J.K. Rowling's Life and Harry Potter

Early Life and Inspiration

• J.K. Rowling was born in England in 1965.
• She developed a passion for reading and writing at a young age, writing her first story "Rabbit" at six years old.

Education and Early Career

• Rowling studied French at university.
• She worked as a secretary in London after completing her studies.

The Birth of Harry Potter

• The idea for Harry Potter came to her while on a train.
• She started writing the first Harry Potter book the very next day.

Move to Portugal and Writing Routine

• In 1992, Rowling moved to Portugal for three years.
• During this time, she wrote in the mornings and worked as an English teacher in the afternoons and evenings.
• She married a Portuguese TV journalist and had a daughter named Jessica.

Return to Britain and Success

• Rowling returned to Britain and lived in Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Although unemployed, she continued writing in cafes due to her small, cold flat.
• After five years, she completed the first Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".
• The book became a global bestseller, selling millions of copies worldwide, catapulting Rowling to fame and wealth.
• Despite her success, she still prefers writing in cafes.