Four Ways to Find Flow As You Write Your Book

Do you want to write a book that positively impacts the world?

After writing and publishing two books—and coaching dozens of soulful leaders in bringing their transformational books to life since co-founding Modern Wisdom Press in 2019—I've made it my mission to help aspiring authors get unstuck and into flow.

Contrary to all the bust-your-a** book-writing myths, writing your book doesn’t have to be an arduous feat. You don’t need to suffer, take a sabbatical, or ignore your life’s responsibilities to finish your manuscript.

When you understand how to access the energy of flow, writing can actually feel joyful and alive. I know this firsthand. After years of struggling to write my first book, I finally discovered how to write with ease, clarity, and grace—an experience that became the foundation for my book-coaching mission today.

Don’t get me wrong—writing a book does require effort. But when you learn to align your personal energy with the universal current of flow, that effort feels effortless. Writer’s block fades away, and you become a clear channel for the message your soul came here to share.

The FLOW Method: Four Steps to Awaken Your Creative Energy

In my award-winning book Awaken Into Flow: The Soulful Leader’s Guide to Writing a Transformational Book—recently honored with a CIPA EVVY Book Award—I share the details of the FLOW Method I developed and now use with my coaching clients. If you’re ready to experience more clarity, creativity, and joy as you write your book, these four foundational steps will help you find your flow:

1. Follow the Breath

Simply slowing down and returning to the present moment is the first step to accessing the energy of flow. When we're writing, it's easy to get stuck in our heads, overthinking, which gets us nowhere fast. Becoming present by following the breath will lead to more flow as you write. I invite you to do it now by inhaling to a count of five and exhaling to a count of five. Close your eyes, repeat for three to five full breath cycles, and watch your mind relax. By following your breath, you balance intellect with intuition—and open to more expansiveness and creative flow.

2. Let Go of Fear

Every author encounters fear—sometimes disguised as procrastination, perfectionism, or the belief that “it’s not the right time.” Underneath, it’s usually fear of failure, judgment, visibility, or even success.
What limiting beliefs might be holding you back? With awareness and courage, you can move through fear and take aligned action. Remember: your biggest growth (and your book!) lives just outside your comfort zone.

3. Own Your Inner Wisdom

When you begin to trust your inner guidance, you’ll find the clarity and confidence to write from your truth. Every experience you’ve had has prepared you to share the message your readers need.
Your voice and story matter. Even if others have written on similar topics, no one can share this wisdom the way you can. Your words and energy will resonate with those seeking the exact transformation you offer.

4. Write From the Heart

The more authentic and transparent you are, the more your readers will connect with you. Writing from the heart invites vulnerability—and that vulnerability builds trust.
Shift from trying to be the “perfect expert” to being a real human with insights, lessons, and compassion to share. When your writing becomes an act of service, your heart-centered message will naturally attract those meant to find you.

If you're seeking practical tools and guidance for writing your transformational book, I wrote Awaken Into Flow for you. Each chapter includes guided practices and flow-writing prompts to help you overcome obstacles, access your creative energy, and write from a place of alignment and joy—so you can finish your book and share your wisdom with the world.

✨ Download Chapter One for free, including guided prompts to help you find your flow:
www.modernwisdompress.com/awaken-into-flow 

To your Inner Wisdom,

Catherine Gregory

Cofounder, Modern Wisdom Press