Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite

Escape the Writer’s Web by Colleen M. Story is a comprehensive guide to understanding and overcoming procrastination, specifically tailored for writers and creative artists. The book begins by illustrating how procrastination is an insidious curse that can sabotage dreams and lead to lifelong regret. It explores the science and psychology behind why we delay tasks, highlighting that procrastination is often more complex than mere laziness or lack of discipline. The author emphasizes that each person has a unique "procrastination type," such as Worrier, Avoider, Dreamer, Perfectionist, or Crisis-Maker, and provides detailed insights and strategies for identifying and addressing these specific patterns. The book offers personalized tools, mindset shifts, and actionable steps to untangle one's web of delays, encouraging readers to embrace their authentic selves and take consistent, meaningful action toward their creative goals.

I haven’t written a book and didn’t have any plans to write one, but Colleen M. Story made me feel like I can do it. 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. Escape the Writer’s Web explores various themes and discusses self-awareness, compassion, and the importance of mindset in overcoming procrastination. It underlines that procrastination often stems from underlying fears—fear of failure, rejection, or imperfection—that must be acknowledged and addressed with kindness rather than self-criticism. The author encourages readers with practical steps to shift perceptions of tasks from daunting to manageable and fun, breaking projects into small, achievable steps, and to celebrate progress along the way. 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.