Hi, I’m Rachel Harmsworth, a children’s author with a BA in English Literature & Creative Writing and an MA in Writing for Children. I've been a Creative Writing Tutor and a Business Book Coach for over 10 years and I'm currently focusing on teaching adults to write for children. I've just set up a free Skool community - 'Writing for Children' - at https://www.skool.com/writing-for-children-9031 I'd love to get some founder members into the group and get things started, so if you are an aspiring author wanting to write for Young Readers (7-9) or Middle Grade (9-12) with a focus on imagination, fantasy, animals or humour, I'd love to support you on your journey. The first 20 members will be my Founder Members and their membership will remain free for life. I look forward to seeing you in there! Happy Writing, Rachel

Hi, I'm Rachel, and I live on a Christmas tree farm in the South West corner of England 🌲 It's like living in a holiday movie! I love to plan and organise; my family roll their eyes when I get the spreadsheets and the cake tins out in September. And I love to swap and share Christmas stories and ideas. Join my FREE Christmas community at https://www.skool.com/christmas-traditions-exchange-8339 and stay stress-free by planning ahead for the festive season - there's a free Christmas trivia quiz and loads of games including Christmas Bingo, and a comprehensive 66-page Christmas Planner available too! Whether you want to know a great recipe for a vegetarian guest, or the ideal weight and cooking times for the turkey, or you fancy a chuckle over misheard Christmas lyrics - I've covered it all. Forget the stresswork and the guesswork and make time for what truly matters - connection, laughter, and love. Come on in out of the cold and warm yourself with a little festive spirit ☃️

Hi, I'm Rachel, and I live on a Christmas tree farm in the South West corner of England 🌲 It's like living in a holiday movie! I love to plan and organise; my family roll their eyes when I get the spreadsheets and the cake tins out in September. And I love to swap and share Christmas stories and ideas. Join my free Christmas community at: https://www.skool.com/christmas-traditions-exchange-8339 and stay stress-free by planning ahead for the festive season - there's a free Christmas trivia quiz and loads of games including Christmas Bingo - and a comprehensive 66-page Christmas Planner available too! Whether you want to know a great recipe for a vegetarian guest, or the ideal weight and cooking times for the turkey, or you fancy a chuckle over misheard Christmas lyrics - I've covered it all. Forget the stresswork and the guesswork and make time for what truly matters - connection, laughter, and love. Come on in out of the cold and warm yourself with a little festive spirit ☃️

Check out the Classroom in my Perfectly Planned Christmas community - join free for festive chat, tips and ideas, and grab my 66-page planner for just $4! https://www.skool.com/christmas-traditions-exchange-8339 Contents: Calendars & Scheduling December Diary (with space for events, concerts, parties, tasks, etc.) 8-Week Christmas Action Plan Budget & Gift Planning Holiday budget tracker Gift planning list/tracker (recipient, ideas, budget, status, wrap/check-off) Meal & Shopping Planning List of common festive foods (UK/US) Recommended Food Amounts per Person Cooking instructions and times Cooking schedule A few favourite recipes Guest list with dietary needs Decorations & Home Prep Christmas decoration inventory (what you have, what you need) 10 DIY craft project ideas Christmas home cleaning prep checklists and planner Cards & Communication Christmas card list (names, addresses, bought/made, sent) Digital greetings list (names, contact e.g. email address, sent) Thank you note tracker Self-care & Reflection Festive self-care ideas Entertainment & Fun Christmas movie watchlist Games and activity ideas (for family gatherings) Christmas BINGO! After Christmas Next year’s notes (what worked, what to change) Come on in out of the cold and join us for cosy, festive chats and a good giggle. I look forward to welcoming you soon🌲

I posted in my Perfectly Planned Christmas Community earlier to let people know the postage prices and deadlines this year (UK and US). Then I started wondering, do people still mail out cards or have we all gone gradually digital? Let me know your thoughts in the comments here, or join the conversation at: https://www.skool.com/christmas-traditions-exchange-8339