How did Jeff Kinney became famous?

Answer 1

Jeff Kinney started his hobby as a cartoonist by creating a comic strip called Igdoof for his college's newsletter, The Diamondback.

In 2004, Jeff Kinney started posting a webcomic on FunBrain called Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which focuses on the life of Greg Heffley. He made 'entries' to this 'diary' until 2005. The online 'diary' was a success. As of 2007, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been viewed 20 million times. Many readers requested the diaries to be made into books. Kinney did so, and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are a bestseller worldwide

Answer 2

Jeff Kinney became famous through his book series "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," which he started as a webcomic before it was published into a book. The humor and relatable story of a middle schooler resonated with readers, leading to the series' immense popularity and making Kinney a well-known author.