Group Chat Litty: How to Write, Lesson 5 Q&A

How does it feel to write your freaking heart out?!

Jun 26, 2025

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OMG. You have a first draft of your story. Or, you're about to finish it by tomorrow's deadline at noon. EFF. FREAKING. YES! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

How did it feel to write with conviction? To take a strong stance on your angle with the primary sources, facts, and quotes to back you up? To craft a piece that’s totally and utterly yours from the simple blank canvas of a Word Doc or notebook page?

I’m so proud of you.

Let me know if you have any questions about Lesson 5, the importance of owning your POV, or if you need help finding/finessing yours. I'm here:

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Here are some examples of others owning their POV in their writing.

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