Shannon Lawrence

So inspiring to hear how you're coming back fr...

2026-02-04T01:56:42.062-08:00

So inspiring to hear how you're coming back from burnout, and your accomplishments <3 <3 <3

Whew! You always accomplish so much. I've been...

2026-01-12T10:45:47.232-08:00

Whew! You always accomplish so much. I've been with you on the burn out, but my angle is more toward homeschooling or video scripting. LOL. I'm always impressed by how many submissions you get out there, despite all you do actively with conferences. Here's to making 2026 the best!

Burnout is a pain to get over. You can never rush ...

2026-01-11T13:57:05.451-08:00

Burnout is a pain to get over. You can never rush it, so my only advice is keep being patient and good luck with all your writing.

I'm sure you'll get back into the swing of...

2026-01-11T12:08:34.776-08:00

I'm sure you'll get back into the swing of things soon; you're not one to sit around, as your accomplishments prove. Congrats on all you got through during 2025.

Thanks for co-hosting, Shannon. Your idea of burno...

2026-01-10T08:01:48.969-08:00

Thanks for co-hosting, Shannon. Your idea of burnout sounds like my idea of high productivity! Best wishes on pursuing your writing goals in 2026.

Thank you for co hosting! I hope all your goals fo...

2026-01-09T00:53:17.267-08:00

Thank you for co hosting! I hope all your goals for this year are attained. The burn out didn't destroy you, you took it for motivation to do more and better. That's amazing.

Thanks to you and the others for co-hosting! You s...

2026-01-08T19:21:01.506-08:00

Thanks to you and the others for co-hosting! You sound like you accomplished a lot in 2025. I only started writing my first fiction story since two years ago just last month due to revising my new short story collection. When I get burned out with my writing projects ill either take a short break (about one to two weeks) or temporarily reduce the load i take on.

Wow, you’ve accomplished a lot! Marketing is so di...

2026-01-08T09:15:18.622-08:00

Wow, you’ve accomplished a lot! Marketing is so difficult. Even when I put tons of effort into self promotion, I’ve never seen results from it. Good luck on your writing in 2026!

I wish you luck! Burnout is a real and dangerous t...

2026-01-08T09:05:07.898-08:00

I wish you luck! Burnout is a real and dangerous thing.

I love that you keep these statistics! Happy New y...

2026-01-08T06:16:14.279-08:00

I love that you keep these statistics! Happy New year!

Happy New Year! And thanks for co-hosting today. E...

2026-01-07T20:07:25.009-08:00

Happy New Year! And thanks for co-hosting today.
Even with burnout, it looks like you had a good writing and reading year in 2025. Good luck with your upcoming convention!

Wow, you accomplished so much last year! I know wh...

2026-01-07T15:50:03.284-08:00

Wow, you accomplished so much last year! I know when I've been burnt out, journaling and setting low expectations helped.

I think you managed a lot in 2025, so don't be...

2026-01-07T15:36:44.392-08:00

I think you managed a lot in 2025, so don't be hard on yourself. I don't have the answers for burn-out, but I'm pretty sure pressure is never helpful :). Here's to a better 2026!

For the burnout, your stats for 2025 are amazing. ...

2026-01-07T14:27:17.689-08:00

For the burnout, your stats for 2025 are amazing. Wishing you even better in 2026.

Your list of accomplishments for the year sound pr...

2026-01-07T14:10:40.239-08:00

Your list of accomplishments for the year sound pretty good to me. Wish I could tout half of that! But as I get older it all doesn't have the same significance for me. I'm content where I am for now. Have a great year!

Lee

Oh, Wow! That was a LOT last year. A little bit of...

2026-01-07T13:59:56.580-08:00

Oh, Wow! That was a LOT last year. A little bit of a refresher and self-care may be just the thing for a little while. Thank you so much for hosting this month! Happy new Year.

Actually, I think you had a very successful year, ...

2026-01-07T13:32:57.069-08:00

Actually, I think you had a very successful year, Shannon. Bravo! Lots and lots of work there to be able to accomplish so much. Please do take it easy on yourself. You are a productive writer. You will get back to full capacity. You are strong! Thanks for cohosting this month's IWSG question.

I love what you've done with the place ;-) I ...

2026-01-07T12:04:28.281-08:00

I love what you've done with the place ;-) I am so impressed by your accomplishments! I don't see burnout as being a problem for you. Thanks for co-hosting, and Happy New Year!

A year-end review is a great thing to do, and I ap...

2026-01-07T10:38:44.931-08:00

A year-end review is a great thing to do, and I applaud your accomplishments as well as your commitment to ponder the not-so-great. Thanks for co-hosting and congratulations on the new blog - another writing commitment with good dividends, perhaps to banish burnout!

Goodbye Burnout! It's time for that to go away...

2026-01-07T10:12:29.611-08:00

Goodbye Burnout! It's time for that to go away. Besides, look at all that you've done. That should give you the boost you need.

Wow, you've accomplished an impressive list of...

2026-01-07T08:11:54.809-08:00

Wow, you've accomplished an impressive list of projects. You deserve a break while you nurture yourself with love and appreciation. Thanks for co-hosting!

A busy year for sure. Lots of accomplishments but ...

2026-01-07T07:49:53.713-08:00

A busy year for sure. Lots of accomplishments but I can see where burnout could creep in. Hope you find a good balance this year!

Yeah, I used to overwork myself like that, and the...

2026-01-07T07:49:07.938-08:00

Yeah, I used to overwork myself like that, and the burnout can last months sometimes. Now I have no choice but to slow down because of health issues, but I'm finding by slowing down, I'm actually getting more quality work done. So it balances out.

Thanks for co-hosting!

Good luck in the new year!

Maybe the burnout is from doing so dang much! Wow ...

2026-01-07T07:40:13.917-08:00

Maybe the burnout is from doing so dang much! Wow you're busy!

Despite a tough year, you accomplished a lot.

2026-01-07T07:33:24.896-08:00

Despite a tough year, you accomplished a lot.