The name of J.K. Rowling needs no introduction. The character of Harry Potter has become a rage with not only kids but also with youngsters and grown-ups. She might have millions from the Harry Potter series now. But the beginning was not at all a cakewalk. Before the first book 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' (later published in the US as 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone') was published by the small publisher Bloomsbury, the manuscript was rejected by twelve publishers. The manuscript was accepted because of the publisher's daughter, who was curious to read the next chapter after being given the first chapter. Since
then there has been no looking back. She has many awards including Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, British Book Award. Rowling is not only a terrific writer but also a philanthropist has done many charity works.
She was born on 31 July, 1965 in England. She completed her first manuscript for the first in the Harry Potter series, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' in 1995. It was published in 1997. The second in series was published 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ' in 1998, third 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' in 1999, fourth 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' in 2000, fifth 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' in 2003, sixth 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' in 2005 and the last to be released on 21 July,2007 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. Her other books include 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'(2001), 'Quidditch Through the Ages'(2001).
The lesson to be learnt from the experience of Rowling is that don't give up if you have faith in your writing and have faith in your writing skills. People are not born stars, it is because of their
perseverance and determination that they succeed.
then there has been no looking back. She has many awards including Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, British Book Award. Rowling is not only a terrific writer but also a philanthropist has done many charity works.
She was born on 31 July, 1965 in England. She completed her first manuscript for the first in the Harry Potter series, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' in 1995. It was published in 1997. The second in series was published 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ' in 1998, third 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' in 1999, fourth 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' in 2000, fifth 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' in 2003, sixth 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' in 2005 and the last to be released on 21 July,2007 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. Her other books include 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'(2001), 'Quidditch Through the Ages'(2001).
The lesson to be learnt from the experience of Rowling is that don't give up if you have faith in your writing and have faith in your writing skills. People are not born stars, it is because of their
perseverance and determination that they succeed.
1 comment:
It's inspiring for an aspiring author like me to know Harry Potter was rejected 12 times....good post!
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