J.K. Rowling Tweets About Her Publishing Experience
For writers, publishing can be a very difficult obstacle to overcome, and even J.K. Rowling has had her setbacks. Yesterday, March 23, Rowling answered some questions about the publishing process and her setbacks on Twitter.
One obstacle many aspiring writers will face is finding an agent, and Rowling experienced this problem herself. For those who are not familiar with the publishing process, an agent is a middleman between the author and the publisher. An agent is there to get the best deal for the author and guide them in the publishing process. One fan tweeted about her feeling of nervousness while sending messages to agents. In response, Rowling discussed what happened to her at the beginning of her quest to find an agent.
.@Coffee_Is_love The first agent I ever queried sent back a slip saying ‘My list is full. The folder you sent wouldn’t fit in the envelope.’
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 23, 2015
A question that came up later in the Twitter discussion is one that many writers will face: the rejection letter.
.@babymegs_ Loads! First publisher to turn down Harry also sent @RGalbraith his rudest rejection. They don’t even want me in a beard.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 23, 2015
As many of us know, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was rejected many times – by 12 publishers, to be exact. Rowling is no stranger to rejection, but her success proves that perseverance can overcome all!
Have you been inspired to write because of J.K. Rowling? Have Rowling’s words helped you to keep trying to publish your own works? Comment below and tell us!