Often, you have to fail as a writer before you write that bestselling novel or ground-breaking memoir. If you're failing as a… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I had an American journalist say to me, "Is it true you wrote the whole of the first novel on napkins?" I… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I was convinced that the only thing I wanted to do ever - was write novels. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I would never recommend my novel as a parenting guide. But we happen to live at a very hectic and hurried time,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Yes, it has made me happier. Finishing them has made me happier. Before I wrote the Potter books, I'd never finished a… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
If there is a connection between Harry Potter and my new novel, it's my interest in characters. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“I'll join you when Hell freezes over," said Neville. "Dumbledore's Army!" he shouted, and there was an answering cheer from the crowd, whom Voldemort's… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I just hate meetings. Though it's true that once you've made a lot of money, people around you might be full of ideas about… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
What's the worst that could happen? Everyone turned me down; big deal. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Talent and intelligence never yet inoculated anyone against the caprice of the fates. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I don't think there's any harm at all in allowing a kid to fantasize. In fact, I think to stop people from fantasizing is… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
The mind is not a book, to be opened at will and examined at leisure. Thoughts are not etched on the inside of skulls,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I'm not anti-middle-class in the slightest. Look at me! I am very pro people putting time and money and effort into trying to improve… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
