Writing Quote by W. Somerset Maugham: There are Three Rules for Writing a Novel

"There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are."

– W. Somerset Maugham

(January 25, 1874 – December 16, 1965)

William Somerset Maugham CH was an English playwright, novelist, and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest-paid author during the 1930s. Both Maugham's parents died before he was 10, and the orphaned boy was raised by a paternal uncle who was emotionally cold. Wikipedia

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Writing Quote by W. Somerset Maugham: Tell Stories

"If you can tell stories, create characters, devise incidents, and have sincerity and passion, it doesn’t matter how you write."

– W. Somerset Maugham

(January 25, 1874 – December 16, 1965)

William Somerset Maugham CH was an English playwright, novelist, and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest-paid author during the 1930s. Both Maugham's parents died before he was 10, and the orphaned boy was raised by a paternal uncle who was emotionally cold. Wikipedia

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