School visits

A visit from an author can really inspire young people, give them confidence and inspiration.

I love talking to children about their writing and reading.

I offer whole-cohort assemblies for Years 8 and 9 (Content suggestions: how I became a writer, the importance of reading and writing, why and how I wrote Crossing the Line) and I also offer smaller group creative writing workshops, for example, aspects of narrative verse.

Schools within the London area will not be charged travel. For more information and fees, please contact me directly.

  • “Meeting Tia was an absolute privilege. A truly inspiring workshop, eye opening to the process of writing a hit novel and the story behind it.”

  • “It was amazing. It really helped me understand the issues she tackled in her book and showed the ups and downs of novel writing.”

  • “I really enjoyed meeting Tia Fisher. I was able to ask questions about her book and it made me understand the deeper meaning . . .”

  • “It was really inspiring to learn about Tia’s journey through writing and the reasons behind the subjects that she writes about.”

    Year 9 students from Windsor High School and Sixth Form, Dudley

‘You hit our brief exactly with your talks, which was to appeal to reader and non readers alike. Year 9 is a tricky year group and you had the students captivated.’

Jackie Rice, JCoss Jewish Community Secondary School, Barnet

  • Forest Hill School SE23

    "Tia’s visit was engaging and thought provoking. Since her visit I have spoken to a number of Year 8 pupils who have been reading the book, which highlights its success.

    Tia was so warm with all the pupils, chatting as they came into the hall and then intriguing them, first with her life-story and then with the verse novel written out of difficult circumstances. There was lots of engagement and fun to counter the serious side of the county lines content, our community police officer, English teachers and Head of Year were really pleased with the session too.

    Tia also led a creative writing lesson where the pupils began their own shape poems; there was some great work taking place and I hope they will continue to develop them at home.”

  • Bromley Library, BR1

    ‘Tia Fisher visited Bromley Libraries and ran a wonderful workshop with a group of teenage students from different schools in the borough. The session was very inspiring as it involved exploring our feelings to write poems. Tia shared her experience and professional skills to engage all participants. We all had a marvellous time and really enjoyed and learnt a lot from her visit.’

    Jenny Hawke, Children’s Librarian.

  • Oaks Park High School SM5

    Brilliant visit & writing workshop from tiafisher_ in the library today, students learning about verse novels, county lines, writing freely & the importance of finding your own path. Absolutely adore this Y8 response to ‘Love Is…’ ❤️ Thank you so so much Tia!

  • JCoss, Barnet

    ‘You hit our brief exactly with your talks, which was to appeal to reader and non readers alike. Year 9 is a tricky year group and you had the students captivated.’