by Suzanne Lieurance
The Secret, a book by Rhonda Byrne, probably doesn’t immediately come to mind when you think about writing a book or building a writing career.
But it should.
Because the Law of Attraction has everything to do with whether you become the writer you want to be… or stay stuck wishing you could.
At its core, the Law of Attraction is simple: You attract what you consistently think about, focus on, and expect.
But here’s where many writers get it wrong.
They think it’s about wishing.
It’s not.
You can’t sit around imagining yourself as a best-selling author while never writing a book.
You can’t picture clients hiring you if you’re not putting your work out into the world.
The Law of Attraction works with your actions—not instead of them.
And when you understand how to use it the right way, it becomes one of the most powerful tools you have as a writer.
Why the Law of Attraction Matters for Writers
Many writers struggle with the same patterns:
• Starting but not finishing
• Doubting their ability
• Waiting to feel ready
• Looking for external validation
These aren’t just productivity problems.
They’re identity problems.
And that’s exactly where the Law of Attraction comes in.
Because what you believe about yourself as a writer shapes:
• what you create
• how often you show up
• whether you finish
• and what opportunities you allow into your life
If you see yourself as someone who “tries to write,” you’ll keep trying.
If you see yourself as a writer who finishes, publishes, and shares your work, you’ll begin to act like that person.
And that’s when things start to shift.
The Three Core Steps of the Law of Attraction for Writers
The process itself is simple.
But simple doesn’t mean easy.
These three steps work when you actually apply them—not just think about them.
Step 1: Ask for What You Want (Get Specific)
Most writers think they know what they want.
But when you look closer, it’s usually vague.
“I want to be a writer.”
“I want to publish a book.”
“I want to make money writing.”
That’s not enough.
Clarity is what activates everything.
You need to get specific about:
• what you want to write
• who you want to write for
• what kind of writing life you want to live
Instead of saying: “I want to be a published writer,” Try: “I write practical, encouraging books for aspiring writers who want to finish what they start.”
Now you’re giving your mind something real to work with.
If you’re not sure yet, start with a simple mission statement.
Ask yourself:
- Who do I want to help with my writing?
- What do I want my writing to do for them?
- What kind of writer do I want to become?
This clarity becomes your anchor.
From there, use visual reminders.
Your brain responds to what it sees repeatedly.
If you want to speak at events, find an image of a speaker on stage.
If you want to publish books, create a mock-up of your future book cover.
Put these where you’ll see them daily.
Not as decoration—but as direction.
Step 2: Believe You Can Have It (Shift Your Identity)
This is where many writers get stuck.
Not because they don’t want success.
But because they don’t believe it’s available to them.
They carry thoughts like:
• “I’m not good enough.”
• “There are too many writers already.”
• “Who would want to read what I write?”
These beliefs quietly shape everything.
So, the goal here isn’t to force yourself to “believe harder.”
It’s to become the person who already has what you want.
This is where the Law of Attraction becomes practical.
Instead of waiting until you succeed to feel like a writer…
You start living like one now.
That means:
• You write regularly
• You talk about your work as something real
• You take your writing seriously
You don’t wait for proof.
You become the proof.
One simple way to do this is through daily self-talk.
Talk about your work as if it’s already part of your life.
Say things like:
• “I’m working on my next book.”
• “My readers are going to love this.”
• “I show up and finish what I start.”
At first, it might feel uncomfortable.
That’s normal.
You’re replacing old patterns.
You can also use affirmations—but make them believable.
Instead of: “I’m a world-famous author,” Try: “I’m becoming a writer who shows up and finishes consistently.”
That’s something your mind can accept—and build on.
A manifestation journal can help here, too.
Write as your future-writer-self:
• What are you working on?
• What have you completed?
• What does your writing life look like now?
You’re not pretending.
You’re practicing.
Step 3: Prepare to Receive (Take Aligned Action)
This is where everything comes together.
Because the Law of Attraction isn’t passive.
It’s responsive.
When you’re clear on what you want and you’re thinking like the writer you’re becoming, you naturally start taking action.
Not forced action.
Inspired action.
This might look like:
• Starting a blog
• Outlining your book
• Pitching an article
• Reaching out to potential clients
• Joining a writing group or program
The key is this: You act from the identity you’re building—not from doubt.
Instead of asking: “What if this doesn’t work?”
You begin to ask: “What would a writer who succeeds do next?”
And then you do that.
As you take these steps, something interesting happens.
Things start to shift.
You notice opportunities.
You meet the right people.
Ideas come more easily.
It’s not magic.
It’s alignment.
You’re finally moving in the same direction as your goal.
What This Looks Like in Real Life
Let’s make this practical.
A writer using the Law of Attraction doesn’t:
• wait to feel motivated
• overthink every idea
• start and stop constantly
Instead, they:
• get clear on what they’re creating
• show up consistently
• think and act like someone who finishes
They don’t do this perfectly.
They do it consistently.
And that’s what creates results.
Common Mistakes Writers Make with the Law of Attraction
It helps to know what not to do.
Many writers:
• Focus only on thinking, not action
• Stay vague about what they want
• Wait for confidence before starting
• Give up when results aren’t immediate
The Law of Attraction doesn’t work like a switch you flip.
It works like momentum you build.
Every time you:
• write
• think like your future-writer-self
• take aligned action
you strengthen that momentum.
How to Start Using This Today
You don’t need to overhaul your entire life.
Start simple.
1. Get clear on one writing goal
2. Decide who you are as a writer right now
3. Take one action today that supports that identity
That’s it.
Do that again tomorrow.
And the next day.
This is how you move from: “I want to be a writer” to: “I am a writer—and I finish what I start.”
The Law of Attraction Is Already Working
Whether you realize it or not, you’re already using the Law of Attraction.
Your current results are coming from:
• what you focus on
• what you believe
• how you act
So the real question isn’t: “Does this work?”
It’s: “Am I using it on purpose?”
When you start using it intentionally, everything begins to shift.
Not overnight.
But steadily.
And in a way that lasts.
Where to Go Next
If this resonates with you, keep going.
Here are some next steps to deepen your practice:
• Explore journaling techniques that reinforce your identity
• Work through limiting beliefs that keep you stuck
• Focus on becoming a writer who finishes what they start
And if you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to The Morning Nudge so you get simple, guidance every weekday to help you stay aligned with the writing life you want to create.
This isn’t about hoping things will change.
It’s about becoming the writer who creates change.
And once you do that, everything else follows.
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Suzanne Lieurance is the author of over 40 published books and a transformational Law of Attraction coach for writers who are ready to stop waiting to feel like the real thing. At Write by the Sea, she guides writers through the identity shift that changes everything — not just the writing, but the whole life built around it. She is the publisher of Manifesting Monthly and the host of Monday Morning Manifestors.
