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Is your inner artist awake and inspired, bursting with brilliant ideas? Or, has it been slumbering so long you almost forgot you had one? In this heartfelt and uplifting book, award-winning author and creative entrepreneur Teresa R. Funke draws on nearly three decades of experience to show you in quick, readable bursts: What makes you uniquely creative Why your art or ideas matter How to silence your inner critic and access the courage to create How to carve out time to follow your passion How to trust your intuition and tap into your Higher Self Today's chaotic world requires an army of creative thinkers--and you are one of them. This transformative book will help you ignite your creative spirit and rediscover your passion, your purpose, and your power.

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A compassionate and encouraging look at the costs and deep rewards of the artistic way of life. There's no shortage of empowering manuals about creativity, but readers will likely find Funke's to be a memorable one. --Kirkus Reviews As an expert on overcoming perfectionism and creative blocks, I know that shame is one of the main causes of both. Teresa's book offers many solutions for neutralizing that shame, so you can go on to live the joyfully creative life you've always dreamed of. --Hillary Rettig, author of The 7 Secrets of the Prolific and The Lifelong Activist Whether you need a boost in energy, morale, or an increase in your happiness-factor, Bursts of Brilliance is a must-read. --Kathryn Kemp Guylay, MBA, CNC, bestselling author and founder of MakeEverythingFun.com Teresa is a beautiful writer who takes you into her world like an old friend. She inspires you to live the life you were meant to live and to recognize how talented, unique, and impactful you are. Her nuggets of wisdom in Bursts of Brilliance give you hope for who you are and what you want to create now and in the future. --Jean Marie DiGiovanna, speaker, executive coach, author/artist Eloquently written and with great insight, Teresa Funke's writings will resonate with anyone who has wrestled with finding a greater sense of mindfulness and peace while struggling with the solitary life of the creative process. Bursts of Brilliance is a wonderful resource, no matter what your age or level of experience. --Jephta Bernstein, founder and executive director, Off the Hook Arts Whether working with writers in classrooms or in film production meetings, I've learned that creative people need to nurture their spirits as much as their craft. Bursts of Brilliance connects creatives to the inspiration so essential to their process and success. We need this book. --Trai Cartwright, story development professional, Craftwrite

"""A compassionate and encouraging look at the costs and deep rewards of the artistic way of life. There's no shortage of empowering manuals about creativity, but readers will likely find Funke's to be a memorable one."" --Kirkus Reviews ""As an expert on overcoming perfectionism and creative blocks, I know that shame is one of the main causes of both. Teresa's book offers many solutions for neutralizing that shame, so you can go on to live the joyfully creative life you've always dreamed of."" --Hillary Rettig, author of The 7 Secrets of the Prolific and The Lifelong Activist ""Whether you need a boost in energy, morale, or an increase in your happiness-factor, Bursts of Brilliance is a must-read."" --Kathryn Kemp Guylay, MBA, CNC, bestselling author and founder of MakeEverythingFun.com ""Teresa is a beautiful writer who takes you into her world like an old friend. She inspires you to live the life you were meant to live and to recognize how talented, unique, and impactful you are. Her nuggets of wisdom in Bursts of Brilliance give you hope for who you are and what you want to create now and in the future."" --Jean Marie DiGiovanna, speaker, executive coach, author/artist ""Eloquently written and with great insight, Teresa Funke's writings will resonate with anyone who has wrestled with finding a greater sense of mindfulness and peace while struggling with the solitary life of the creative process. Bursts of Brilliance is a wonderful resource, no matter what your age or level of experience."" --Jephta Bernstein, founder and executive director, Off the Hook Arts ""Whether working with writers in classrooms or in film production meetings, I've learned that creative people need to nurture their spirits as much as their craft. Bursts of Brilliance connects creatives to the inspiration so essential to their process and success. We need this book."" --Trai Cartwright, story development professional, Craftwrite"

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Teresa R. Funke is the embodiment of the modern artist/entrepreneur. She is an author, speaker, consultant, and community catalyst. She has written seven award-winning works of fiction, a well-received inspirational blog, and numerous published articles, essays, and short stories. Learn more about Teresa's fiction and writing tools at www.teresafunke.com And visit the companion website, www.burstsofbrilliance.com, for more tips on how to live your best creative life.

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