What did Gary paulsen do before he became an author?

Answer 1

Well, Gary Paulsen frequently makes himself experience whatever his characters are going through. For instance in Hatchet, Brian ate a turtle egg. Gary also made himself eat a raw turtle egg, to help himself describe the experience. However, in his book Soldiers Heart, (about the civil war), he mainly researched the events within the book. He was also a professional dog racer, which he also used in his books.

Answer 2

Before becoming an author, Gary Paulsen worked as a trapper, construction worker, ranch hand, sailor, and teacher. These experiences provided him with material for his later books, which often feature outdoor survival and adventure themes.

Answer 3

He pooped

Answer 4

Because it told me