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David Ritchie writes from Brookline, Massachusetts. His articles have appeared in the New York Times Magazine and many other periodicals.
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Do You Need That Adverb?

novembre 18, 2014 by David Ritchie | 2 commentaires sur Do You Need That Adverb?

Readers with long memories may recall Tom Swiftie jokes from the early 1960s. Named after the hero in the Tom Swift series of juvenile adventure novels, Tom Swifties relied on a corny use of adverbs. Here are examples: “We’re travelling faster than sound!” said Tom, swiftly. “The temperature is 200 degrees!” said Tom, heatedly. “It’s […]

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Invisible Writing

mai 6, 2014 by David Ritchie | Un commentaire sur Invisible Writing

Thirty years ago, in his film Zelig, Woody Allen portrayed a “human chameleon” — a man who took on the personalities of people around him. A ghostwriter must be something like that: a “chameleon” who can write in the voice of any client. As a ghostwriter, you must convey your client’s message to the public. […]

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