THE RELUCTANT WRITER
Put Fear in Its Place and Create with Courage
ABOUT THE BOOK
Fear has its place. Let's put it where it belongs.
Have you ever sat down to write only to be interrupted by self-doubt, perfectionism, or the nagging voice that says, Who are you to do this?
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In this honest and encouraging book, a fellow reluctant writer walks alongside you, unpacking the fears that hold us back: imposter syndrome, perfectionism, comparison, and distraction. With humor, insight, and practical strategies, this book helps you silence your inner critic and rediscover the joy of writing.
Inside, you'll find:
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An exploration of the five biggest writing fears—and how to fight them.
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Practical exercises to push past procrastination and self doubt
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Encouragement from a writer who has been where you are
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A reminder that your words matter, and someone out there needs to read them
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You don't have to be fearless to write.
You just have to be brave enough to begin.
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MOVE THE NEEDLE
A Nonprofit Founder's Story of Seamstress Apprenticeships, Peddling Products, and the Need to Make a Difference
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ABOUT THE BOOK
What happens when accepting an invitation to visit Ghana turns into a nine-year journey?
Lisa Jackson Tresch was a magazine editor who had a comfortable, settled life. What she thought was a one-time trip to the Ashanti region of Ghana led her down a path of learning about the struggles of single mothers and how seamstress apprenticeships can help move the needle toward a better life. Along the way, she peddled stitched items and eventually started a nonprofit that focused on income sustainability for the women. She never did learn to sew, but she discovered how to survive detours, dead-ends, and do-overs, and celebrate the small movements toward success. Ghanaians begin their visits with travelers by asking, “What’s the news from the road?” This book is her attempt to answer the question, share the lessons, and take readers on the journey with her, all the way to its unexpected conclusion.
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Move the Needle is a deeply personal founder’s memoir that reminds us that we don’t have to know everything to start something, and that it might be the small incremental movements that change the world.