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“Yes, I, well, when I write, as often as I can, I try to write as if I'm talking to people. It doesn't always work, and one shouldn't always try it, but I try and write as if I am talking, and trying to engage the reader in conversation.” quote by Christopher Hitchens
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“Yes, I, well, when I write, as often as I can, I try to write as if I'm talking to people. It doesn't always work, and one shouldn't always try it, but I try and write as if I am talking, and trying to engage the reader in conversation.”

Christopher Hitchens

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He advocates writing conversationally to engage readers, though it may not always succeed.

In simple terms: Write as if speaking to a person.

Key Takeaway

Make writing feel like a dialogue.

Themes

writing engagement voice

Mood

intimate reflective

Type

advice style

When to use this quote

  • blog posts
  • novels
  • speeches
  • teaching

Key Concepts

conversation reader connection authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does a conversational tone affect credibility?
  • When is a formal tone preferable?
A Different Perspective

May sound informal for academic contexts.

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