February 23, 2025 - March 30, 2025

​This course will provide guidance and support  on how to manage your thoughts and be your true self as a creative.

Based on the Amazon.com Best-Seller, Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations & Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife by Sharon Burton, CEO of Spark Your Creative Coaching, this immersive course blends reading, journaling, and meaningful discussions in a supportive community.

Here’s what you’ll experience:
✨ Inspiration: Exclusive access to our course website featuring weekly journaling prompts, exercises, and reading assignments.
✨ Community Connection: Live weekly discussions every Sunday at 6 PM ET, beginning February 23, 2025, where we’ll explore assigned chapters and offer mutual encouragement. Private website for replays and ongoing discussion.
✨ Personalized Support: Optional one-to-one creativity coaching tailored to your unique journey.

Whether you’re rekindling your creativity or seeking new ways to grow, the Creative Sparks Book Club provides the tools, insights, and support to light your creative fire.
Spaces are limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of this empowering experience!

February 23, 2025: Introduction

• What are Affirmations and How to Use them as a Tool for Creative Flow
• Defining Creative Blocks
• Writing Exercise

March 2, 2025: Affirmation 2: I Embrace My Inner Creativity & Affirmation 14: My Inner Critic is Powerless

• Conquering the Inner Critic
• Regaining Your Sense of Creative Identity
• Writing Exercise

March 9, 2025: Affirmation 7: I Welcome Creativity Into My Daily Life

• Tips for Time Management for Creativity
• Identifying Distractions from Creativity
• Writing Exercise

March 16, 2025: Affirmation 11: I Set and Reach My Creative Goals

• Micro-movements to complete tasks
• Setting Creative Intentions
• Setting Creative Goals
• Writing Exercise

March 23, 2025: Affirmation 13: I Flow Past All Obstacles to My Creativity

• The most common obstacles to creativity
• Staying in Creative Flow
• Writing Exercise

March 30, 2025: Affirmation 5: My Creative Practice Brings Me Peace

• The Benefits of Creativity for Self-Care
• How Creative Expression Can Serve as a Wellness Activity for Self-Care
• Writing Exercise

Can't make a class? Replays will be available.
NOTE: All Sales are Final...no refunds or exchanges.

All registration choices include live virtual sessions (recorded) and a dedicated website to share and connect with other creatives and the choice to receive a signed book and book swag.
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📚 Reserve Your Spot Today!
Cost: $39 (Course Only: does not include signed book or swag).  Register here.
Cost: $59 (Includes signed book and swag, must be ordered by February 11, 2025).  Register here. 

Black History Month Literary Weekend
February 20-22, 2025
Hosted by Meet the World Image Solutions

Thursday, February 20, 2025
​Books & Wine
Urban Grape DC
1301 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET

Join me and the other featured authors of the Black History Month Literary Weekend for a glass of wine and learn about our books. Free and Open to the Public.

Friday, February 21, 2025
Meet the Authors & Book Talk
Barnes & Noble at Bowie Town Center
15455 Emerald Way
Bowie, Maryland 20716

Join me and the other featured authors of the Black History Month Literary Weekend  for an inspiring discussion about our books.  All books will be available for purchase at this event.  Free and Open to the Public.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
The 9th Annual Ivory and Cream Affair
Literary Jazz Brunch
Harborside Hotel
6400 Oxon Hill Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Join us for the Meet the World Image Solutions' (MTWIS) signature event, The 9th Annual Ivory and Cream Affair Literary Jazz Brunch! The Ivory and Cream Affair is the culminating event of the Black History Month Literary Weekend, a celebration of African-American authors from throughout the United States.

This event will feature an amazing afternoon of live music, author interviews, great food, and MTWIS 8th and 9th Grade Essay Contest winners.

I am one of 12 featured authors from throughout the United States, representing a variety of genres as well as special guests including USA Today Best-selling author and literary agent, Naleighna Kai and live music by Brencore.

This is truly an event you don't want to miss! Get your tickets now and take advantage of early bird sales and VIP options 

Service project: Join us as we will donate 100 books to Books Breaking Borders this year. To participate, bring a new or gently used children's book. Or better yet, purchase one from the featured authors!

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Mindful Mornings is a VIRTUAL course provided by Art Works Now designed for adults seeking to establish creative routines and explore mindful artmaking techniques. Offered Monday through Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 am, you can register for individual sessions to fit your schedule. Ideal for adults of all ages and backgrounds, this course provides a flexible and supportive way to start your day with intention, whether you’re new to art or looking to deepen your mindful practice. Teaching Artists: Sharon Burton & Shushan Tesfuzigta
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Offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
30 Sessions (1/13 , 1/14 , 1/15 , 1/16 , 1/21 , 1/22 , 1/23 , 1/27 , 1/28 , 1/29 , 1/30 , 2/3 , 2/4 , 2/5 , 2/6 , 2/10 , 2/11 , 2/12 , 2/13 , 2/18 , 2/19 , 2/20 , 2/24 , 2/25 , 2/26 , 2/27 , 3/3 , 3/4 , 3/5 , 3/6)


Price: $20/Individual Class

In honor of National Novel Writing Month, join me for a Live Stream discussion featuring Lisa Tener, a renown Book Coach and author of the new book, Breathe, Write, Breathe.
During our discussion, Lisa and I  will talk about mindful breathing and other wellness techniques  in the book to help enhance creativity and make writing easier and more inspiring.

You can watch the live stream either on SYC YouTube Channel or Facebook.