"The entire book is well-written, enlightening and inspirational, but if I had to pick a section that resonates most with me, it would have to be Part III: Outwit Your Brain's Productivity Saboteurs, which outlines the seven specific personality traits that sabotage your most well-intentioned efforts. The way Story describes myindividual productivity thieves such as perfectionism, workaholism, andsetting destructive goals - it's almost like she knows me! Seriouslythough, these chapters will help you understand your biggest stumblingblocks and set you on a more productive course. The final section wrapsthings up nicely, presenting four skills writers must learn for along, productive career in writing.

Overall, I highly recommend Overwhelmed Writer Rescue by Colleen M. Story. I discovered more than a handful of items aboutmyself and my practices that hinder my ability to be my best creativeself. I recommend taking your time going through each chapter and section of the book. If there is a survey - take it, if there is an activity or writing prompt/assignment - do it! They are well worth the time! Thoughgeared toward writers, I believe this book would be a successful tool for anyone wanting to learn how to overcome procrastination and your natural productivity obstacles to increase motivation and free up more time fordoing the things you love."

~Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views

"I was positively surprisedat the wealth of information contained in OverwhelmedWriter Rescue by Colleen M. Story. I expected more of the same, as I'veread many books on writing and being a writer. This one stands out from theothers (at least for me) because the advice given is not only useful for yourlife as a writer, but also for your life in general. I also learned a few newthings, e.g. I wasn't aware of the existence of time personalities and how thisaffects writing (and life in general). The book was a very refreshing read asthe author clearly knows how annoying it is when you tell a writer - or anybody- that positive thinking and affirmations will get you where you want to be, ifonly you are positive enough. To me, it always seems like a personal attack ifa book tells me I don't get what I want because I am not positive andsmiley-happy-chappy enough. Most introverts will probably be able to relate.

This book offers a widevariety of solutions....I was delighted to find some ideas that seem like theywere written down just for writers like me... Even if you don't struggle withyour writing, this book can be a great resource to keep you on track and remindyou of what's really important."

~Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite

Colleen M. Story has worked in the creative writing industry for over twenty years. Her novels include Loreena's Gift, an Idaho Author Awards first place winner, New Apple Solo Medalist winner, Foreword Reviews' INDIES Book of the Year Awards winner, Reader Views award finalist, and Best Book Awards finalist; and Rise of the Sidenah, a North American Book Awards winner and New Apple Book Awards Official Selection. 



As a health writer, Colleen has authored thousands of articles for publications like Healthline and Women's Health; worked with high-profile clients like Gerber Baby Products and Kellogg's; and ghostwritten books on back pain, nutrition, and cancer recovery. She finds most rewarding her work as a motivational speaker and workshop leader, where she helps writers remove mental and emotional blocks and tap into their unique creative powers. 



Colleen is the founder of Writing and Wellness (writingandwellness.com), a motivational site helping writers and other creative artists maintain their physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being throughout their careers. Sign up for your free weekly email containing tips for living your best creative life at writingandwellness/ newsletter.



To find more information on Colleen and her work, please see her website (colleenmstory.com), or follow her on Twitter (@ colleen_m_story). She loves to hear from readers-feel free to use the "contact" form on either her website or Writing and Wellness to get in touch with her.