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Scott Rochesterscottrochester
2026-02-12

12 Feb 'advice for a fellow writer'

The famous novelist W. Somerset Maugham said “There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.”

I say there are a whole bunch of rules that I follow, but they are rules which I have prepared, and they are for me only.

Develop a system of your own, for only you, and quote Somerset Maugham at anybody who challenges your unique approach.

1934 Photo of Somerset Maugham from Wikipedia A dour looking Englishman with jacket and diamond patterned tie wearing a handerchief in the breast pocket. His stripey shirt has a plain white collar. He has slicked back hair, deep set eyes and a gentle frown. Garden shrubs in the background. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Somerset_Maugham
Scott Rochesterscottrochester
2026-02-03

3 Feb 'What signature marks your work as definitively and effectively yours?'

ClaireVoyant, AngryBard, HayWire and BarmyWaffle vigorously assert that Scott Rochester's Hallmark signature is the unrelenting use of amusing names.

characters from book 1 - SlenderWolf Conflicts and Alliances - all watercolour paintings A 13 year old orphan girl who vaguely resembles Princess Leia with dark brown hair parted in the middle, creating two pigtails and coiled into buns, secured with bobby pins (the Cinnamon Bun style). She has deep chestnut coloured eyes and a pleasant smile. Her tiny blue ceramic earrings and matching necklace are simple, and match her Royal blue V neck dress. The image is labelled ClaireVoyant. A 13 year old boy- he has neat dark brown hair, trimmed nicely at the sides and plentiful on top with a faint wave. His eyes are a beautiful blue. His face has a neutral expression with the merest hint of a smile. He is wearing a white T shirt against a plain grey background. The image is labelled AngryBard. He’s never angry unless you interfere with his book reading habit. An 18 year old young man - he has fly away blonde hair and blue eyes - in this relaxed pose he has a thoughtful and neutral expression - he is wearing a white T shirt - the image is labelled HayWire A 60 year old man with receding grey hair and frameless glasses. He is wearing a white lab coat over a light blue shirt, and has a dark navy tie. He looks like the archetypal scientist. He has a serious look on his face and he likes to point out “My name’s Emmett. But everybody calls me Barmy! Barmy as in proper noun, not as in adjective! Though some might disagree!” - The image is labelled BarmyWaffle. copyright 2025

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