Writing with care, memory, and meaning.
I’m not a copywriter, content chaser, or quick-turnaround word machine.
What I am is a lifelong storyteller and memory-keeper – someone who listens deeply, notices the quiet details, and crafts with heart.
If you’re looking for writing that’s grounded in memory, heritage, or lived experience, I may be the right fit.
What I offer (selectively):
💫 Memoir & Biography Writing
I occasionally take on personal biography projects – particularly for individuals or families who want to preserve their stories.
These are collaborative, meaningful works, created with care.
🧵 Creative Essays, Features & Columns
I specialise in nostalgic and archival themes:
- Vintage and retro culture
- Personal history and grief
- Memory, language, and identity
- Historical curiosities with a human thread
If you’re an editor looking for a distinctive voice on these subjects, I’m open to commissions.
👁 Consultation on Storytelling & Memory Projects
Whether you’re curating an archive, running a community history project, or wanting help shaping a personal narrative — I can assist with tone, story structure, and meaning-making.
Recent work includes:
- Articles for Best of British magazine
- A longform grief and memory project on Substack
- Vintage and nostalgia storytelling at rachelsvintageretro.co.uk
- Cultural reflections at 80skids.uk
Let’s connect
I’m selective about the projects I take on – they need to feel aligned.
If you think we might be a good fit, send me a message with a few lines about your idea or commission.
📩 rachel@racheltoywrites.co.uk
I’ll reply when I’ve had time to read with care.
This is slow, meaningful work – and that’s exactly how I like it.
Rachel x