Which famous 20th century author worked as an advertising copywriter and claimed this experience taught him to 'write short, declarative sentences' that later defined his literary style?

Before becoming celebrated authors, several literary giants worked in advertising, using their wordsmithing talents to sell products. Their advertising careers significantly influenced their writing styles and themes. This trivia question explores the fascinating intersection between literary creation and commercial copywriting, revealing how some of the most revered books in history were shaped by their authors' experiences crafting persuasive advertising copy.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ernest Hemingway
Virginia Woolf
James Joyce