J.K Rowling: Behind The Entrepeneur

What is a Entrepreneur?

What is an entrepreneur? An ENTREPRENEUR is a person with an idea that works to make it a reality. Entrepreneurs may be politicians, celebrities, teachers, inventors or even you. An entrepreneur works to create an ENTERPRISE. Enterprise is a boldness or readiness in undertaking; adventurous spirit and ingenuity. An entrepreneur shows many brilliant characteristics.

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Joanne Kathleen Rowling

Joanne Kathleen Rowling is one of the most successful authors. She has written many books and supports many charities, but there is more to the entrepreneur than meets the eye. In her writing career J.K Rowling has sold over 450 million copies of her books and made over $1 billion. J.K Rowling IS an entrepreneur because she created an industry worth thousands, all with the use of her imagination. J.K Rowling's imagination is not the only factor of her success though, Joanne has been through many difficulties and gained many characteristics from this. Brave, creative, passionate, sociable and resilient are just a few ways to describe this entrepreneur.

We touch other people's lives simply by existing.
~J.K Rowling

Influences and Inspirations

Can you write one book? Can you write over ten books? For most writing is not an easy task, but for J.K Rowling it came naturally. Joanne wrote her first book at the age of six. This book 'Rabbit' was her first book and according to J.K Rowling she has not stopped writing since.

Though her life seems like a breeze J.K Rowling's life has been anything but easy. J.K Rowling's mother died at the age of forty five when Joanne was twenty five at this time. J.K Rowling and her family mourned for this early death. Many say her mothers death inspired Harry Potter's family situation. J.K Rowling has said that one of her worst regrets is that her mother never knew Harry Potter.

The Theme Of J.K Rowling's First Book

The Train

Entrepreneurs start their businesses from an idea and J.K Rowling did just that, but she did it in a very unlikely place. On a train. J.K Rowling tells her story like this , "It was 1990. I was traveling back to London on my own on a crowded train, and the idea for Harry Potter simply fell into my head. I did not have a functioning pen with me, but I do think this was probably a good thing. I simply sat and thought for hours."

J.K Rowling worked on her book for years before attempting to get an agent. She was turned down many times before an agent said yes. J.K Rowling worked on Harry Potter for years before finishing. She was incredibly eager to publish, for writing was her passion. Unfortunately things do not always come easily, J.K Rowling was denied publication of her book for a year before Bloomsbury Publishers decided to publish it. Today Harry Potter has been translated into 68 languages and is one of the most popular books sold and read.

J.K Rowling at Kings Cross Station

Her Passion

J.K Rowling is incredibly involved and passionate about her work. She was involved in filming all the Harry Potter movies through helping the actors and inspiring the cast and crew. J.K Rowling has sold over 450 million copies of her book and was once the richest author in the world. This changed as J.K donated the majority of her money to charities. J.K Rowling has been made famous by Harry Potter but that is not the only book series she has sold. The Casual Vacancy, The Tale of the Beedle Bard and The Cuckoo's Calling are just a few of her other books. Along with being an author J.K Rowling is also a philanthropist. A philanthropist is someone who works to promote the welfare of others. J.K Rowling works with over seven different charities and has donated over $160 million to them. Her commitment to being a philanthropist has aided her career as she has created a name for herself.

J.K Rowling with the cast of Harry Potter

Success in Society

J.K Rowling is successful. Creating something from nothing. Inspiring thousands. Reaching goals does not always determine success. In the case of J.K Rowling her success is judged by her passion, by her influence. Therefore she is successful because she has impacted society and still continues to.

Impacting society can be done in different ways. J.K Rowling has impacted the lives of children and adults everywhere. She has provided them with entertainment and influences throughout their lives through her books and movies. Apart from her books and movies Joanne has donated thousands to many different charities everywhere. She has changed lives, creating a huge impact on society all around the world.