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Escape the Writer’s Web

Untangle Your Procrastination Type, Discover Personalized Solutions, and Transform Your Writing Life

Are You Trapped in the Web of Procrastination?

Every writer knows the struggle—endless distractions, self-doubt, and unfinished drafts gathering dust. Procrastination isn’t just a habit; it’s a web that traps you, holding your stories hostage and leaving you tangled in inaction. But here’s the truth: not all procrastination is the same.

In Escape the Writer’s Web, you’ll discover the 13 types of procrastinators—the Worrier, the Dreamer, the Perfectionist, the Avoider, and more—uncover how each uniquely sabotages your writing progress, and unearth practical strategies to help you break free.

What if you’re not just one type? Procrastination is complex. Explore how your types blend and interact so that you can untangle even the most intricate patterns.

Backed by scientific research and the author’s 25+ years of experience working with writers, Escape the Writer’s Web provides a compassionate, practical guide to reclaiming your time, creativity, and confidence.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

  • Identify your unique procrastination patterns—and what triggers them

  • Shift the self-talk that keeps you stuck in shame and avoidance

  • Match practical strategies to your specific procrastinator type

  • Blend mindset tools with behavior-based fixes for lasting change

  • Reignite your creative momentum—even if it’s been gone for years

  • Build a writing life that fits who you are, not who you think you should be

Imagine escaping the cycle of avoidance and overwhelm. Picture yourself finishing that novel, holding your published book in your hands, or launching your dream writing career.

You have the power to escape. Your stories are waiting. Let’s set them free.

ISBN Ebook: ‎ 979-8992617238

ISBN Paperback: ‎ 979-8992617245

Recognition and Awards

  • Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Book
  • Reader’s Favorite Book Awards Honorable Mention
  • Reader Views 5-Star Book
  • Reader Views Book Awards, Silver

“I learned a lot from this book because it is not written only for writers, but for anyone struggling with a passion, a task, or a dream; the strategies outlined can be applied to any area of life. This book gives you the tools you need to succeed as a writer or an artist; it is written in clear prose, filled with actionable steps and insights.”

~Divine Zape for Reader’s Favorite Book Reviews

“Escape the Writer’s Web by Colleen M. Story helped me learn a lot about myself as a person and as a writer. It delved into my fears (because what is procrastination if not avoidance) and flaws and helped me come out the other side more hopeful and willing to work towards my own future as a writer. The idea that you should try to make today’s tasks simpler instead of putting off those tasks until tomorrow was honestly revolutionary for me.”

~ A. Crimin for Reader Views Book Reviews

What People Are Saying

“Colleen M. Story does more than fit personalities into profiles. She pairs these with action plans for not just identifying problems, but remedying them . . . While these specific tips are addressed to writers and their production, they can also easily be expanded to revise other pathways in life impacted by guilt, procrastination, or the tendency to become ‘trapped in a cage of your own making.’ Libraries, readers, and wannabe writers will thus discover that, more so than most writer’s guides that may address similar concerns, the organizational structure, specific routines, and creativity of Escape the Writer’s Web not only leaves little to question, but much to incorporate into daily routines and life to make for more successes with less effort.

This is why Escape the Writer’s Web should not only be on the reading lists of would-be creative writers, but on the radars of anyone prone to procrastination who seeks solid routines and suggestions for attacking the root issues involved in putting off success.”

~ D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“I learned a lot from this book because it is not written only for writers, but for anyone struggling with a passion, a task, or a dream; the strategies outlined can be applied to any area of life. This book gives you the tools you need to succeed as a writer or an artist; it is written in clear prose, filled with actionable steps and insights.”

~Divine Zape for Reader’s Favorite Book Reviews

“Have you ever had trouble getting started on a writing project, or struggled to see it through to completion? If so, this insightful, inspiring, and results-focused book offers just what you need to move forward. Drawing on published studies and original research, Escape the Writer’s Web eschews generic advice. Instead, the book identifies 13 types of procrastination, helps readers determine the types that are impeding them, and offers practical, targeted advice for breaking habits that get in the way of the day-to-day work of achieving writing goals. This thoughtful guide is a must-read for any author who is entangled in the web of procrastination yet determined to realize their writing dreams.”

–Beth Castrodale, award-winning author of The Inhabitants, In This Ground, and Marion Hatley

“I WISH WISH WISH I had had this book when I was asked to teach a community college class in creative writing. For the life of me, I could not understand anyone who procrastinated about writing. I wrote continually. I kept journals since grade school, wrote handwritten letters, published a few works. I always had a pen in hand. But while others needed interventions for harmful behaviors, I needed one to stop me from writing. It’s been a part of my life for as long as I remember, so you can imagine my surprise that some of those in my class had trouble even getting started. I couldn’t understand why they couldn’t just write. I begged them, “Just write anything: give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses of text yearning to become a masterpiece, and you can be free and lift the lamp beside the golden door.” The analogy was lost on them, but the thing is, I knew they had great stories that needed to be coaxed out of them. These techniques would have helped them find their voice. This book was well researched and if you do have problems with procrastination, there is a quiz that will help you determine the type of procrastinator you are as well as strategies to overcome your particular type of procrastination. This was an excellent book, perfect for writers and teachers of potential writers.”

~Wasanah, BookSprout

“Colleen M. Story’s Escape the Writer’s Web is an inspiring and deeply practical guide for any writer who has ever found themselves tangled in procrastination, self-doubt, or creative paralysis. What sets this book apart from other writing guides is its fresh, personalized approach. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, Story identifies thirteen distinct types of procrastinators and gives readers the tools to discover their own “procrastination type” — and more importantly, how to overcome it.

The book is equal parts motivational and actionable. Story blends scientific research with personal insights, creating a narrative that feels both authoritative and empathetic. Her writing is warm, encouraging, and often surprisingly funny, making difficult concepts feel approachable. Each chapter offers not only insights but concrete strategies, mindset shifts, and small, achievable steps that help writers move forward with confidence. This book has helped me get out of a rut and back to writing.”

~Artgamell, Book Sirens