Episode 085 / Becca Syme from the Better Faster Academy joins us to talk about the impact of the pandemic on our writing lives and give us some coping strategies. In this podcast you’ll discover:  How the extensive time of dealing with trauma and stress from the pandemic is impacting us What energy pennies are and how traveling to “pandemic land” produces a currency exchange that reduces their value, causing us to use more energy to get the same amount done The danger of black and white thinking Why some people are more productive during stressful times Tips for how to create more energy pennies   Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.   WIKT 002 - Leaning into Your Strengths in your Writing Business with Becca Syme WIKT 048 - Becca Syme on Unrealistic Expecations and JOMO (the Joy of Missing out)  Unstoppable Authors podcast - interview with Sara about writing a series and podcasting for readers Better Faster Academy Quitcast Youtube Channel The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes  Jami’s Launch Plan Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist