Name: Positive Writing Affirmations, Part 1 (Episode 39) by WriteCast in WriteCast: A Casual Conversation for Serious Writers
Duration: 12 min 12 s
Description: Brittany makes an announcement, shares her experience with positive affirmations, and talks with Beth about how students can use affirmations to create an uplifting, supportive mindset about their writing process and progress. After listening, check out Part 2 (episode 40) for writing affirmations that you can use to increase your writing positivity.

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