No
J.K Rowling did go to college, in fact she changed colleges. However, she did not get a Masters Degree, she got a Bachelors degree in French and Classics.
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J.K. Rowling earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and the Classics from the University of Exeter.
I do not think she has a college degree. She took some writing courses and worked as a reporter and newspaper columnist in Los Angeles before writing her books
A prospective author could go to any college. Degree plans might include one in literature, but it is not required. John Grisham was an attorney before he was published; J. K. Rowling was an English teacher. It is also possible to become an author without going to college; however, the experience and education you receive would be beneficial for many reasons: 1) Possible inspiration and subject matter for writing; 2) a chance to hone your writing skills with the guidance of experts in the field, 3) possible contacts to help get you published; 4) a college degree so you can get a good job and support yourself while you're writing and/or waiting to get published. In other words, a backup plan!
First of all, a degree is not necessary to success in many fields, including writing. There are plenty of examples of individuals who became wildly successful and made meaningful contributions without any college degree whatsoever
Writing Degree Zero was created in 1953.
Author J.K. Rowling attended school at the University of Exeter. She holds a Bachelors degree in Art and is known for her Harry Potter books.
A bachelor's degree is a college degree from which many specific programs of study fall.
For what? You do not need a degree to be a writer -- just start writing.
Alice Walker attended Spelman College and later transferred to Sarah Lawrence College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She went on to pursue graduate studies in African American literature but left before completing her degree to work on her writing.
There is no such thing as a degree in "writing", being able to write is a prerequisite of studying for any degree.