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Dec 2021
7m 53s

Building Confidence (Episode 85)

Walden University Writing Center
About this episode

How can student writers build their confidence? Guest Grete Howland explores three main approaches students can use in this month's episode.


Relevant Resources:

How to Set and Stick to a Writing Goal WriteCast episode

Why Set a Writing Goal webpage

How to Start and Sustain a Writing Group WriteCast episode


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