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
Unlock Your Creative Potential: Affirmation Card Workshop
Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301 United States
Saturday, November 2, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee
(Register by midnight on October 29)
Are you looking to reignite your creative spark? Do you want to cultivate a mindset that empowers your artistic journey? Join us for a transformative workshop, inspired by the new book, Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife , where you’ll create personalized affirmation cards designed to inspire and motivate your creative spirit. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations.
In this workshop, you’ll discover the power of positive affirmations in boosting your creativity and self-confidence. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations. Through hands-on activities and guided exercises, you’ll create beautiful affirmation cards that serve as daily reminders of your creative potential.
The $15 supply fee includes collage materials, however participants are welcome and encouraged to bring their own collage materials. Signed copies of Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife (Swiner Publishing Company, 2024) will be available for purchase during the workshops.
Register here by October 29th.
Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301 United States
Saturday, November 2, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee
(Register by midnight on October 29)
Are you looking to reignite your creative spark? Do you want to cultivate a mindset that empowers your artistic journey? Join us for a transformative workshop, inspired by the new book, Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife , where you’ll create personalized affirmation cards designed to inspire and motivate your creative spirit. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations.
In this workshop, you’ll discover the power of positive affirmations in boosting your creativity and self-confidence. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations. Through hands-on activities and guided exercises, you’ll create beautiful affirmation cards that serve as daily reminders of your creative potential.
The $15 supply fee includes collage materials, however participants are welcome and encouraged to bring their own collage materials. Signed copies of Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife (Swiner Publishing Company, 2024) will be available for purchase during the workshops.
Register here by October 29th.
Affirmation Card Workshop and Book Signing
September 22, 2024, 2:00 pm ET
The Studio of Darien, GA
111 Walton St.
Darien, GA 31305
Register Here
Are you looking to reignite your creative spark? Do you want to cultivate a mindset that empowers your artistic journey? Join us for a transformative workshop, inspired by the new book, Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife by instructor Sharon Burton, where you’ll create personalized affirmation cards designed to inspire and motivate your creative spirit. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations. Her books will be available for purchase.
September 22, 2024, 2:00 pm ET
The Studio of Darien, GA
111 Walton St.
Darien, GA 31305
Register Here
Are you looking to reignite your creative spark? Do you want to cultivate a mindset that empowers your artistic journey? Join us for a transformative workshop, inspired by the new book, Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife by instructor Sharon Burton, where you’ll create personalized affirmation cards designed to inspire and motivate your creative spirit. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations. Her books will be available for purchase.
Author Talk and Book Signing
Hosted by the Literary Guild of St. Simons Island, GA
St. Simons Casino Theater
550 Beachview Drive
St. Simons Island, Georgia
Friday, October 11, 2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am ET
Free for members; $10 for non-members.
Registration is required via Eventbrite
Hosted by the Literary Guild of St. Simons Island, GA
St. Simons Casino Theater
550 Beachview Drive
St. Simons Island, Georgia
Friday, October 11, 2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am ET
Free for members; $10 for non-members.
Registration is required via Eventbrite
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.