13. J.K. Rowling
Only a small percentage of writers are millionaires and only one is a billionaire — J.K. Rowling. If you’re not familiar with her work, you’ve probably been living under a rock for the last two decades. But, J.K. Rowling wasn’t always enjoying life the way she is now (you know, buying nice shoes and giving tons of money to charity). The author’s first marriage ended in divorce and she was left to care for her young daughter on her own.
J.K Rowling often battled depression and was on welfare while struggling to support herself and her daughter. One day, she decided to sit down and start writing, something that she had always wanted to do. She began writing what would eventually become the first of the Harry Potter books. Once it was completed, the book was rejected by numerous publishers but eventually the gifted writer hit the jackpot, literally. Her story is truly amazing and she serves as an inspiration to writers, women, mental illness sufferers and everyone else who just wants to succeed.
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