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The Secret to Writer’s Block: How the Law of Attraction Can Help You Break Through It

 by Suzanne Lieurance


Writer’s block. 

 

Two words that send a chill down any writer’s spine. 

 

You’ve got the ideas, the passion, and the will to write, but when it’s time to sit down and actually do the work? 

 

Nothing.

 

Zilch.

 

The screen stays blank, and frustration builds. 

 

But here’s the thing: writer’s block isn’t a dead-end. 

 

It’s a reflection of the energy you’re putting out. 

 

And once you learn to shift that energy using the Law of Attraction, you can bust through those creative blocks for good. 

 

Here’s how:

 

Step 1: Recognize the Energy Behind the Block.

 

Writer’s block doesn’t just come out of nowhere. 

 

It’s a sign that something’s off with your energy. 

 

Maybe you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or doubting yourself. 

 

Whatever the case, writer’s block shows up when you’re out of alignment with your creative flow. 

 

The Law of Attraction teaches us that what we focus on expands. 


If you’re focused on feeling stuck, that’s exactly what you’ll attract—more stuckness.

 

So, the first step to breaking through writer’s block is recognizing the energy behind it. 

 

Are you coming to the page with frustration, fear, or self-doubt? 

 

If so, it’s time to shift that energy.

 

Action Tip: Before you start writing, take a minute to check in with yourself. What’s your current energy? Are you feeling tense or blocked? If yes, take a few deep breaths and release that tension before you get to work.

 

Step 2: Set the Intention for Flow.

 

Here’s the game-changer: instead of focusing on the block, focus on flow.

 

The Law of Attraction responds to your intentions, so set a powerful one before you start writing. 

 

Instead of sitting down with a mindset of  "I hope I can write something today,” shift it to, “I write with ease and creativity flows effortlessly.” 

 

When you set a clear intention, you’re telling the universe what you want—and you’re aligning yourself with the energy needed to make it happen.

 

The secret is to believe it before you see it. 

 

You have to trust that the words will come, even if they’re not there yet.

 

Action Tip: Create a personal writing affirmation that you can repeat before each writing session. Try something like, “I’m in creative flow, and the words come easily.” Say it out loud, believe it, and let that energy guide you.

 

Step 3: Visualize Yourself in the Flow.

 

Instead of stressing about being stuck, close your eyes and see yourself writing effortlessly. 

 

Picture yourself in the zone, your fingers flying over the keyboard, the words pouring out faster than you can keep up. 

 

Imagine how good it feels to be in flow—to feel inspired, excited, and unstoppable.

 

Why does this work? 

 

Because your brain responds to what you visualize. 

 

When you see yourself succeeding, your mind starts to believe it, and suddenly, that energy block starts to dissolve.

 

Action Tip: Spend 2-3 minutes before your writing session visualizing yourself in full creative flow. Get specific—picture the words, the ideas, and the excitement of writing with ease.

 

Step 4: Let Go of Perfectionism.

 

One of the biggest reasons we get stuck is because we expect everything to be perfect from the get-go. 

 

But perfectionism is the enemy of progress. 

 

If you’re waiting for every sentence to be flawless, you’re creating resistance. 

 

The Law of Attraction thrives on ease and flow, and there’s nothing easy about demanding perfection from yourself.

 

Let go of the idea that every word has to be perfect. 

 

Give yourself permission to write something messy. 

 

The important thing is to get it out

 

You can always go back and polish it later, but for now, the goal is to keep the words flowing.

 

Action Tip: Next time you sit down to write, tell yourself, “It doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to be written.” Give yourself permission to write a rough draft, and trust that you’ll improve it later.

 

Step 5: Celebrate the Small Wins.

 

Gratitude is a powerful tool when it comes to manifestation, and it’s especially useful for breaking through creative blocks. 

 

Instead of focusing on what’s not working, celebrate what is

 

Did you write 100 words? 

 

Awesome, that’s progress. 

 

Did you sit down to write, even if it didn’t go as planned? 

 

Celebrate that. 

 

The more you focus on what’s going right, the more you attract positive momentum.

 

Celebrating your small wins shifts your energy from frustration to appreciation, and that’s exactly the kind of energy that brings more success your way.

 

Action Tip: At the end of each writing session, write down one thing you did well, no matter how small. It could be anything from showing up to writing a single sentence you love. Celebrate it and keep building on that energy.

 

Step 6: Trust the Process.

 

Finally, trust that you’re exactly where you need to be. 

 

Writer’s block doesn’t mean you’re failing—it just means your energy is a little off, and that’s fixable. 

 

Trust that by shifting your focus, setting intentions, and taking action, you’re opening up space for creativity to flow again. 

 

It may not happen all at once, but that’s okay. 

 

The important thing is you’re moving in the right direction.

 

The Law of Attraction works on its own timeline. 

 

Keep showing up, keep aligning your energy, and trust that the words will come when they’re ready. 

 

Writer’s block is temporary—your creativity is always there, waiting for you to tap into it.

 

Action Tip: When you feel frustrated or stuck, remind yourself that this is just part of the process. Take a deep breath, realign your energy, and trust that the flow is on its way.

 

Writer’s block isn’t a curse—it’s a sign that your energy needs a little shift. 

 

By using the Law of Attraction, you can turn that block into flow. 

 

Set clear intentions, visualize your success, let go of perfection, and celebrate your progress. 

 

The more aligned you are with the energy of ease and creativity, the quicker the words will come. 

 

So next time you’re staring at a blank screen, remember: the power to overcome writer’s block is already within you. 

 

All you have to do is unlock it.

 

Try it!


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Suzanne Lieurance & Some of Her Books


Suzanne Lieurance is the author of more than 40 books and a Law of Attraction coach for writers at writebythesea.com.

Write a Romance!



Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today is the perfect day for a little romance.

So why not try your hand at writing a romantic short story?

If you read romance novels or romantic short stories, you’re already familiar with the “formula” most of them follow.

It’s quite simple really.

The formula is just, “together, apart, together.”

That just means a couple meets and is attracted to each other (they get “together).

But as they get to know each other something happens that pulls them apart (so naturally this is the “apart” component of the formula).

An old flame, an argument, or a compromising situation can all lead to a couple pulling apart.

But, since all romance readers love a happy ending, something else needs to happen in your story that helps the couple get back together.

So, that’s the basic formula - "together, apart, together."

Now...Start Writing Your Own Romantic Story

To start writing a short romance, come up with your main character – usually a young woman.

Put her in a situation where she will meet a young man.

Actually, she may already know the young man, but something will need to happen to cause her to see him differently now, in a more romantic way than she has before.

Now, bring the couple together and let them be happy for a while, until…

Something happens that threatens their relationship and they either decide to take some time apart or they break up altogether.

Just be sure they are both miserable while they are apart.

Next, create something that happens to bring them back together.

Sounds easy, right?

But there is more to writing a compelling romance than just the storyline using this formula.

Your characters must also be engaging and likeable (at least to some extent).

You must include dialogue that rings true and serves to move the action forward.

And, of course, you must use a variety of sensory details throughout your story to bring the setting, action, and the characters to life.

To Get Good at Writing Romance

The best way to get really good at writing romance is to practice, practice, practice writing romance, of course.

But it’s also a good idea to read, read, read the types of romantic stories you wish to write.

Do you like historical romance?

Then read plenty of historical romance novels.

Do you enjoy paranormal romance?

Then read widely in this romantic sub genre.

But since today is Valentine’s Day, spend a little time today coming up with an interesting storyline using the formula I’ve described here.

Then flesh out this storyline to create a romantic short story.

As you continue reading romance, you can always go back to the story you create today and make it better and better until, finally, it’s ready for publication.

Try it!

Suzanne Lieurance is the author of more than 30 published books, a freelance writer, and the Working Writer's Coach.

She publishes The Morning Nudge, a short email for writers and other creative types, every weekday morning.

Get your free subscription now at http://www.morningnudge.com.

Recognize and Weed Out Self Doubt to Reach Your Goals

Self doubt can creep into your psyche without you even suspecting it’s there until the first niggling thought makes itself clear.

This happens to writers all the time.

If you're a writer, you must constantly be aware of your thoughts and how you’re reacting to them, so you can weed out thoughts of self-doubt before they grow and take over your creativity and destroy your goals.

Doubts can run wild in your mind, making you question your abilities about anything new or different.

If you’re prepared, you can recognize the doubts for the untrue limiting beliefs they are and let your knowledge and common sense get you through.

When you check in to reality, you’ll realize that the negative thoughts are occurring for various reasons.

For example, you could be lost in comparing yourself with other writers.

This may make you feel inadequate and doubt your ability to succeed.

Make a firm decision and stick to it.

When self doubt about what you’re trying to accomplish creeps into your thoughts, make a decision to either carry through with your goal or trash it and go on with something else you’re more certain of.

If you do decide to go on to something else, don’t think of it as a failure.

It was a learning experience that taught you a lesson and you aren’t wasting any more time on it.

If you decide to go through with the plan, take action immediately.

Making a fast decision may seem impulsive, but most likely the decision is based on intuition and the knowledge that you’ve prepared enough for the journey ahead.

You can always fine tune your plan as you progress.

At least you’re taking action toward your goals.

Replace negative self doubt with positive thoughts. Choose any method that works for you. Meditation, journaling, affirmations, listening to music or reading a good book or simply chatting with positive-minded friends may give you the boost you need to move on.

All of us find ourselves dealing with self doubt at some point in our writing careers.

But if you let self doubt get the best of you, by feeding into it and actually believing the untrue stories you’re telling yourself, it can destroy even the best of intentions for success.

Learn to recognize and weed out the crippling, negative thoughts and get on with achieving the goals you’ve set for yourself.

Begin by becoming aware of your thoughts – check in with them a few times a day.

You’ll soon be able to discern the “keeper” thoughts from the “discard” pile.

Try it!

As the Working Writer's Coach, Suzanne Lieurance helps people turn their passion for writing into a lucrative career.

She is founder and Director of the Working Writer's Club (membership is free) and offers tips, articles, and additional resources to other writers every weekday morning in The Morning Nudge (which is also free).

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