Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for
Creativity at Midlife by Sharon J. Burton
non-fiction, SJB Ventures, LLC, May 14, 2024
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. As stated in the introduction, “In this book
you'll not only learn how to use affirmations to gain more confidence with your
creative life, but you'll discover how to use affirmations to overcome creative
blocks and create your own that are tailored to your specific needs and goals.”
The introduction defines the intention and the scope of
the entire text, leading into the affirmations. Each one provides an opening
context for specific goals, then practical strategies for achieving those
stated goals, followed by personal revelations about a named individual’s
creative pursuits. Journal reflection points as prompts to inspire relevant
journaling close out each chapter.
The “Moving Forward on Your Creative Journey” section offers concluding reflections and suggestions for next steps. The itemized list of contributors embodies a broad range and depth of all things creative. A detailed bibliography provides additional resources for further study. Acknowledgements and the author's bio encourage and inspire readers to explore their creative potential.
[Note: Sharon J. Burton and I connected years ago through my work as outreach director for The Write Women Book Fest, which is hosted by The Write Women Network. She was kind enough to give me an ARC without any strings or expectations attached.]
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