You lose your individuality a huge amount when you have no money, and I certainly had that experience. J. K. Rowling amountexperiencehuge Change image and share on social
Every now and then I read a poem that does touch something in me, but I never turn to poetry for solace or pleasure in the way that I throw myself into prose. J. K. Rowling pleasurepoempoetry Change image and share on social
I was convinced that the only thing I wanted to do ever - was write novels. J. K. Rowling convincenovelthing Change image and share on social
Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain. J. K. Rowling braintrust Change image and share on social
The first story I finished was when I was six years old. J. K. Rowling finishstoryyear Change image and share on social
The most important thing is to read as much as you can, like I did. It will give you an understanding of what makes good writing and it will enlarge your vocabulary. J. K. Rowling enlargegivegood Change image and share on social
However my parents - both of whom came from impoverished backgrounds and neither of whom had been to college, took the view that my overactive imagination was an amusing quirk that would never pay a mortgage or secure a pension. J. K. Rowling amusebackgroundcollege share on social
I just write what I wanted to write. I write what amuses me. It's totally for myself. I never in my wildest dreams expected this popularity. J. K. Rowling amusedreamexpect Change image and share on social
I don't need to publish to make a living. J. K. Rowling livemakepublish Change image and share on social
Bigotry is probably the thing I detest most. J. K. Rowling bigotrydetestthing Change image and share on social
