462. The Truth of Memoir with Rachel Weaver

In this episode of Simply Write, Polly sits down with Rachel Weaver to explore the art and challenge of writing memoir. Rachel shares how her book Dizzy grew out of 18 years living with chronic illness, and how writing became both a relief and an inquiry. They discuss creative workarounds, truth-telling on the page, and the balance between emotional accuracy and factual detail. For more on writing craft and crafting a writer's life, join the Simply Write community at simplywrite.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices