"There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." ~ William Somerset Maugham
William Somerset Maugham was born in the British Embassy in Paris.
By the time he was ten, both William’s parents were dead.
His uncle, a Minister in the Church of England, took him in.
Maugham became a medical student.
His first novel sold well, so he decided to abandon medicine and become a full-time writer.
Maugham became a medical student.
His first novel sold well, so he decided to abandon medicine and become a full-time writer.
Maugham found fame when his plays about marriage and manners became popular.
At the age of 40, during WWI, Maugham joined a Red Cross ambulance unit in France and served on the Western Front
At the age of 40, during WWI, Maugham joined a Red Cross ambulance unit in France and served on the Western Front
Sir John Wallinger, head of Britain’s Military Intelligence (MI6) recruited Maugham act as an agent.
He acted as a link between MI6 in London and its agents working in Europe.
Between writing and spying, Maugham had time to form long lasting relationships with both men and women.
Between writing and spying, Maugham had time to form long lasting relationships with both men and women.
I should think he found a lot to write about. :D
