the visit was the drawing session, where students proudly shared their works with the author and asked her questions about writing. Many left the event feeling inspired to become authors themselves one day. Ms. O’Hara’s visit not only sparked a love for reading but also encouraged students to explore their creativity through writing.

Having an author visit a school is a great way for students to get a chance to connect the joy of reading to a real person. It also allows students the unique opportunity to learn about the craft of writing from a published author. Let’s looking forward to meeting with more authors and get inspired by different beautiful spirit!