She wrote a book then had it published.
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J.K. Rowling became inspired to start writing the Harry Potter series while on a train journey in 1990. The idea for the story came fully formed into her mind, and she spent the next several years developing the world of Hogwarts and the characters who would inhabit it. Rowling's passion for storytelling and her love of literature also played a significant role in her decision to pursue writing as a career.