Are you ready to rediscover, reclaim or reignite your creative flame and embark on an exciting journey of self-expression and imagination? Midlife is the perfect moment to embrace your inner artist, and "Creative Sparks" is your guiding light on this transformative path.
About the book
Within the pages of Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations & Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife, you'll discover:
21 Empowering Affirmations: Harness the power of positive thinking to silence your inner critic and awaken your creative genius. These affirmations are like a secret code, unlocking the gates to your boundless imagination.
Creativity Tips: Gain invaluable wisdom from an artist, poet and creativity coach who’s been there…and who has worked with artists, writers and other creatives to unblock and move forward with their creative flow..
Inspiration: From visual artists, writers, and creatives who have ventured into the uncharted realms of inspiration. Learn their secrets, habits, and techniques to channel your creativity into something remarkable.
Unleash Your Unique Brilliance & Hidden Potential: Midlife is a season of self-discovery and reinvention. "Creative Sparks" will help you through journal exercises to rekindle your artistic passions, guiding you to create your most meaningful and fulfilling work yet.. From painting to writing, music to crafts, you'll find the inspiration to embrace your artistic calling, no matter your chosen medium.
If you've ever dreamed of creating something extraordinary, if you've yearned to express your innermost thoughts and feelings, and if you're seeking the inspiration to make your creative dreams a reality, then "Creative Sparks" is the key to unlocking your artistic potential.
about the author
Sharon J. Burton is an artist, art curator, poet, teaching artist, yoga nidra guide, certified creativity coach and founder of Spark Your Creative based in the Washington, DC area. Since 2016, she has focused on helping people in "creative recovery"...those looking to revive or jump start their creativity through group and individual coaching, workshops, her blog and as the host of Spark Your Creative Podcast which features artists and other creatives who are using their unique talents to create more mindful communities and a safer world. Learn more about Sharon here.
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praise for creative sparks
"There's a shift happening. From #grayhairdontcare to Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn and other bestselling fiction titles featuring women (and all kinds of people) who're over 50, a popular home shopping network’s Over 50 & Fabulous programming, and advertising campaigns that present “seasoned" people as vibrant, engaging, and interested in pursuing assorted new challenges, attitudes toward midlife are moving from doom and gloom to excitement about what comes next. Creative Sparks… supports that endeavor in pursuit of the arts." Pivots, New Challenges, Surprising Revelations & Joy- Blerdy Binge Reader
"I have a copy and it's a wonderful in-depth guide with everything from advice on dealing with the inner critic, how to create the perfect creative environment down to the lighting, along with ways to spark your creativity. She has great info on journaling as well as journaling prompts for every section covered in the book. If you're someone looking to add more creativity in your life or, as part of an already established creative practice, then this book is a must have. " Krysten Lindsay Hager, Author, Blogger, and Podcast guest host for Michigan Avenue Media
"Your book is amazing! I'm so sharing with my [art] students tonight!
Carolina Mayorga, Visual and Performance Artist
Carolina Mayorga, Visual and Performance Artist
"Creativity coach, artist, poet and author Sharon Burton demonstrates through her personal and client stories how midlife is the perfect time to reclaim your creativity. Creative Sparks offers powerful affirmations to help you get started, and the inspiration and personal growth tools to follow through." Lisa Tener, Author and Award-Winning Book coach, Founder of "Bring Your Book to Life[R].
Book Signings & Events
Do you want to embark on a creative life and think it's too late? Do you want to cultivate a mindsetthat empowers your artistic journey?
Spark Your Creative Coaching presents Creative Sparks: An Afternoon of Art, Affirmations and Conversation—a transformative event designed to inspire and motivate your creative spirit.
This afternoon of creativity and conversation kicks off with a workshop, led by mixed media artist, Maria Geary of Relaxing in Art, which offers offering you the opportunity to create personalized affirmation cards that align with your artistic goals and aspirations. Through hands-on activities and guided exercises, you'll discover the power of positive affirmations in boosting your creativity and self-confidence. You will leave with beautiful, personalized affirmation cards to serve as daily reminders of your creative potential.
In addition to the workshop, enjoy live poetry by the talented poet, Latisha Nashay and a reading from Spark Your Creative Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife by author, artist and creativity coach, Sharon J. Burton.
The event will culminate in a dynamic panel discussion on Embracing Creativity at Midlife and Beyond, featuring Sharon Burton, Maria Geary, and Latisha Nashay. The discussion will be moderated by C. Nicole Swiner, MD, CEO of Swiner Publishing Company.
Your registration fee includes a personalized signed copy of Creative Sparks by the author, a one hour creative workshop, where you can take home your own affirmation card(s), poetry performance and panel discussion.
Light refreshments will be available.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, create, and be inspired!
Spark Your Creative Coaching presents Creative Sparks: An Afternoon of Art, Affirmations and Conversation—a transformative event designed to inspire and motivate your creative spirit.
This afternoon of creativity and conversation kicks off with a workshop, led by mixed media artist, Maria Geary of Relaxing in Art, which offers offering you the opportunity to create personalized affirmation cards that align with your artistic goals and aspirations. Through hands-on activities and guided exercises, you'll discover the power of positive affirmations in boosting your creativity and self-confidence. You will leave with beautiful, personalized affirmation cards to serve as daily reminders of your creative potential.
In addition to the workshop, enjoy live poetry by the talented poet, Latisha Nashay and a reading from Spark Your Creative Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife by author, artist and creativity coach, Sharon J. Burton.
The event will culminate in a dynamic panel discussion on Embracing Creativity at Midlife and Beyond, featuring Sharon Burton, Maria Geary, and Latisha Nashay. The discussion will be moderated by C. Nicole Swiner, MD, CEO of Swiner Publishing Company.
Your registration fee includes a personalized signed copy of Creative Sparks by the author, a one hour creative workshop, where you can take home your own affirmation card(s), poetry performance and panel discussion.
Light refreshments will be available.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, create, and be inspired!
Book Release & Virtual Launch Celebration
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
PoDCAST & BLOG Interviews
Literary Moments Magazine,Virtual Juneteenth Day Book Fair, June 19, 2024. I participated with several authors in a Virtual Book Discussion hosted by Literary Moments Magazine with a reading of Creative Sparks. Watch here.
Horizons with Meet the World Image Solutions Author Lounge: I was interviewed with Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson, founder of Meet the World Image Solutions, LLC on her weekly virtual program showcasing authors across the country. Watch the video conversation here.
Art is Moving Virtual Interview: The dynamic duo at Art is Moving recently conducted a video interview with me about Creative Sparks and how the book came about. Watch the video for our conversation here.
Embracing Intensity Podcast: Hosted by Aurora Remember. We chatted about the seeing creativity as a form of self care and I shared the book chapter on the topic. Listen here.
Spiritual Artist Podcast: Host Chris Miller of the popular Spiritual Artist Podcast and I talk about Creative Sparks and using affirmations to help support your creative practice. Watch the video here.
Reinvention Rebels Podcast: Host Wendy Battles of the Reinvention Rebels Podcast and I talk about Creative Awakening Embracing Midlife Reinvention and the book. Listen here.
Horizons with Meet the World Image Solutions Author Lounge: I was interviewed with Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson, founder of Meet the World Image Solutions, LLC on her weekly virtual program showcasing authors across the country. Watch the video conversation here.
Art is Moving Virtual Interview: The dynamic duo at Art is Moving recently conducted a video interview with me about Creative Sparks and how the book came about. Watch the video for our conversation here.
Embracing Intensity Podcast: Hosted by Aurora Remember. We chatted about the seeing creativity as a form of self care and I shared the book chapter on the topic. Listen here.
Spiritual Artist Podcast: Host Chris Miller of the popular Spiritual Artist Podcast and I talk about Creative Sparks and using affirmations to help support your creative practice. Watch the video here.
Reinvention Rebels Podcast: Host Wendy Battles of the Reinvention Rebels Podcast and I talk about Creative Awakening Embracing Midlife Reinvention and the book. Listen here.