Home | Entertainment | Jk Rowling Reflects On Harry Potters Rise To Global Fame JK Rowling reflects on Harry Potter’s rise to global fame In a recent interview featured by Deadline, Rowling reflected on the remarkable journey from the release of her debut book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, in 1997 to the series' phenomenal success. By ANI Published Date - 19 August 2024, 12:10 PM Washington: Celebrated author JK Rowling has shared her recollections of the moment she realised that her creation, Harry Potter, had evolved into a global phenomenon. In a recent interview reported by Deadline, Rowling reflected on the astonishing journey from the publication of her first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, in 1997, to the series’ monumental success.
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“Then I got a record advance from America, and everything went crazy,” she recalled, according to Deadline. This award marked a turning point, propelling the Harry Potter series into unprecedented levels of fame and success. The journey to publication was fraught with challenges for Rowling, who spent seven years writing the first book.
“I kept losing hope and putting it away,” she admitted adding, “But that happened less and less as I worked on it. At a certain point it, or I, caught fire, and I stopped doubting.” She particularly remembered the joy of writing the first Quidditch match, describing it as a moment of elation where the words flowed effortlessly.
Rowling’s passion for writing began early in her life. She cites Busy, Busy World by Richard Scarry and Black Beauty by Anna Sewell as influential books from her youth. “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to be a writer,” she said, reflecting on her lifelong dedication to the craft.
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